Eagle Square, Abuja Eagle Square, Abuja The Eagle Square is the main square in Abuja, the capital Nigeria. It is located in front of the Abuja International Conference Centre. Its name "Eagle Square" comes from the fact the square has an eagle shape. The square was constructed in 1999 to serve as the central area for seats of power in Nigeria. In January 2012, the Occupy Nigeria protest took place on the square. The Eagle Square is used for as the main venue for the Independence Day parade and the Swearing-in Ceremony of the President of Nigeria. Since its completion, it has also
Abuja the encompassing Federal Capital Territory. The Abuja Municipal Area Council is the local government responsible for administration of the city. Coucillorship and chairmanship elections are held regularly. The People's Democratic Party won the 2013 election, as it had in 2010. The FCT is headed by the FCT Minister, currently Malam Muhammad Bello, who is appointed by central government. The FCT Minister appoints members to the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) The FCT's ministers have been as follows: For ease and co-ordination of developmental efforts, the city was divided into ‘Phases’ by its planners, with the city’s development taking a concentric