Introduction
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria and there are many attractions to see. The National Museum, The National Ceremonial Centre, The National Library and The Nigeria National Assembly Complex are some places that you must visit when you come to Abuja.
The National Museum
The National Museum is located in Wuse II, and it’s open daily except Friday. The museum exhibits the art of Benin Kingdom and the Nigerian Civil War. It also has some artifacts from other parts of Africa as well as prehistoric fossils that date back millions of years.
If you’re looking for something fun to do while visiting Abuja, then this museum should be on your list!
The National Ceremonial Centre
The National Ceremonial Centre is a place where you can see Nigerian culture, history and tradition on display. It’s also home to the National Museum of Nigeria and has an interesting collection of artifacts from all over Africa.
The best way to get there is by taxi or bus. You’ll need about 20 minutes from Ikoyi Island or 10 minutes from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA).
If you want more things to do in Abuja after visiting this attraction, check out our guide on how to spend 48 hours in Abuja!
The National Library
The National Library is located on Abuja’s Aminu Kano Crescent, just a few blocks from the National Mosque. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. The library charges N250 ($0.50) per person for entrance, but you can get a yearly membership for N10,000 ($100).
The National Library has more than 100,000 books on its shelves as well as an extensive music collection with CDs and vinyl records by local artists such as Abolore Osinulu, who was born in Okemesi Village near Umuahia; Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti; rapper Da Grin of Sarkodie fame; singer Dr Victor Adibe who recorded under his own name or under the moniker Dr Veejay; saxophonist Victor Olaiya aka Dr Jazzman Oluyemi Olaiya (1922 – 2002); pianist/keyboardist Ayinde Barrister Akande who played with many musicians including King Sunny Ade & His International Brothers Band before becoming Nigeria’s first Minister Of Information during General Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime (1983-1993).
The Nigeria National Assembly Complex
If you’re in Abuja and want to see where Nigeria’s government meets, the National Assembly Complex is a must-visit. The complex was designed by Frederick Giesecke and completed in 1977, when it took over from the old colonial building as the seat of governance for Nigeria.
The building is made from concrete and glass with an elegant design that hints at tradition while showcasing modernity with its use of glass panels on both sides of its structure. It sits on a large plot at Federal Government Avenue, which connects with many other important buildings such as Palace Hill (the official residence of President Muhammadu Buhari) and State House (the official residence of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo).
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria and there are many attractions to see.
The National Museum, National Ceremonial Centre, National Library and Nigeria National Assembly Complex are all worth a visit.
Conclusion
Abuja is a great place to visit, and these are just some of the attractions you can see there. There are many other things to do and see in Abuja as well!
