Cocoa House
Dugbe business district
Cocoa House was established in July 30, 1965., Built by Cappa and D’Alberto company in July 30, 1965..
Cocoa house is a testament to the once lucrative cash crop era of the Nigerian history. It was built from the revenue from cocoa, timber, rubber production and was the first sky scrapper to be built in tropical Africa.
Notable As
the first sky scrapper in tropical Africa.
Reason For Loving Place
It is an historical site.
Quote About Place
["Cocoa House : Tropical Africa\u2019s First Skyscraper- Whatsupibadan article in 2013."]
Historical Incidence
["The cocoa house was engulfed by fire on January 9, 1985"]
Nice Things About Place
What is symbolizes; the potential of cash crops to bring in revenue.
Reason To Recommend Place
To go and see the first sky scrapper in tropical Africa.
Things To Do
["See a movie at the cocoa mall.","Visit the Odu'a musuem.","Visit the Kokodome restaurant."]
Type Of People Who Visit
Historians, Shoppers, Tourists.
