City page Badagry

BADAGRY CITY PAGE The City of Badagry is a coastal town and Local government area in Lagos State, Nigeria with its Local Government office at Farm Settlement, along Ajara Road. The City lies by the border between Lagos and Benin Republic and boasts a total area measuring about 441 km squared(170 sq miles). The City of Badagry has a Tropical Savanna Climate with an annual average temperature of 26.5 degrees centigrade with a 91% humidity and is generally conducive for Visitors all year round. Popular City Landmarks include the Royal Palace of the Mobee of Badagry, the Seriki Faremi Abas Slave Museum, and the site of the first story building in Nigeria. The City also hosts the popular Badagry festival which holds annually in the City. HOW TO GET TO BADAGRY Accessing the city of Badagry can be done by driving to Oshodi and driving further from there to Mile 2 before connecting Badagry from there. MOVING AROUND WITHIN BADAGRY Intra-city transportation within Badagry is facilitated by commercial motorbikes, tricycles, buses and taxi cabs. THINGS TO DO/ FIVE PLACES OF INTEREST TO SEE IN BADAGRY (1) SLAVE PORT BADAGRY- This Historical Landmark is the transit point from where captured Black African slaves were shipped to Europe to work for their Captors. (2) BADAGRY HERITAGE MUSEUM- At this place, Visitors to Badagry can access artifacts that illustrate the City's rich historical and cultural heritage. (3) THE PALACE OF THE MOBEE OF BADAGRY- This edifice is the residence and operational quarters of the paramount traditional ruler of Badagry. (4) THE SERIKI FAREMI ABASS SLAVE MUSEUM- At this museum, Visitors get to view several ancient artifacts that physically describe the occurrences within the City during the era of slave trade. (5) THE SITE OF THE FIRST STOREY BUILDING IN NIGERIA - This historical edifice which overlooks the Marina waterfront was built by Rev Bernard Freeman alongside other Missionaries and has been standing since the year 1842. THRER PLACES TO EAT IN BADAGRY (1) ALHAJA BAZOON RESTAURANT- Situated in the Abuja line, Alabaracio market in Ojo, this Restaurant offers a wide range of local and continental dishes. (2) MAGIDA GARDEN AND RESTAURANT- This popular eatery can be found at no 19 Era Road in Ojo. Popular Nigerian dishes such as fufu and a range of soups, jollof rice and pepper soup can be gotten at this food and relaxation spot. (3) OBONG RESTAURANT- Located at no 14 Secretarial road in Ajara, the Obong Restaurant is a choice destination for Customers in need of Nigerian dishes. Soups of different varieties are served here with fufu, eba , and semovita. FIVE HOTELS TO LODGE IN BADAGRY (1) WHISPERING PALMS RESORT IWORO- This gorgeous lodging facility covers about 8 acres of land and lies on the lagoon. Guests at this Resort get to enjoy the cool Atlantic breeze, the shade provided by numerous palm trees and the sounds of chirping birds. Facilities on offer at this Resort include a Restaurant with a Menu of local and and Intercontinental dishes plus Modern conference facilities. (2) SYCOMORE HOTELS LIMITED- This Hotel can be found along Seje Road, off the Badagry-Seme Expressway in Topa-Ajara. Sycomore Hotels boasts a lawn tennis Court, a modern Conference Hall and an ample Car parking space. (3) SOKETTA HOTELS LIMITED- This Hotel boasts of room facilities such as air conditioning, king sized beds, flat screen television sets with multichannel satellite television connection plus Card operated doors. (4) TOM TAN HOTELS- Situated along the Assembly hall Road, Toga new Site, off BADAGRY expressway; this Hotel offers guests facilities which include private bathrooms, intercom telephone system, and regular power supply. (5) LA' NOVA CONTINENTAL HOTEL- This Hotel is a 3 minutes drive from the popular Agbara Industrial Estate and offers guests room and Laundry services, a well stocked Bar and an Event Hall. This Hotel is located along kilometer 33, Badagry expressway, Ayede Estate in Ibiye.