The Architecture of Capital Cities: Lessons Abuja Must Export to Emerging Megacities
Five decades after Kenzo Tange's masterplan, Abuja's green belts and ceremonial axes offer blueprint solutions for urban resilience across the Global South.
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Senior Political Editor
Thu, 27 Aug 2026• 1 min read
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- Five decades after Kenzo Tange's masterplan, Abuja's green belts and ceremonial axes offer blueprint solutions for urban resilience across the Global South.
- Key policy implications affect municipal infrastructure, budget allocations, and FCT residents.
- Newsroom correspondents continue to track official responses from ministries and regulatory agencies.
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When Kenzo Tange drafted the Abuja Master Plan in 1979, the vision was not merely administrative—it was ecological and civic.
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