Maitama

Maitama
[[file:Abuja, Federal Capital Territory 3.jpg, |alt=]] From the top left; Top: The headquarters of the Nigerian Communications Commission and Ventures Park workspace hub Middle: Transcorp Hilton hotel and the Millennium Park Bottom: a view of a street in Maitama
Coordinates: 9°5′4.164″N 7°29′30.1344″E / 9.08449000°N 7.491704000°E / 9.08449000; 7.491704000
Country	Nigeria
Federal territory	Federal Capital Territory
Federal capital	Abuja
First settled	1715
Incorporated	1 October 1984
Government
• Body	Federal Capital Territory Administration

Maitama is a district in Phase 1 of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. The district hosts various foreign embassies, high commissions, and governmental buildings. It houses several of Abuja's most well known landmarks, such as the Millennium Park, Minister's Hill, the Unity Fountain, the IBB Golf Club, and the Transcorp Hilton.^[1] Maitama is home to the headquarters of the NCC, NCS, NUC, AMCON, NSIA, NIPC, NEPC, CAC, NYSC, RMRDC, NHRC, TETFUND, INEC, NEMA, TCN and other parastatals.

The district is situated to the north of Abuja, with the Wuse and Central Districts lying to its southwest and southeast respectively. Due to its rapid growth, the district is currently undergoing further extension as of 2023.^[2]