FEC approves new city for Nigeria’s centenary (100 years) celebration in 2014

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a proposal for a new city for the celebration of the country’s 100 year anniversary in 2014.

According to the Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, the new city will serve as a memorial for the future generation of Nigerians.

He said the new city which will be located near Abuja will have modern features including a conference centre that will be the first of its kind in Africa that can host all global events within Nigeria.

The new city is a recommendation by a committee headed by the secretary to the government of the federation.

He said the celebration of the centenary is significant to Nigeria as a country. ChannelsTV