Badagry

Badagry, also known as Gbadagri, is a coastal town and local government area in Lagos State, South West Nigeria. Being the second largest town in Lagos State, Badagry is surrounded by lakes, creeks or runlets and island, which makes beaches and resorts one of the major attractions of the ancient town.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Badagry Heritage Museum and Seriki Williams Abass Slave Museum.

Badagry Heritage Museum

Museum

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Badagry Heritage Museum is a museum in Badagry, Nigeria that is housed in the District Officer's Office built in 1863 by the British colonial government. The museum is managed by the Nigerian Cultural Commission.

Seriki Williams Abass Slave Museum

Museum

Photo: T Cells, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Seriki Williams Abass Slave Museum is a historical site located in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. Established in the early 1840s, serving both as the compound of Seriki Williams Abass and a place for holding slaves during the transatlantic slave trade. Seriki Williams Abass Slave Museum is situated 3½ km southwest of Badagry.