Lagos Lagoon
Lagos Lagoon was established in , Built by in .
ABOUT
Lagos Lagoon is the largest of the 10
lagoons in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is about 50 km long and 3 - 13 km wide. With an average depth of 2-4 metres, the lagoon is somewhat shallow. However, at the entrance of the Commodore channel, the lagoon is about 10 metres deep and this is the deepest part of the lagoon.
The
Lagos Lagoon has three segments: Epe Division, the Metropolitan end and the Lagos Harbour. Also, the lighthouse creek, the Badagry creek and the waterway that link Lagos to Porto- Novo, and Cotonou are situated on the western side of the lagoon. Ikorodu Local Port lies northeast of the lagoon and in the northern part of the lagoon, it is joined by the popular Five Cowries Creek.
Some
parts of the lagoon provide an attractive sight to visitors and
inhabitants of towns in the Lagos Island. However, it is constantly
plagued with solid and liquid waste from factories and villages on its
banks, this has led to pollution of the lagoon
SERVICES
Lagos Lagoon is surrounded by rural communities with poor road networks,
thus, the lagoon is the major channel of transportation in these areas.
Boats, canoes and barges ply the lagoon every day, transporting goods and people.
Besides being a site
attraction and channel of transportation, the lagoon also plays a major
role in the improvement of the economy of the communities surrounding
it. It serves as a source of income for fishermen, Plastering Sand Companies, Sand Filling companies, and aquatic farmers. Also, the Lagos
Lagoon links Lagos Island to other parts of Lagos State. It is
constantly plied by boats
Lagos Lagoon has striking features which makes it quite a view for visitors and tourists.
You can not miss the Lagos Lagoon on a visit to
Lagos Island.
BEST FEATURES
- Major water transportation channel for some towns in Lagos Island.
- Source of income for construction companies, fishermen and other businesses.
- Site Attraction for tourists and visitors of the Lagos Island
WHO CAN VISIT
Lagos Lagoon is open to tourists, visitors, business persons, and travellers of any country or race.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The
Lagos lagoon is open 24/7 year long, except in special situations where the lagoon is closed to the public. However, the lagoon is sometimes hit by storms originating from the Atlantic ocean, it is best to visit
the lagoon when there is clear weather.
SAFETY
This is a very safe location.Type Of People Who Visit
Fishermen and tourists can be seen riding in boats on the lagoon.
Things To Do
["Spot and document wildlife in the lagoon","Explore Lagos city from the waterfront","Go fishing"]
Nice Things About Place
The lagoon measures over 50 kilometers long and varies in width from 3 to 13 kilometers. It is separated from the nearby Atlantic Ocean by a lengthy sand spit and the wetlands at the Lekki Conservation Centre
Safety Tips
["Go with an experienced tour guide and lifeguard","Do not drink water from the lagoon","Try not to fall overboard"]
Reason To Recommend Place
It is a valuable resource for Nigerians in many ways than one. It is used for fishing, transportating, connecting to the Atlantic, and even building sand.
