GRA, “Government Residential Area” is a suburb in the city of Enugu, it is located in Enugu north local government area of Enugu state. GRA is the center of activity as it is strategically located in the center of the city and houses, the state secretariat, three out of the four major radio stations in the state as well as most hangout spots and banks in the city including the central Bank..
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GRA Enugu is connected by two major roads and lots of connecting and internal roads. The Enugu Abakaliki road and Enugu Onitsha express road are the two major road connecting GRA to other part of the city and outside the state. You can drive round GRA with either a cab drop or a tricycle, although there are buses that drives through GRA on their way to other part of the city but can only drop you at a bus stop along the road.
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Some of the major Places in GRA include:
- Abakaliki Road
- Garden Avenue
- Okpala Avenue
- Aria
- Ekulu Hill
- Savage Crescent
- Forest Crescent
- Hospital Avenue
- Event Avenue
- Lugard Avenue
- Park Avenue
- Ekulu Avenue
- Atlantic Avenue
- Temple Avenue
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For relaxation and hangout, There are parks and garden where both family and friends can gather for any form of activity like relaxation or recreational activities, these places include:
- Polo park Mall
- New Berries Park
- Brifina Garden
- Magic Garden
- Enugu Sports Club
- Enugu State Golf Club.
For lodging, there are a number of hotel in GRA were visitor can lodge and feel at home. Some of these hotels include:
- Victoria Garden
- Grace Cut Hotel
- City Light Villa
- Golf Le Meridiem
- Bourgeon Hills Hotel
- Golden Garden Suites
- De Angelo Hotel
- The castle resorts
- Medway Luxury hotels And Suites
- Silicon Valley Resort
- Aegeyi Grande Express among others.
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As long as you are in GRA you don’t have to worry about food because not only are the foods within your reach, they are also affordable. Aside the street food vendors who mostly sell local dishes, here are some of the restaurants you can go and enjoy both local and continental dishes.
- Mama Onyinye restaurant
- Celebrities
- Kilimanjaro Restaurant
- Dolphin Restaurant
- Full Time Restaurant
- Golden Bowl Nigeria among others.
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If you ever choose to stay in Enugu,
GRA is one of the places in coal city that would make you feel at home with a social life that is so exciting. Enugu has been argued to be one the most beautifully planned cities in Nigeria but GRA is arguable the most serene, the most secure, the most beautiful and the most planned part of Enugu.
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