National Archives of Nigeria Ibadan
Department of National Archives of Nigeria,
University of Ibadan
National Archives of Nigeria Ibadan was established in 1954, Built by the british colonial government in 1954.
The archive at Ibadan is housed in a large three-story pastel-coloured building set in three acres of grounds within the campus area of the University of Ibadan.This is a place for Historians who want to learn more about the history of Oyo state and Nigeria in general, dating back to the colonial period and post-colonial era too, learning more about the wars, heroes of the state and also history of the great country Nigeria. There is a huge collection of colonial documents as well as a large deposit of official government records in the National Archives, Ibadan.
Driving Instructions
Car movement inside the university is generally 40km/h, this place is not an exception since its situated within the campus.
Reason To Recommend Place
it has a large deposit of materials that could help foster ones intellectual capabilities.
Why Was It Built?
for the preservation of historical documents
Nice Things About Place
the serene environment
Type Of People Who Visit
Historians, students and researchers in general.
What To Bring
[" A jotting note, a camera and possibly a tape recorder in case of interviews"]
Ways Of Travel
By car mostly, the archives is easily assessible as its located within the campus of the University of Ibadan
