PHOTOS: The Oldest Colonial Buildings In Nigeria & When They Were Built

Here is a list of the various buildings built during the colonial era and the time in which they were built.

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Christ Church Cathedral, Lagos

The Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, Lagos is an Anglican cathedral on Lagos Island, Lagos.The foundation stone for the first cathedral building was laid on 29 March 1867 and the cathedral was established in 1869.

Lugard Hall

Lugard Hall, Kaduna, is the seat of the Kaduna State House of Assembly was built in 1914. Therefore, it is 103 years old. Named after Frederick Lugard and originally served as the seat of legislative power of the Northern Protectorate

Kings College

Lagos King’s College, 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.

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. Built by Oba Ewedo (1255AD–1280AD) as the symbol of the mighty Bini Empire for 6 centuries

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Centenary Hall Abeokuta

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

Kajuru Castle

Kaduna While the other buildings on this list are very old, Kajuru Castle is not since an unnamed German expatriate built it in 1978

George’s Hall

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.

Badgry Heritage Museum

The Badagry Heritage Museum, formerly the district Officers’ Office, was constructed in 1865… Much older than most of these buildings.

District Officers

The District Officers’ Residence. About 165m away from the District Officers’ Office. It was built in 1870. Location – Badagry.

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