President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to unveil the ₦2.4 trillion Abuja City Walk project, described as the largest entertainment venue in Nigeria, a development that has generated widespread reactions across social media.
The planned unveiling was announced by Dada Olusegun, the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, in a post shared on his official X account on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. According to him, the President will officially launch the project on Thursday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Olusegun disclosed that the Abuja City Walk project will feature about 12,000 square metres of exhibition and performance spaces, as well as hospitality facilities and luxury buildings. He described it as a landmark development expected to strengthen Nigeria's entertainment, tourism, and commercial sectors.
In his post, he wrote: "Nigeria's largest entertainment venue. 12,000 square metres of exhibition and performance spaces. President Tinubu will, on Thursday, unveil the ₦2.4tn Abuja City Walk project."
Here are the pictures that Dada Olusegun shared on his official X handle;
The announcement quickly attracted significant attention online, with many Nigerians expressing varying opinions about the project. Some social media users praised the initiative, saying it could boost tourism, create employment opportunities, attract local and foreign investors, and position Abuja as a major destination for entertainment and international events.
Others, however, questioned the scale and cost of the investment, arguing that the government should prioritise addressing economic challenges, including inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and the rising cost of living. Several users called for greater transparency regarding the project's funding and expected economic benefits.
The mixed reactions underscore the public interest surrounding major infrastructure projects and the differing views on the government's development priorities. The official unveiling is expected to provide more details about the scope, implementation, and anticipated impact of the Abuja City Walk project.
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