The old buildings in Nigeria have both colonial and historical significance. Architectural designs are some of the attractions that draw tourists into a country and one peculiar thing about them is that they speak about the time they are built in.

Nigeria has a lots of historical buildings which can attract tourists to the country but unfortunately, the media has destroyed the international image of Nigeria.

Nigeria is seen with a negative light all round the world, thanks to our media. It's high time Nigeria media needs to wake up and do her real job. When you travel to several places, you will realise that the so called corruption in Nigeria is indeed child's play when compared to what happens in the west, but the west know how to put a positive spin on it. Croatia is a perfect example. I didn't know the country is full of corruption until I met my Croatian friend who told me EVERYTHING about the country.

Another example is if you bribe a senator or any other politician to get a favourable policy, in the west it is called LOBBY which is perfectly legal but if the same thing happens in Nigeria it is branded CORRUPTION. Let's try to adjust and show the positive side of Nigeria.

Below are some of the old buildings in Nigeria

1. Christ Church cathedral, Lagos

The cathedral church of Christ, Marina, Lagos State is an Anglican cathedral in Lagos island. The foundation stone for the first cathedral building was laid on 29 march 1867 and the cathedral was established in 1869.

2. Jaekel house, Lagos

The old building is located inside the ebute meta premises of the Nigeria railway corporation. Jaekel house is a restored colonial mansion.

It now serves as a railway museum and photo gallery of the NRC's colonial era

You can add the "Almalgamtion House" in present Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

That was where Lord Lugard signed the Almalgation Treaty.

Picture? I don't have it presently.

3. Lagos colonial secretariat, Lagos

The old secretariat was completed in 1895. It was built in the English architectural style along with a two-twin tower which serves as a guard front for security. It is by far the most imposing colonial building in Lagos

4. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, ebute ero

The Holy Trinity Anglican Church ebute ero, Lagos island is the oldest church in Lagos. The church was first established as a mission station on Sunday 10th January 1852. It was built by the early Anglican missionaries and newly converted locals

5. The first European storey building in Nigeria

This famous white one-storey building in badagry was constructed by Rev. Henry Townsend of the Anglican Church mission society (CMS) in 1845.

Located on the badagry marina

6. Mapo hall, Ibadan

It may not look like it but this too is one of the oldest buildings in Nigeria. Built in 1929, Mapo hall has witnessed 87 years of Nigerian history from its vantage point at Mapo Hill summit, the highest point in the city of Ibadan

7. St. George's hall, Lagos

Located on Broad street was constructed in 1907. It houses St. George's lodge NO 3065 of the global Freemason order. St.George’s Lodge was consecrated on 1st, July 1905. The foundation was laid on 5th January 1907 by Sir Walter Egerton; the Governor of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria. The building’s shows exquisitely finished pillars and railings on the balcony.

8. Kajuru castle, kaduna

While the other buildings on this list are very old, Kajuru castle is not since it was built by German expatriate in 1978

"Of all the places I long to visit in Nigeria, Kajuru Castle is one that must be accomplished". There are many gems in northern Nigeria

Very beautiful and fascinating sites.

9. Oba of Benin Royal Palace, Benin

Visitors to the oba's palace are forbidden from taking pictures. Because of this, it is notoriously difficult to get a picture of this historic building.

It was built by Oba Ewedo (1255AD - 1280AD) as the symbol of the mighty Bini empire for 6 centuries.

These are very rare pictures mehn

10. King's college, Lagos

King's college was built in 1909 by the British colonial administration in Lagos. Built at the cost of €10,001 and is one of the oldest buildings in Nigeria

11. Lugard hall, kaduna

Lugard hall, the seat of the kaduna state house of assembly was built in 1914. Therefore it is 106 years old. Named after Frederick Lugard and originally served as the seat of legislative power of the northern protectorate

12. Hope waddell training institution in calabar

Hope waddell training institution is one of the oldest secondary schools in Nigeria

This building dates back in 1895

It was founded by the missionaries from the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland in 1895. It is named after Reverend hope masterton waddell

13. Centenary hall, abeokuta

The Egbaland centenary hall was built by the settlers to monumentalize their one hundred years story of peaceful existence at abeokuta after the inter-tribal war. It was constructed in 1950.

The building is located opposite Ake palace in Abeokuta

Good job
I'd have better to arrange yearly

Stop distorting history. The ist modern building is in Arochukwu. Okoroji house built in 17 centuries.

psucc:
You can add the "Almalgamtion House" in present Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

That was where Lord Lugard signed the Almalgation Treaty.

Picture? I don't have it presently.

Ikot abasi was a slave port in the 18th century, the battle ground for women rights in the 19th century and a seat of the British consulate in the 20th century.

It is also believed that the announcement of amalgamation also took place there.

okeyglm:
Stop distorting history. The ist modern building is in Arochukwu. Okoroji house built in 17 centuries.

Which one are you talking about?

Hadampson:


Which one are you talking about?

.Google it.

Nice thread man, really informative.

Keep the posts coming hadampson good job

okeyglm:
.Google it.

You are right.
Below is what I found.

I don't know much about monuments in the East.

amikable97:
Keep the posts coming hadampson good job

Thanks chi chi

You can add to the ones i have posted.

Do you know of any old building in the Eastern Nigeria apart from the one okeyglm told me?

Ayomideen:
Nice thread man, really informative.

Thanks bro

horlahsunbo225:
Good job
I'd have better to arrange yearly

Arranging it yearly is not an easy task bro

@op, this is entertaining.
Hope it will not go tribal cos that's what generates traffic to this site and they need this traffic like hell

Some of these houses should be bought and renovated na.

The buildings are so british

Hadampson:


Thanks chi chi

You can add to the ones i have posted.

Do you know of any old building in the Eastern Nigeria apart from the one okeyglm told me?

Not really but I will make enquiries

Hadampson:


Ikot abasi was a slave port in the 18th century, the battle ground for women rights in the 19th century and a seat of the British consulate in the 20th century.

It is also believed that the announcement of amalgamation also took place there.

Thanks for the update.

psucc:
Thanks for the update.

You welcome