The fact that Abuja is the capital of Nigeria and seat of government is no longer news. What is new however is the discovery of areas within the FCT known for promoting illicit sex despite attempts by past ministers to discourage this trend.
The reason for this is not far fetched, owning to the growth of motels and brothels within the city. Located in the city center, this area connects the rest of Abuja to strategic places such Shehu Musa Yar'Adua centre, shoprite, arts and culture village amongst others. One would hardly notice a sign of the activities that go on in this place but at night, its a red-light district.
The presence of a motel just before the Zone 4 bridge has made it almost impossible for the past administrations to stop this meance as it has become home to ladies of easy virtue. Kubwa is the fastest growing satellite town in the FCT, this is because it is home to most civil servants and low income earners who cannot afford the luxury of having a house in the city centre.
The choice of this place by most residents asides the relatively cheap cost of houses, is due to its proximity to the city centre, security and livability of social amenities like good motor-able roads, potable water, relatively constant electricity and a functional government health facility.
In addition to the already existing hotels, trending in this part of Abuja is the conversion of houses meant for residential purposes to hotels. There is presently no street in kubwa without two or more hotels. Also, the presence beer palours, lounges have greatly encouraged the business of commercial sex. One of such lounge is Movida. At night, semi-naked girls, and few older women in this area would beckon young men with different form of body language and gestures.
