Block of Flats in Army Estate, Kubwa, Abuja

Kubwa is one of the major suburban districts in Abuja. It is mainly a residential area and is densely populated. It is about 25 minutes from the Central Business District of Abuja. It is on the right side of the Murtala Mohammed Express Way (from the city centre to Suleja). Kubwa has different parts including Kubwa FHA, Phase 2 (Phase 2 site and Phase 2 site 2), Phase 3, Army Quarters and Kubwa village. Kubwa village is where the indigenes where resettled.

There is one major road that runs through Kubwa that is Gado Nasco road. Most commercial buildings in the area are located along Gado Nasco road. Major places in Kubwa include: 1st Gate – the first major entrance to Kubwa when coming from the city centre, 2nd Gate – the second major entrance to Kubwa when coming from the city centre, Mr Biggs, Chicken Republic, RCCG Kingdom Life Parish (Redeem Church), St Leo Catholic Church, Diamond Bank Office, Oceanic Bank Office, Zenith Bank Office, NYSC Orientation Camp, Kubwa Market.