Jikwoyi Explained
Jikwoyi is a densely populated satellite town located in Abuja Municipal Areal Council (AMAC). Its geographical coordinates are 8.9887° North, 7.5601° East. Jikwoyi is bordered by Karu – a major satellite city and Kpeyegi – a developing suburb in AMAC. Situated to the North East of Abuja, its native inhabitants are Gbagyi. Jikwoyi is one kilometer drive from Karu, 4 km to Nyanya and 10 km to Abuja city centre. Its medium to heavy traffic moves towards the city centre in the morning peak hours and back to Jikwoyi in evening rush hours.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Institutions and social amenities
Jikwoyi hosts some federal government offices which include a High Court of Justice and other lower courts. It has a Divisional Police Office and outpost offices of other security agencies.
Health care facilities
- Primary Health Care clinic (public)
- Sisters of Nativity Hospital located at Jikwoyi Phase I (private owned by a Catholic institution)
Schools
Notes and References
- Web site: Jikwoyi (N22-W256) . 20 May 2024 . Lifewater Nigeria . en-US.
- News: Asadu . Chinedu . 2 November 2017 . The Abuja you probably never knew exists . 20 May 2024 . The Cable.
- Web site: Karu, Nigeria – International Cities of Peace . 20 May 2024 . en-US.
- Web site: 26 February 2021 . 54 shanties demolished in Karu over land use, COVID-19 violations - Daily Trust . 20 May 2024 . Daily Trust . en-US.
- Web site: 28 July 2017 . 66 students of Cherryfield College pass UTME - Daily Trust . 20 May 2024 . Daily Trust . en-US.
