4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About - Travel (2)

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Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by DONADAMS(m): 1:10pm On Feb 28, 2018

NwaAmaikpe:

This is a lovely and very informative compilation, Apart from Abeokuta there are so many fun places in Ogun State.
Bu my head is precious to me.

this guy ehn!

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Darkseid(m): 1:18pm On Feb 28, 2018

yungachiever:
lets go one of these days I'm serving here in abk

I'll be passing out soon and I don dey plan to go Olumo rock since since I entered camp.

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by emmasege: 1:24pm On Feb 28, 2018

Ayoolajumoke:
I've been in Abeokuta for close to 4years and haven't been to any of the mentioned places... Hopefully soon.

I'm surprised that OP didn't include Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library. Any visitor or tourist who leaves out this place out of his itinerary in Abeokuta, has done him or herself a disservice.

I visited the place when last I was in Abeokuta, and concluded that Obasanjo wisely invested his 'loot' from Abuja.

Hope you have been there?

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Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Nobody: 1:33pm On Feb 28, 2018

Ina2k:
Brown Ro.....

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Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Ayoolajumoke(f): 1:46pm On Feb 28, 2018

yungachiever:
lets go one of these days I'm serving here in abk

I'm not interested. Thanks for the offer though.

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Ayoolajumoke(f): 1:47pm On Feb 28, 2018

jahbiz:
but ya av been to "sky woods and rock zone" several times.
Big ups...

Nah, I've not been there too. Where in Abeokuta is that?

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Ayoolajumoke(f): 1:50pm On Feb 28, 2018

emmasege:
I'm surprised that OP didn't include Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library. Any visitor or tourist who leaves out this place out of his itinerary in Abeokuta, has done him or herself a disservice.

I visited the place when last I was in Abeokuta, and concluded that Obasanjo wisely invested his 'loot' from Abuja.

Hope you have been there?

I've been there before but I didn't really see interesting things there.

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Nobody: 1:51pm On Feb 28, 2018

Ayoolajumoke:
I'm not interested. Thanks for the offer though.

Na Yankee dey hungry u to go ehn

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by mxplosvtoluene(m): 1:58pm On Feb 28, 2018

6 years in abk now and I haven't even said hello to any of these places when I passed by

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Ayoolajumoke(f): 2:05pm On Feb 28, 2018

Holamscoh:
Na Yankee dey hungry u to go ehn

Free me bro. Lol

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Sinof(m): 2:06pm On Feb 28, 2018

The Op Failed To Add That There Are Elevators To Lift Tourists To The Summit Of The Rock From Where One Can Have A Panoramic View Of The Ancient City(With Plenty Brown Roofs). One Can Also Spot The Famous Baptist Boys' High From The Top Of Olumo. Abeokuta And Ogun State Generally Enjoy And Feel The Highest Impact Of The Lagos Spill-over Effect.

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by olaolaking: 2:12pm On Feb 28, 2018

JARUSHUB:
Abeokuta, the state capital of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria, is one of Nigeria’s most industrious cities. It’s a large city which lies below the Olumo Rock and is home to several caves. There are several interesting things and places about the bustling city and Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 of them.

Alake’s Palace

This palace is the home of the custodian of the culture and traditions of the Egba people, the Alake of Egba Land. It’s a unique and culturally rich destination that houses many statues, busts and figures that represent the deities, gods and different culturally relevant historical figures.

Olumo Rock

This is one of the Abeokuta’s most popular attractions and one of Nigeria’s major tourist attractions. The rock was used as a fortress for the Egba people during intertribal wars in the 19th century. The stairs of the rock are actually man-made and were carved into the rock by the Egba people to enable them climb the rock. On the journey to the top of the rock, you can see sights of carvings in the rock, cowrie-studded statues and the ancient abode of the priestesses who live in huts on the rock. On your back down, the beautiful sight of the Ogun river can be admired.

Abeokuta Museum

Yes Abeokuta indeed has a museum. The museum houses artifacts that tell of the town and its people’s ancient history. Lovers of archeology will find a lot to learn from this place as the museum is indeed a repository of the culture and tradition of the town and its people. The museum also houses the handcrafts and ancient weapons used by the early settlers of the town and its environs. It also displays the culture and heritage of the people in a revealing and educative way.

Hilltop Golf Resort

This resort has a large, beautiful and technical golf course that has hosted a number of national golf tournaments. The resort is a relaxing leisure spot and a safe location with breathtaking scenery and a luscious green landscape. It’s a delightful sight. The resort has a prestigious and highly sought club, the Abeokuta Golf Club, which you would have to be a member of to enjoy the resort’s golfing facilities. The club is one of the most prestigious and highly sought clubs in Abeokuta.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/4-interesting-places-abeokuta-know/

You dey smoke. So u cannot show us the pictures of the places abi?

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by jahbiz: 2:16pm On Feb 28, 2018

Ayoolajumoke:
Nah, I've not been there too. Where in Abeokuta is that?

hmmmm... Zamboo dey watch una with 4G lol

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Givenchy23: 2:23pm On Feb 28, 2018

that's my state, we are the son of olumo

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Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Dafreeguy(m): 2:24pm On Feb 28, 2018

Land of skull miners..abeg I no dey go there

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Nobody: 2:27pm On Feb 28, 2018

Ayoolajumoke:
Free me bro. Lol

Just dey reason the way u go take fresh if i carry u reach Yankee. But since u say make i free u, I don free u ooh

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Nobody: 2:33pm On Feb 28, 2018

Dafreeguy:
Land of skull miners..abeg I no dey go there

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Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Dafreeguy(m): 2:43pm On Feb 28, 2018

[quote author=Holamscoh post=65443462][/quote]Indigene of skull mining state spotted!

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by maysimsimple(m): 2:52pm On Feb 28, 2018

Y haven't u? If u still in abk let me know, will invite u for a ride to all d aforementioned places

te author=Ayoolajumoke post=57576170]I've been in Abeokuta for close to 4years and haven't been to any of the mentioned places... Hopefully soon.[/quote]

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Olusegunjaye(m): 3:58pm On Feb 28, 2018

EgunMogaji:
I'm looking for contact details of a hotel that one of my friends father owned in the 80's there.

It's called Molak Prestige Hotel.

That's all I know. Thanks.

#LongShotBut

I doubt the sustainance

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Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Dindondin: 4:09pm On Feb 28, 2018

Spidermon:
Halmond, kuto stadium

Mayas, Lafenwa.

If you know, you know.

nobody should go to Halmond if your penni s is not 6 inches long. Na Ashewo hostel o!

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Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by SKhanmi: 4:19pm On Feb 28, 2018

Been to all, OOPL is good sha. As for olumo, the elevator was state of art...... exquisite.....glass panellel but wait o, why did i climb with my legs to the top ehn? I blame it on that olumo palm wine. I even imagined myself pressing the buttons ,Chai! Nigerians so value maintenance culture ehn angry

As for them palace & museum, well if you're the type that prefers daydreaming during history class back then, don't go there & come & start yarning it's boring.

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by cchiagom(f): 4:27pm On Feb 28, 2018

NwaAmaikpe:

This is a lovely and very informative compilation, Apart from Abeokuta there are so many fun places in Ogun State.
Bu my head is precious to me.

I understand, fear no go gree me enter that state

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Nobody: 4:46pm On Feb 28, 2018

Olusegunjaye:
I doubt the sustainance

I concur but .....

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by cutedharmee: 5:24pm On Feb 28, 2018

Awa lomo Abeokuta ilu rere ilu olola... Ebenezer Obey muzik comes to mind

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Nobody: 5:26pm On Feb 28, 2018

Royal Mandarin
Club 52
Lounge 45
Bamboo
Lorriani
Sky Pavilion
Park inn

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Kakamorufu(m): 6:57pm On Feb 28, 2018

spent up to 7 good years in that wonderful town, and never visited Olumo rock.

E still dey pain me ehn. BuH Imma do that surely when next I go

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Kakamorufu(m): 6:58pm On Feb 28, 2018

Dindondin:
nobody should go to Halmond if your penni s is not 6 inches long. Na Ashewo hostel o!

where is that halmond hotel jare cool

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Nobody: 7:12pm On Feb 28, 2018

Cool

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by olash: 7:36pm On Feb 28, 2018

Halmod no dey again.

Spidermon:
Halmond, kuto stadium

Mayas, Lafenwa.

If you know, you know.

Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Dindondin: 7:48pm On Feb 28, 2018

Kakamorufu:
where is that halmond hotel jare

Its not an hotel. It's a bar. But hard-core Ashewos are available there from 9pm till dawn. You can arrange and fuc k beside the road sef if possible

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Re: 4 Interesting Places In Abeokuta You Should Know About by Nobody: 7:51pm On Feb 28, 2018

Those roofs can be replaced with solar panels. Subsidy for electrical roofs is a real thing in the west. Hopefully Nigeria will copy.

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