List of oldest buildings in Nigeria and when they were built

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 8:26 AM by Joseph Omotayo 3 min read

- Old buildings in Nigeria have both colonial and historical significance

- Some of them with a colonial touch are Christ Church Cathedral in Lagos and Lagos Colonial Secretariat

- On the other hand, they speak on pre-colonial times as could be seen with Oba of Benin Palace

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.

Some of the very revered buildings in Nigeria are Christ Church Cathedral in Lagos, Jaekel House in Lagos, Lagos Colonial Secretariat, first European storey building in Nigeria, Badagry, Kajuru Castle in Kaduna, Oba of Benin Royal Palace in Benin, and Lugard Hall in Kaduna.

1. Christ Church Cathedral in Lagos

It is one of the oldest cathedrals in Africa.
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This building was built on March 29, 1867, and the cathedral was officially established in 1869.

2. Jaekel House in Lagos

It is situated in the premises of the Nigeria Railway Corporation in Ebute Meta. The place is now functioning as the railway museum.

3. Lagos Colonial Secretariat

It is famous for his twin towers.
Source: UGC

The building was built in 1895 and is well known for its twin towers which give the building an imposing front.

4. First European storey building in Nigeria, Badagry

It has the common feature associated with colonial buildings.
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It was built in 1845 by Reverend Henry Townsend of the Anglican Church Mission Society (CMS).

5. Kajuru Castle in Kaduna

The place has been transformed into a world class tourist centre.
Source: UGC

This building which has turned into one of the most successful buildings in Nigeria was built by an unnamed German in 1978.

6. Oba of Benin Royal Palace in Benin

It has served many centuries.
Source: UGC

It was constructed by Oba Ewedo between 1255AD and 1280 AD and has since been the symbol of Bini Empire for 6 centuries.

7. Lugard Hall in Kaduna

The build used to be a seat of power.
Source: UGC

The Lugard Hall was built in 1914 and was named after Federick Lugard and was the seat of the legislative authority of the northern protectorate.

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