Awolowo's prison home
Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lekki
Awolowo's prison home was established in 18th century, Built by Mr Lecqi
in
18th century.
Awolowo's prison home is a muesuem located in the Lekki trade free zone that holds pieces of items from chief Awolowo's prison experience. The museum aims to take you on a walk through his prison journey. After the tour, there is a beach behind where you can bask in the sun's radiance as you ponder the struggle of one of the nation's founding fathers.
Quote About Place
["The Awolowo museum is simply exquisite- Thomas, a photographer."]
Type Of People Who Visit
Curators, Lifestyle bloggers, Tourists are regulars here.
Reason To Recommend Place
To go and learn about a historical leader.
What To Bring
["Camera or a good camera phone.","Couple of friends."]
Nice Things About Place
The history it holds within and what it celebrates.
Historical Incidence
["Lekki town where the museum is loacted is a misnomer of the name of the Portuguese slave merchant, Mr Lecqi, who settled in the town in the 18th century.","The detention center for Awolowo in 1962 was Mr Lecqi's house before his death."]
Things To Do
["See Awolowo's cell.","Take pictures with Awolowo's statue.","Enjoy the sea breeze."]
Reason For Loving Place
It is a place that shows the struggle of chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Notable As
a museum that celebrates the life and times of chief Obafemi Awolowo.
