Tour Lagos

Tour Lagos

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About Lagos

The name “Lagos” comes from the Portuguese word for “lakes”.

Interesting things about Lagos

  • The Portuguese explorer Rui de Sequeira named the city in 1472 because of its many lagoons.
  • The native Yoruba name for Lagos is Èkó.
  • Lagos is the chief port and economic center of Nigeria.
  • Lagos was the former capital of Nigeria.
  • Lagos State is the second most populous state in Nigeria but the smallest in terms of land mass.
  • Lagos Lagoon is one of the ten lagoons in Lagos State and the largest in the Gulf of Guinea.
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MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TO LAGOS

Fun places to visit in Lagos

  1. Lekki conservative centers: If you are a lover of nature and need to reconnect with nature LCC is the right place to look.The facility was built by the Chevron Corporation for the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), as a reserved sanctuary for the rich flora and fauna of the Lekki Peninsula. Inside Lekki Conservation Centre, you have a lot to discover. Visit the Tree House, Nature Station, Bird Hide, ponds, barbecue joints, beach volleyball courts and gym facilities.
  2. Terra culture: Terra Kulture Arts and Studios Limited (formerly Terra Kulture Limited – The Nigerian Cultural Centre) is an educational and recreational organization set up in 2003 to promote the richness and diversity of Nigerian languages, arts and culture. Terra Kulture is comprised of five units.
    1. The Restaurant
    2. BAP Productions
    3. The Arena
    4. The Terra Academy and Arts
  3. Nike Art gallery: This is an art gallery in Lagos, features collections of Nigerian and African art. It’s one of the largest art galleries in West Africa
  4. Lekki Arts and Crafts market:  vibrant destination showcasing Nigeria’s rich artistic culture and unique handcrafted treasures. They sell all kind of art work, wood carving, paintings, Ankara fabrics, leather belts and sandals, antiques, Beads and masks
  5. Leisure Sports Paintball: situated inside Leisure Sports Park, looking or a perfect place to have the ultimate adrenaline rush, then Leisure Sports Paintball is the best place.
  6. National museum Lagos: The museum has a notable collection of Nigerian art, including pieces of statuary, carvings, and archaeological and ethnographic exhibits.