By Alexis Uchendu
As rents soar in Abuja, many residents face financial strain, forcing some to relocate, downsize, or share accommodation to survive.
With inflation rising and incomes stagnant, housing costs have become unbearable.
Amaka Okafor, a civil servant, had to leave her Gwarimpa apartment and move back to her hometown.
“Staying in Abuja has become unsustainable,” she lamented.
Others, like Ahmed Bello, a private-sector worker, are choosing shared living arrangements.
“It’s not ideal, but better than being homeless,” he said.
Even landlords are feeling the pinch. A Wuse property owner admitted to negotiating rent reductions to retain tenants.
Abuja’s housing market crisis has reached a breaking point, with no clear relief in sight.
Analysts urge government intervention and affordable housing initiatives, warning that without action, more residents may be forced out of Nigeria’s capital.
