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Episode 89 – The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja 🏛️🌍 | Sections 297–304 — The Heart of the Nation

Abuja — Nigeria’s centre of unity — isn’t just the nation’s capital; it’s a Constitutionally created territory with unique legal and administrative status. The 1999 Constitution dedicates Sections 297 to 304 to define how the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is governed, administered, and represented.

In Episode 89 of Street Constitution, we explore how these sections shape the identity and governance of Abuja — the Federal Capital Territory — often called the “37th State” of Nigeria.

🎯 You’ll learn:
✅ That the Federal Capital Territory belongs to the Federation and is administered by the Federal Government
✅ The role of the President of Nigeria as the Chief Executive of the FCT, acting through a Minister of the Federal Capital Territory
✅ The establishment of a system of governance for the FCT similar to that of a State Government
✅ That laws made by the National Assembly apply to the FCT as if it were a State House of Assembly
✅ The judicial structure of the FCT, including the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory
✅ How the Constitution guarantees equality and representation for residents of the FCT, including a Senator and members of the House of Representatives

⚖️ These sections ensure that Abuja, as the seat of the Federal Government, remains neutral ground for all Nigerians — symbolising unity, peace, and national identity.

📢 The Federal Capital Territory stands as a living emblem of Nigeria’s federal character — managed directly by the centre, yet belonging to every citizen, from Sokoto to Calabar, from Maiduguri to Lagos.

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