Kuje

Kuje is a town in the southern part of the Abuja FCT, about 45 km from the city centre. It is the headquarters of the Kuje Area Council and an agricultural centre known for its vegetable and grain farming. Kuje is also home to the Kuje Correctional Centre (a federal prison) and the growing Kuje Central Market. The area retains a semi-rural character with scattered villages and farmlands.

About 1 hour from central Abuja via the A2 highway south. Shared taxis from Abuja serve Kuje.

Keke NAPEP tricycles are the main local transport. Walking is practical in the town centre.

Kuje Central Market is the main commercial hub. The surrounding countryside offers rural FCT scenery with rolling hills and farmlands.

Visit the Kuje Market on market day. Explore the rural villages and farms around Kuje.

Local bukkas serve Tuwo Shinkafa, Miyan Kuka, and grilled meat. Fresh vegetables from the market can be prepared at guesthouses.

Small kiosks sell soft drinks and bottled water. Palm wine is available from local producers.

Basic guesthouses are available. Most visitors stay in Abuja and day-trip to Kuje.

Kuje Central Market sells fresh produce, grains, and livestock at low prices.

• Abuja city centre (1 hr) — the capital
• Abaji (1 hr south) — Niger River town
• Gwagwalada (30 mins north) — largest FCT satellite town