Safe Cities To Take Your Family In Nigeria

**By the time we are done with this article, you can forget about some of the terrible stories you must have heard about Nigeria. The truth is Nigeria is not on fire, because the’re are a lot of cities that are perfectly safe for you and your family. We have listed some cities that have become a haven for kids during vacation. Nigeria has become a country a lot of visitors come to experience stunning festivals. Dine in some of the finest hotels, and watch sports activities –especially rising local league. If you are in Nigeria and worried about security, the listed cities are where you should head to.

Calabar

Known as ‘The People’s Paradise’, the first city on our list is Calabar.  Calabar is not just a capital city of Cross River, but a home of tourism and culture.  If you ever step your feet in Calabar during the festive period, you are not going to leave until the New Year.  The security is excellent, with surveillance cameras all over the place. Crime is low, and the steady patrol of security teams make it very safe to move around. This is where you would find a large number of expatriates moving around freely.

Lagos

Some say Lagos is a no man’s island even though it is owned by the Yorubas. It is the second largest city In Africa after Cairo. This is where you can feel free to move around since the government took out time to make it a safe place for visitors. The crime rate has reduced drastically, and there are so many security teams around town to ensure you are good.

Ibadan

Ibadan is a quiet city even though it is one of the largest cities in the country. This is indeed the home of the Pan Yoruba race. It is not rowdy like Lagos – one of the main reasons why many visitors love it. The local vigilantes are exceptional, and the people are very friendly.  

Abuja

Abuja is a mega city with lots of greenery all over. The President lives here with other federal law makers, which makes it a quiet and peaceful city. You can stay safe in Abuja and make a lot of friends. You also never know who you are going to run into when you come here on vacation.

Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt is the Silicon Valley of Nigeria. It is the garden city that comes close to Lagos when it comes to development and investment opportunities. It is the capital of Rivers State, and has become the fifth most populated city in the country. You will find a lot of a lot of tourists in the city. Port Harcourt is a dream city to visit with your family. There are a lot of tourist sites to visit, and the orderliness of the city is recommendable.