Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, comprises several local government areas that form its administrative structure. Each local government area has its unique identity and postal code, facilitating efficient mail delivery and location-based services. In this article, we present a comprehensive list of local government in Abuja and their postal codes.
List Of Local Government In Abuja And Their Postal Codes – (Abuja Municipal Area Council)
Central business district, Abuja Postcode — 900211
All the areas within Central business district in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) uses 900211.
Asokoro, Abuja postal code — 900231
Asokoro district is located in the capital city of Nigeria. It contains several streets and locations which all make use of 900231 as their postal code.
Maitama, Abuja Postal code — 900271
- Amsterdam Street
- Akore Crescent
- Asa Street
- Aguyi Ironsi Street
- Amsterdem Street
- Alvan Ikoko Way
- Amazon Street
- Barawa Street
- Batanji Crescent
- Cuito Street
- Challawa Crescent
- Komoe Crescent
- Limropo Street
- Lake Chad Crescent
- Madeira Street
- Ngadda Crescent
- Nue Street
- Ona Crescent
- Ofiki Street
- Ontario Crescent
- Onega Street
- Onwul Crescent
- Osse Street
- Orange Crescent
- Punji Crescent
- Rudolf Street
- Rio Gardia Street
- Sambreiro Crescent
- Tana Street
- Taraba Crescent
- Volta Crescent
- Usuma Street
- Wuye Crescent
- Yapa Street
- Zaire Crescent
- Zambezi Crescent
- Zamfara Crescent
- Danube Street
- Dep. Street
- Erie Crescent
- Euphrates Street
- Gana Street
- Ganges Street
- Ibrahim Babangida Way
- Inner Northern Express Way
- Katsina Ala Crescent
- Kunene Crescent
- Lena Crescent
- Mississippi Street
- Murtala Mohd Way (N)
- Nile Street
- Nnamdi Azikwe Way
- Orinaco Crescent
- North Transit Way
- Osun Street
- Panama Street
- Rhine Street
- Rima Street
- Ruwana Street
- Sangha Street
- Shasha Crescent
- Shehu Shagari Way (N)
- Shehu Yaradua Way
- Tanganyika Street
- Tennesse Crescent
- Tubo Crescent
- Uruguay Street
- Vaal Street
- Vananern Crescent
- Vattern Street
- Volga Street
Nyanya, Abuja Postal code — 900103
- Angawa Bawa
- Gbagarape
- Kugbo
- Nyanya Site-Area A-F
- Nyanya Village/Gwandara
- Nyanya Village/Gwari
Garki, Abuja Postal code
Garki, located in Abuja, is one of the prominent districts in the city and serves as the central business area.
Here are the areas in Garki and their postal codes:
- Area 1 — 900241: All the strets and locations within area 1 make use of 900241.
- Area 2 — 900242: All the locations and streets in Area 2, Garki make use of 900242.
- Area 3 — 900243: All the locations and streets in Area 3, Garki make use of 900243.
- Area 7 — 900244: All the locations and streets in Area 7, Garki make use of 900244.
- Area 8 — 900245: All the locations and streets in Area 8, Garki make use of 900245.
- Area 10 — 900246: All the locations and streets in Area 10, Garki make use of 900246 as their postal code.
- Area 11 — 900247: All the locations and streets in Area 11, Garki make use of 900247.
- Garki rural areas — 900104: All the rural Areas in Garki make use of 900104 as their postal code. Those Rural areas include Abacha Barracks, Apo, Damagaza, Dantata, Durumi I, Durumi II, Durumi III, Dutse, Garki Village, Gudu, Guzape, Kobi, Kurumduma, NEPA Village, and Wumba.
Gwarimpa, Abuja Postal code — 900108
Streets and locations within Gwarimpa make use of 900108 as their postal code. The streets and locations within Gwarimpa include:
- Gwarinpa Life Camp
- Gwarinpa Village
- Gwarinpa Federal Housing
- Kado Federal Housing
- Kado Village
- Katampe
- Kuchigoro
- Mabushi
- Utako
Karu, Abuja Postal code — 900110
The areas and locations within Karu, Abuja, utilize the postal code 900110. These areas include:
- Jikwoyi
- Karu Site
- Karu Village
Three Arms Zone, Abuja Postal code — 900211
Three Arms Zone, located within Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), encompasses several locations that share the same postal code, 900211. This area is home to various important institutions, including government offices and diplomatic missions. The streets within Three Arms Zone include:
- Alvan Ikoku Way
- Asokoro Avenue
- Inner Northern Express Way
- Maitama Avenue
- Mississippi Street
- Southern-Northern Express Way
- Murtala Mohammed Express Way (N)
- Shehu Shagari Way (S)
- Tigris Crescent
- Thames Street
- Yedsebam Street
- Zambezi Crescent
Wuse, Abuja Postal code:
Wuse is a district within AMAC, and it is sub-divided into several zones which include Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7 and Wuse 2. All of those zones contain streets that make use of different postal codes.
Here are the zones in Wuse and their postcode:
- Wuse Zone 1 — 900281: All the streets and locations within Zone 1, Wuse make use of 900281.
- Wuse Zone 2 — 900282: All of the locations within Zone 2, Wuse make use of 900282.
- Wuse Zone 3 — 900283: Every street located in Wuse, Zone 3 make use of 900283 as their postal code.
- Wuse Zone 4 — 900284: All the locations within Zone 4, Wuse make use of 900284.
- Wuse Zone 5 — 900285: All the streets within Zone 5, Wuse make use of 900285.
- Wuse Zone 6 — 900286: All the streets within Zone 6, Wuse make use of 900286 as their postal code.
- Wuse Zone 7 — 900287:
- Wuse II — 900299:
Gui, Abuja postal code — 900105
All the locations within Gui make use of 900105 as their postal code. Those locations inlcude: Airport, Barowa, Damakuba, Dandi, Dayisa, Dodo, Gbenduniya, Gbessa, Gora, Gosa, Gud Pasali, Gui, Gwako, Iddo Maaji, Iddo Pada, Iddo Sabo, Iddo Sarki, Iddo Tudunwada, Koloke, Makana, Makanima, Nuwalogye, Sauka, Takilogo, Toge, Tunga Kwaso, Tungan Jika, Tungan Wakili Isa, and Zamani.
Gwagwa, Abuja postal code — 900106
All the streets and locations within Gwagwa make use of 900106 as their postal code. Those locations include: Bagusa, Dei-dei, Filin Dabo, Filin Dabo I, Filin Dabo II, Gwagwa, Kaba, Kagini, Karsana I, Karsana II, Karsana III, Saburi I, Saburi II, Tasha, and Zaudna.
Kabusa, Abuja postal code — 900107
All the streets and locations within Kabusa make use of 900107 as their postal code. Streets within Kabusa include: Aleyita, Burum, Dogori Gada, Galadimawa, Kabusa, Ketti, Lekugoma, Lugbe, Piwoyi, Pykasa, Sabon Lugbe, Sheretti, Takushara, Wani, Zhidu, and Zidna.
13. Orozo, Abuja postal code — 900109
All the locations within Orozo make use of 900109 as their postal / zip code. Locations within Orozo include: Ajata, Angwan Sako, Anka, Badna, Chori Bisa, Gidan Ajiya, Gidan Mangoro, Gugugu, Kpepegyi, Kurudu, Kurudu Gwandara, Kwoi, Madalla, Munapeyi Kasa, Munapeyi Sama, Orozo I, Orozo II, Sabon Gari, and Wowo.
POSTAL CODE FOR THE OTHER 5 AREA COUNCILS IN ABUJA
Abaji postal code — 950101 and 950102
Abaji is an Area Council found in the Federal Capital Teritory (FCT) Abuja, and is made up of two districts that both use different postal codes.
- Abaji district — 950101: All the streets, towns, and villages within Abaji make use of 950101.
- Yaba district — 950102: All the streets, towns and villages located in Yaba use 950102.
Bwari postal code — 901101
Bwari is an Area Council in the federal capital territory (FCT) that contains several districts that all make use of 901101.
Gwagwalada postal code — 902101
All the streets, districts, towns and sub-districts within Gwagwalada make use of 902101.
Kuje postal code — 903101 and 903102
Kuje contains 2 districts that both use different postal codes. Those districts include Kuje and Rubbochi.
- Kuje district — 903101: All the areas within Kuje district make use of 903101.
- Rubbochi district — 903102: All the locations within Rubbochi district make use of 903102.
Kwali Postal code
Kwali contains 9 districts that all make use of different postal code. Those districts include Ashara, Dafa, Gumbo, Kilankwa, Kwali, Pai, Wako, Yangoji, and Yebu.
- Ashara — 904108: Every location within Ashara use 904108.
- Dafa — 904102: All the areas within Dafa use 904102.
- Gumbo — 904107: All locations in Gumbo use 904107.
- Kilankwa — 904104: All areas situated in Kilankwa use 904104.
- Kwali — 904105: All the streets Kwali use 904105.
- Pai — 904101: Every stree in Pai make use of 904101.
- Wako — 904109: The whole streets in Wako make use of 904109.
- Yangoji — 904103: Every street located in Yangoji use 904103.
- Yebu — 904106: Every area in Yebu make use of 904106.
Abuja Postal Locations
Post Office | Address | City | LGA |
NASS | National Assembly Complex, Abuja | Nat. Assem | Abuja Municipal |
Old Sect. | Old Sect. Complex, Area 1, Garki | Old Sect. & Enviros | Abuja Municipal |
Jikwoyi | Jikwoyi Market, Opp. Police Station, Jikwoyi. | Jikwoyi | Abuja Municipal |
Mogadishu | Mogadishu Barracks, Abuja | Mogadishu Barracks | Abuja Municipal |
Wuse H O | Maputo Street, Zone 3, wuse | Wuse | Abuja Municipal |
Bwari | Hospital Road, Bwari | Bwari | Bwari |
Kubwa | Opp. Gen. Hospital Road, Phase IV | Kubwa | Bwari |
Dei Dei | Iron Sect., Building Materials | Dei Dei | Bwari |
Law School | Nigerian Law School, Bwari. | Law School & Enviros | Bwari |
Glada | No. 1 Secretariat Road, G/gwalada | Gwagwalada | Gwagwalada |
Suleja | Minna Road, Opp. Stadium, Kwamba | Suleja | Suleja |
Kuje | Secretariat Road, Kuje | Kuje | Kuje |
Kwali | Opp. Pilot Primary school, Kwali | Kwali | Kwali |
Abaji | Adj. Abaji L/Govt. Sec., Abaji | Abaji | Abaji |
Toto | Toto Near Abaji | Toto | Abaji |
UNIAbuja | University of Abuja, Gwagwalada | Univ. Community | Gwagwalada |
Garki H O | No. 3 Akure St. Area 10 Opp. AMAC | Garki | Abuja Municipal |
Nyanya | Market Raod, Nyanya | Nyanya | Abuja Municipal |
ADCPA | Sokoto Street, Area 1, Garki | Area 1& 2 | Abuja Municipal |
Karu | No.13 Peshe Road, Old Karu | Karu | Abuja Municipal |
Fed.Sect. | Blk. C Bullet House, Fed. Sect. Complex. | Fed. Sec. & Enviros | Abuja Municipal |
Nipost Corp. Hdqrts | 1279 Muh’d Buhari way, Area 11 | Area 11 | Abuja Municipal |
Mambila Bar | Mambila Barracks, Abuja | Mamblia Barracks | Abuja Municipal |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the six LGA in Abuja?
Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is divided into six Local Government Areas (LGAs). These LGAs are as follows:
1. Abaji
2. Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)
3. Bwari
4. Gwagwalada
5. Kuje
6. Kwali
What areas are under AMAC in Abuja?
These are the areas under AMAC, City Center, Wuse, Garki, Gwagwa, Nyanya, Karu, Wuse, Karshi, Kabusa, Jiwa, Orozo, Gwarinpa, and Gui.
How many LGA does FCT have?
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria has six Local Government Areas (LGAs). These LGAs are Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali. Each LGA within the FCT has its own administrative structure and responsibilities for governing the local areas within their jurisdiction.
Which areas are under Bwari?
Bwari Area Council has the following towns/villages, with the Postcode 901101: Apugye , Barago , Baran Rafi , Barangoni , Barapa , Bazango Bwari , Bunko , Byazhi , Chikale , Dankoru , Dauda , Donabayi , Duba , Dutse Alhaji , Gaba , Galuwyi , Gidan Babachi , Gidan Baushe , Gidan Pawa
Which LGA is Maitama?
Maitama is in the Abuja Municipal Area Council. AMAC, as it is also called, is one of the local government areas in Abuja, the best in Nigeria and also the richest in terms of generating revenue.
References
- https://www.zipcode.com.ng/2021/08/abuja-fct-postal-code.html
- https://nigeriapostalcodes.com/fct-abuja-post-codes-zip-codes.html