A Tour to the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta to learn the history of Nigeria.

Do you have little knowledge about Nigeria or unanswered questions about her history? Your answer is probably yes and in truth, you are not alone. There are a good number of people that don't know much about some past happenings in Nigeria, especially if they haven't conducted research into Nigeria's history like they would if they visited the prestigious Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). This Library is the first of its kind in Africa and a top tourist attraction. It is designed after similar Presidential Libraries in the United States, a concept started in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt who volunteered his official documents for national use.

Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library has about 15 million documents, 2 million books and 4,000 artifacts relating to Nigerian and African history especially the ones directly related to the tenure of the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo.

It is situated in the rock city of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. For foreigners looking to get educated about Nigeria, or enjoy a truly electrifying day out, OOPL is one of the best places to visit. It has a bamboo grove where visitors can relax and enjoy the natural cool air, a wildlife park that houses about 30 different species of animals including lions, hyenas, ostriches, etc. There's a section for outdoor games (such as football and tennis), indoor games (such as squash court), an in-house museum for sight-seeing, and a cinema hall to watch the latest movies.

With as little as N5000, you can go on a tour around the library.

It is also worth noting that the presidential library has a four-star hotel that provides accommodation for researchers, guests and long-stay visitors. That's not all, it also has an amusement park for Kids.

For tourists who wish to stay in a hotel upon visiting, you can easily book the library's 4-star hotel here.

There are many other attractions within the library complex including an open-air amphitheater for concerts, plays and other performances, a 1,000-seater auditorium and a Youth Development Centre (YDC) which is designed for skill acquisition, the rock of inspiration which is the highest point in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library and it usually offers tourists a great view of Abeokuta city when climbed.

Olumo Rock is another Tourist attraction centre you can visit in Abeokuta, click here to know more.

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