THE IGBO COMMUNITY IN JUKWOYI DAGBANA: FROM FCT ESTABLISHEMENT TO 2015

This study examines the history, settlement, and experiences of the Igbo community in Jukwoyi Dagbana from the period of the Federal Capital Territory’s establishment to 2015. The work looks at how the Igbo migrated to the area, the reasons for their movement, and how they adapted to their new environment. It also explores their economic activities such as trade, business, and real estate, showing how these shaped both their livelihood and the local economy.The research further discusses the political participation of the Igbo community, the challenges they faced in leadership and representation, and the effects of government policies on their identity and opportunities. Special attention is given to the relationship between the Igbo settlers and the indigenous Gbagyi people, highlighting areas of cooperation in trade and social life as well as tensions over land and political recognition.Using oral interviews, documentary sources, and historical analysis, the study reveals that while the Igbo community played a major role in the growth of Jukwoyi Dagbana, they also faced discrimination, identity struggles, and limits to political inclusion. The research concludes that the Igbo experience in Jukwoyi Dagbana reflects the wider challenges of inter-ethnic relations in Abuja—marked by both peaceful coexistence and competition for resources and recognition.