Abuja National Mosque and the economics of idle land

An opinion piece questions whether the vast land surrounding the Abuja National Mosque is being optimally utilised for economic purposes. The author, an economist, notes that the mosque is a major landmark and spiritual home for many, but the surrounding land is extremely valuable in Abuja's real estate market. The piece raises the question of whether the economic asset could be better developed without disturbing the religious function of the mosque. It does not provide specific proposals but invites reflection on the balance between religious and economic uses of land.

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