70 Exciting Tourist Destinations in Nigeria

The Iron of Liberty: Lokoja, because of its location near the banks of River Niger, was an important centre for slave trade during the era of slavery in Nigeria.

Also because if its strategic location, Lokoja aroused a great deal of interest in the European explorers and missionaries in the early 19th century, and it soon became a commercial post for European merchants and missionaries.

Hence, when the British Government started to wage war against slave trade, Lokoja became a collection centre for slaves seized from slave merchants to be consequently set free.

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The spot where such slaves were freed was marked with a piece of iron pole now referred to as the "Iron of Liberty". This crusade was championed by the late Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther.

Confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue:
River Niger remained a marvel to the Europeans until John and Richard Landers passed through the Confluence on October 25th 1830, completing the journey that Mungo Park had started. Rivers Niger and Benue are two largest rivers in West Africa.

The two rivers meet at Lokoja forming a Y-shaped structure and draining Southwards into the Ocean. While River Niger is brownish in Colour, River Benue is light green in colour.

Fishing is carried on extensively on the Rivers. The Inland Water Ways Divisions of the Federal Ministry of Transport also runs ferry and boat services on the River.

Owu Waterfalls:
The Owu Waterfall is at Owa Kajola, lfelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. It is about 120m above water level. The surrounding is evergreen while the waters are ice cold.

Pategi Beach:
Pategi Kwara State is located along River Niger and enjoys a bounteous stretch of sandy beach currently used by local fishermen. The Regatta pavilion is constructed on the beach and, together with the recently constructed regatta complex, Pategi beach has potentials for great holiday resorts.

Maiyegun Beach:
The beach is within the Maiyegun Tourism Zone of Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Beach is popular for relaxation spree. The beach hosts the popular Lekki Sunsplash Musical Concert.

A project to develop about 9000 square hectares of land around the beach when completed will transform the beach into a modern resort of international standard.

The Ancient Town of Badagry:
Agia tree: The site of the fallen tree at Market street, Badagry was the spot where Christian was first preached under the tree in 1842. First storey building was founded in Marina Badagry the first one storey building in Nigeria was built in 1845 by Rev. Henry Townsend

Slave Trade Relics:
Relics of the slave trade comprising shackles, locks are in the custody of the Mobee family at Marina Badagry.

Verekete Shrine:
A shrine in Badagry where Richard Landerwas tried before a priest for alleged espionage charges. He survived after drinking concoction as proof of his innocence.

First of pair of Sato Drums: In Badagry are the first pair of Sato drums brought to Akara Kunmo in 1543 by Tosavi and Whensu his son, from Dahomey (now Republic of Benin).

 

 

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