Walk to the main gate of the Presidential Villa or a designated public transport pick-up point just outside the high-security zone (ask security personnel for the nearest public stop).

Look for a shared taxi heading towards the CBD. These are typically painted green or yellow with FCT registration. Confirm the destination ('CBD' or 'Secretariat') before boarding. You might need to change taxis once if no direct one is available.

The taxi will typically follow Aso Villa Road, connecting to Ahmadu Bello Way or Shehu Shagari Way, passing landmarks like the National Assembly complex. It will drop passengers at various points within the CBD, such as near the Federal Secretariat, World Trade Centre, or Transcorp Hilton.

From your drop-off point in the CBD, you may need to walk a short distance or take another short shared taxi ('drop') to your final specific destination if it's not directly on the main road.