Most Corp members who have been posted to serve in Abuja are usually in search of the best PPAs to execute their primary assignments there. When I talk of the best PPAs, I mean the ones that at least offer accommodation, give stipends, treat corporate members well, or have a good work environment.
If you are one of those PCMs who have been posted to Abuja but are still struggling to find a good PPA there, then don’t worry, this article has you covered. This is because in today’s article, I will be sharing with you the best places for primary assignments in Abuja.
These are sure PPAs that have received positive reviews from ex-corp members and corp members who are presently serving there. All you have to do is go through all of them one by one and select the one of your choice. And by the end of this article, you shouldn’t have any problem locating one for yourself again.
But before we proceed, I would love to tell you a little about Abuja, as it will really help you as a corps member who has been posted to serve there.
Abuja is known to be one of the best cities in Nigeria in terms of good roads, job opportunities, and safety. It is known as the capital city of the federal republic of Nigeria and is known to be located in the middle part of Nigeria. According to research, Abuja was created during the year 1976 and was later made the capital city of Nigeria officially on the 12th of December, 1991.
Unlike other places such as Lagos, Abuja isn’t known to be overpopulated. According to research, Abuja (Federal Capital Territory, FCT) isn’t known for having local government areas like other states; however, the city is being divided into 6 (six) councils. These councils function similarly to Local Government Areas (LGAs).
These councils include:
Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji. Across these councils, there are many beautiful landmarks of which Corp members can visit and explore. Such beautiful sites include the Millennium Park, Aso Rock, and the Jabi Lake, amongst others.
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👉 Join NowThe people of Abuja are typically known to be friendly and accommodating, especially to Corp members. It is usually a busy state, as the majority of the indigenes are known for working in offices or doing their own personal businesses as a means of survival. Although Abuja might be known as an expensive state to execute one’s primary assignment in, serving in Abuja is really worth it.
Best PPAs In Abuja
With all said and done, let’s proceed into listing the best places to serve in Abuja as a corps member.
- Federal Ministry of Police Affairs—Abuja
First on the list of the best places to serve in Abuja as a corp member is the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, located at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 3, Shehu Shagari, Maitama, Abuja. This particular PPA is known for providing some form of stipend to corps members, good internet connection, and electricity coupled with a good work environment. And the best part is, they offer Corp members a good place as an accommodation.
- Nexus one limited—Abuja
Another PPA on the list of the best places to execute your primary assignment in Abuja is the Nexus One Limited. This particular place of primary assignment is located at Suite C1, TUG Centre, Aminu Kano Cres, opposite Banex Plaza, Wuse 2, Abuja. Corp members serving here are usually being provided a form of stipend to aid them through their service year. It also has a good electricity system for Corp members posted here.
- Customs office headquarters—Abuja
One of the most sought-out places to serve for Corp members in Abuja is the Customer Office headquarters. This particular PPA usually tends to give exposure to Corp members. They are known for providing a form of accommodation and a stipend, coupled with an easy work atmosphere.
- National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) – Abuja
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), which is located along the Idu Industrial Layout, Idogwari, in Abuja, is also a very good place to execute your service year as a corps member.
In as much as this particular PPA doesn’t provide a form of accommodation, they make it up by providing a good amount of stipend to corp members, coupled with great work opportunities during and after your service year. This particular PPA has been rated 10/10 by Corp members.
- Universal Basic Education Commission—Abuja
From the feedback we’ve gotten from most Corp members, this PPA is a wonderful place to serve. They tend to offer Corp members some actual amount of stipend of ₦35,000 (at least) to assist them during their service year. It also exposes Corp members to new opportunities during and after their service year. This particular PPA is located at Zone 4, 7 Gwani St, Wuse, in Abuja.
- North East Development Commission (NEDC) – Abuja
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) is known to be in charge of managing funds allocated by the federal government. This wonderful PPA is known for providing stipends for corp members. The actual location of this PPA is along the 6th Ogun River, off Danube, in Abuja.
- Coca-Cola Company—Abuja
The Coca-Cola Company is one of the most recognizable and popular companies in Nigeria. This particular company is known for accepting corporate members. From the feedback from corporate members, this PPA is known for providing accommodation, and the best part is, they tend to pay corporate members an amount of ₦25,000 (at least). This particular PPA is located at Idu Industrial District, in Abuja.
- Precious Healthcare Ltd (HMO) – Abuja
The Precious Healthcare Ltd. is known to be a top-notch Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in Nigeria. We have gathered some information from Corp members serving here, and it is known to pay Corp members an amount of ₦25,000 (at least).
- Premium Poultry Farms Limited—Abuja
The premium Poultry Farms Limited is known to be one of Nigeria’s largest egg producers, and this PPA is located in Abuja, precisely at No. 19 Panama Street, Maitama. This is a wonderful place to serve, as they tend to provide some form of stipend to aid corps members.
These are the PPAs in Abuja currently that are considered the best. Now some of you might ask, “Is there anything extra needed to be done to secure a place in any of the PPAs listed?” Well, the answer to the question is ‘yes’.
Most firms in Abuja usually tend to conduct some form of interview before employing corp members. This means knowing the best PPA within Abuja doesn’t guarantee a job.
However, we drafted some basic tips that can assist you secure a place to serve in Abuja, despite the high level of competition. They include;
- Meet with your zonal officer and politely request posting assistance.
- Do some background research on the company or institution of your choice.
- Endeavor to dress neatly as a corp member while visiting the firm.
- When given an appointment, make sure to go as early as possible, as this shows some form of seriousness and readiness. Be confident and polite.
- Go with all your necessary documents, such as your call-up letter, passport picture, CV, and NYSC ID card.
- Endeavor to express genuine interest in working with the firm or institution.
- Follow up if necessary. By adhering to these rules, your chances of securing a good PPA of your choice in Abuja are very high.
To wrap it up, please endeavor to visit the PPA of your choice personally to inspect it before signing your acceptance letter. Thank you for reading this article.