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Kuje Area Council

Building a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable community through effective leadership, innovation and quality service delivery.

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Created

1987

November

Population

400,000+

Estimated figure

Wards

Electoral wards

Land Mass

1800sq km

22.5% of the FCT

Major Markets

25+

Across the council

Chairman’s Welcome

A Renewed Commitment, A Greater Kuje

Building Today, Transforming Tomorrow

Welcome to the official website of Kuje Area Council, a digital platform created to bring our government closer to our people and make information, services, and opportunities more accessible to all. The Council is blessed with a vibrant and diverse people, rich cultural heritage, abundant agricultural resources, and tremendous potential for growth and investment. As the “Food Basket of the FCT,” our Council occupies a unique position in the development of Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory. Our administration is committed to building a responsive, inclusive, transparent, and people-centred Area Council.

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Together, let us continue to build a Kuje Area Council that works for everyone.

HON. DANJUMA SAMUEL SHEKWOLO

Executive Chairman, Kuje Area Council

People first

The needs, dignity, & wellbeing of our residents is at the heart of our governance

Sustainable Development

We support projects & initiatives that create lasting impact across Kuje.

Inclusive Governance

We believe every community & resident should have a voice

Prosperity for All

We are committed to creating opportunities that empower all to thrive.

Latest News & Updates

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News
KUJE AREA COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, HON. DANJUMA SAMUEL SHEKWOLO, INDUCTED AS FELLOW OF CIPAN
The Executive Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (CIPAN), in recognition of his contributions to public administration and leadership.
30 October 2026
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KUJE AREA COUNCIL CHAIRMAN CONGRATULATES NEW LEADERSHIP OF ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, ABUJA CHAPTER
27 October 2026
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KUJE CHAIRMAN TO SPONSOR WAEC, JAMB FEES FOR STUDENTS WHO EXCELLED AT AFRICAN INVENTORS COMPETITION
19 October 2026

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Kuje Area Council Flags Off Skills Acquisition Training to Empower Youths & Women
The Executive Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo, has officially flagged off the Kuje Area Council Skills Acquisition Training Programme, reaffirming his administration's commitment to tackling unemployment, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable economic empowerment across the Area Council.
September 18, 2026
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Hon. Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo Launches Executive Aides' Training, Honoured with Award of Excellence
The Executive Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo, has declared open a three-day capacity-building workshop for Executive Aides in Keffi Nasarawa state. The workshop, themed "Driving Excellence Through Capacity Building," is aimed at enhancing the skills and competence of Executive Aides to improve service delivery and promote good governance in the Council.
September 12, 2026