Idu is an industrial neighbourhood in the Nigerian capital city of

Abuja Abuja (; , ) is the capital city of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, strategically situated at the geographic midpoint of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As the seat of the Federal G ...

. It is an up-and-coming district, as it sits in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) phase 4 region. The Idu Industrial District is a significant industrial area within Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. The district is known for its industrial layout and is a key area for industrial development in Abuja. Here's a more detailed look: Location and Size: Idu Industrial District is situated within the FCT phase 4 region of Abuja. It covers a large area, with the road network alone having a total length of 20,780 meters and a surface area of 795,585 square meters. Industrial Focus: The district is primarily designed for industrial activities, with various businesses and factories located within its boundaries. Future Development: There are plans to further develop the Idu Industrial District, including the conversion of the Idu Industrial Centre into a furniture and wood enterprise cluster. Infrastructure: The district is equipped with a road network and is planned to be an interchange station between the standard gauge railway and the Abuja light rail system. Economic Impact: The development of Idu Industrial District is expected to create jobs and boost the Nigerian economy. Challenges: While there are plans for development, some businesses within the district have expressed concerns about a lack of government support and incentives.

Transport

Idu will be the interchange station between the

standard gauge railway A standard-gauge railway is a railway with a track gauge of . The standard gauge is also called Stephenson gauge (after George Stephenson), international gauge, UIC gauge, uniform gauge, normal gauge in Europe, and SGR in East Africa. It is the ...

and the

Abuja light rail Abuja Rail Mass Transit (commonly known as Abuja Light Rail) is a regional rail transport system in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It was the first rapid transit system in Nigeria and the second such system in sub-saharan Africa (afte ...

system.

References

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