Independence Day Local Guides Connect

[Sagir]

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Let's meet, connect, contribute and celebrate.

I recently moved from the commercial hub Lagos to Abuja the seat of power.

To my surprise Abuja is not mapped as I was expecting. About 60% of Abuja is not mapped.

Let's take advantage of this year's independence Day celebration to map some part of Central Business District of FCT Abuja.

Date: October 1st 2022

Time: 930am to 12pm

Meeting point: Central Park Abuja

RSVP Link Here 

Dress smartly as we may walk around.

Also come with your fully charged phones and cameras for there are lots to add to maps...

See you...

[HassanZaib]

 @Sagir جشن آزادی مبارک ہو آپ کو 

[Sagir]

Thank you @HassanZaib

[Sagir]

Thank you @HassanZaib 

Well appreciated 

[HassanZaib]

@Sagir مہربانی جناب 

[Nuhuu]

Thanks for putting this up @Sagir, I hope to join you on this one.

A lot of places in Abuja remain unmapped, that's true. But i doubt if that "60% unmapped" data is true. I beg to differ, even from estimation.

Abuja is an urban city which a lot every new city dweller i have come across never find trouble locating roads, POIs, and getting suggestions with Google maps. However, we need more people to get edits and update information as changes happen often in recent times. 

[Nuhuu]

Also @Sagir, take note. There is going to be parade this Saturday to mark Independence Day (1st October). The Central Park is right close to the Eagle square where the parade takes place. The entire central area perimeter is usually blocked. The president alongside other presidents and dignitaries would be present..

I would like to suggest you move it evening time after the parade or so

[Sagir]

Hi @Nuhuu 

You are right Parade will take place at the Eagles square and access will restricted around the Central business district but it will not affect central park axis. More so most of the restriction is on vehicle movements. 

Thanks for your concern but the meet up will hold as scheduled.

[Ewaade_3A]

This is a good initiative.

I was surprised that many places are either poorly mapped or the map markers are wrongly placed when I visited too.

I think the indigenes don't  rely as much on Maps to get around unlike those of us who visit or who are newly relocated.

For some the places that are marked, there is no picture!

I did a lot when I visited that area.

I was surprised that; at the time even the Jabi Mall had no 360 imagery.

I wish you all the best @Sagir 

Now, where will you park when you attend this meetup @Nuhuu ?

[OSAMA_]

Have a good luck of mapping day @Sagir 

Respectfully