MONUMENTS IN NIGERIA

MONUMENTS IN NIGERIA

In Nigeria, these monuments can be seen scattered all over the country from the south-west, south-east, south-south, as well as the northern parts of Nigeria. These places have been said to have helped reshape the destiny of our dearest nation. So if you live in Nigeria or planning to visit Nigeria soon, below are our prestigious monuments.

FIRST EUROPEAN STOREY BUILDING

The first European Storey Building is located in Badagry Lagos state. This ancient historical building was put up by the Reverend Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1845. The structure which later served as Vicarage for Saint Thomas Anglican Church, Badagry was also the abode of Samuel Ajayi Crowther – the foremost African C.M.S Bishop when he assumed the duty translating of the Holy Bible from English to Yoruba.

NGWO PINE FOREST

Ngwo Pine Forest is located in Enugu State. The unique forest dynasty that is found in Ngwo Pine is a huge draw for visitors, romantically set by Mother Nature with sharp twists for adventure seekers, beautifully set pine trees and gently flowing stream for lovers, and the loud splashing of the waters inside the dark cleft, inside a cave would blow off one’s imagination.

THE LONG JUJU SLAVE ROUTE AT AROCHUKWU

The Long Juju Slave Route is located in Arochukwu, Abia State. It is sacred alter, six foot gully that takes people to the temple and the waterfall in Arochukwu. The Long Slave route beg tourists to explore the shrine of Ibn Ukpadi and the cult monument of Kamula. This place is a breathtaking adventure.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The First Presbyterian Church in Calabar is pretty much the first historical place to visit in Nigeria. The city of Calabar is located in the south-eastern part of Nigeria, and has been inhabited since the past 2000 years.
Throughout the 15th and the 16th century, sources revealed that the city served as a very vital sea port with major business activities carried out there. The first Presbyterian Church of Nigeria was built along with monorail in 1846. The first missionary men that came to Nigeria back then settled in this church and they worked vigorously towards the growth of the church