Eagle Square | |
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| Public square | |
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| Area | 11 hectares (27 acres)[1] |
| Owner | Federal Capital Territory |
| Location | Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. |
Eagle Square is the main square in Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is located between the Head of Service and the Federal Secretariat buildings in the Central Business District of Abuja.[2] It is located where the Central Park was proposed and has an adjoining National Arcade jutting into The Three Arms Zone through the Democracy Avenue, overlooking the National Assembly Complex and the Aso Rock[3] The square was constructed in 1999 to serve as the central area for seats of power in Nigeria.[4]
- ^ "The square is constructed on a land measuring approximately 5 hectares made up of seating, parade (3Ha) and parking (2Ha) areas. The square has a total seating capacity of 50,106 comprising". Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "It is noteworthy to know that the name 'Eagle Square' is derived from the eagle shape in front of the square which can be seen clearly from an aerial view". Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=d526effbf88bdefa3f1e7c1c1410b0aea0f3b53b.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "It was constructed in 1999 to serve as the platform for the official take-off of the Fourth Republic of the Federation of Nigeria. It is a perfect venue for hosting any kind of event whether it is related to some business world or any cultural fest". Retrieved 30 March 2018.