Tarkwa Bay

Understand

Amuwo-Odofin is a local government area (LGA). Oriade LCDA is made up of Abule-osun, Agboju, Ibeshe, Ijegun, Irede, Kirikir, and Kuje wards, while Amuwo LCDA is made up of Ado-soba, Ekoakete, Ifelodun, Ilado Tamaro, Irepodun, Odofin, and Orire wards. Amuwo Odofin LGA is divided into There are 67 settlements spread among the 14 wards, 12 of which are urban, 8 semi-urban, and 47 rural. The population density in Amuwo Odofin LGA is roughly 300,000 persons/km². The Aworis are the majority of the inhabitants of Amuwo-Odofin. Elegba, Oro, Sangbeto, and Igunuko are some of the festivities that the people participate in. Traditional rulers of the area are the caretakers of culture and custom. Obas, Chiefs, and Baales of repute abound throughout the Local Government. Oba Mobadenle Obalade Oyekan, Onilado of the Ilado/Inagbe Islands, and Oba Lateef Olayinka Ado, Fabuwa 1, Alado of Ado Land are among them. Because of its proximity to the border, international trade has taken root in the area, with people of all ethnicities engaging in a variety of trading enterprises. The people's hospitality has drawn people from other ethnic communities in Nigeria, particularly the Igbos, who make up more over half of the population.

The history of Festac can be traced back to 1977, when the Second World Black and African Festival Arts and Culture was held here. Festac is an housing estate owned by the federal government that was built to accommodate the participants of the festival. It was intended to evoke modern age, state of the art, backed by promise of state sponsored economic development from accumulated oil revenues.though the festival was planned to be held in 1975 under general yakubu Gowon regime, it was later held in 1977 under general olusegun Obasanjo's regime. Festac was known as Festival town until the name Festac emerged. The town is very big, as it is composed of over 5,000 dwelling units with 7 major avenues. The town was designed to accommodate well over 45,000 visitors

Getting there

1 GIGM Buses, 1st Ave, Festac Town. Longer distance air-conditioned bus services, super comfortable. You can also get into Festac Town by either boarding a bus (danfo), Lagos popular yellow bus plying the route. which the price ranges from destination to destination depending on where you are coming from, However, the price is ₦100-1000. Another way to get in is by using the popular car-hailing services like Uber, Bolt, In-driver, and others, book a ride online, select your destination as Festac Town, and just from the comfort of your home, a car comes to pick you up to your location and the driver takes you to Festac straightaway. You can access Festac via Apapa Oworonshoki Expressway, 19.5 km (29 min) or Bayo shodipo/AI (35 min).

Coconut Bust Stop Jetty, Coconut Bus Stop (the trip to Snake Island begins at the Coconut Bus Stop jetty, which is along the busy Apapa-Oshodi Expressway; residents arrive in the city using outboard-powered wooden or fibre boats). Passengers in wooden boats are charged ₦100, whilst 15 passengers on a chartered fibre boat are charged ₦1000. (updated Dec 2021)

Getting around

If you are not on a tight budget, you should hire a tricycle which usually comes with a driver, usually available from most of the major hotels. The price varies from driver to driver, but it should be around ₦500-1,000 per hour, and you will be expected to haggle. Talk to the drivers and find one you think you will be able to communicate best with, as they will be able to tell you things about the places you pass. Motorcycle riders offer more of a drop-off service, and are not the best option for someone touring the town with the expectation for the rider to talk about various locations' history. The service charge is around ₦150-300 per trip (drop-off).

See

1 Lagos Trade Fair Complex, Satellite Town. Complex constructed in the 1970s to host trade fairs and now home to market traders. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Nigerdock, Snake Island, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos State. A shipyard, Nigeria's first dry dockyard. Built with Polish assistance in 1970, and can accommodate a large number of heavy-duty ships. (updated Dec 2021)

Do

Some of the festivals embraced by the people are Elegba, Oro, Sangbeto and Igunuko festivals.

Festac Town is a really nice place to be, so the tourist should ensure they move around Festac Town, appreciate the buildings, appreciate the serene environment and all. A tourist should ensure they do this and visit these places:

1 SUNFIT Fitness, Spa, Accommodation, 329 Rabiu Babatunde Tinubu Rd, Festac Town, ☏ +234 809 632 0300. When you get to Festac, ensure you visit this resort center. It gives a wonderful experience of privacy, lush greenery, pools and relaxation. ₦15,700. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Silverbird Cinemas, Festival Mall, FESTAC, Golden Tulip Festac Lagos, Amuwo Odofin Festival Mall, Festac Town, Lagos, ☏ +234 802 976 7669. 10AM-10PM. Silverbird cinema as a very good customer service and a very good serene atmosphere to watch your movie. ₦800-₦2500. (updated Jan 2022) 3 Lighthouse Beach (beside Tarkwa Bay). Named after the 110-year-old lighthouse that guards the entrance to Lagos harbour. The Lighthouse can just be seen from the beach, and is well worth a visit as well. The walk along the beach between Tarkwa Bay and Lighthouse Beach is very pleasant– and at times one can be the only person on the beach. You can watch the many ships queuing up to enter the port on the nearby horizon. 4 Tarkwa Bay. A man-made bay and beach created during the formation of the Lagos harbour, sheltered within the harbour breakwater. Accessible by boat only. It is easily accessible by boat from Tarzan Jetty at Maroko (the fare is cheap), or under Falomo bridge on Victoria Island. Boat can be hired opposite American/Indian Embassy. You can also board water taxis for about ₦300 (as of 2011) per trip. The beach is a pleasant outing and has safe bathing even for children. It has its own resident community, most of whom make their living from the tourists who visit the beach. The beach is good for a one-day picnic because of the absence of hotels and restaurants on it. You can buy go

Buy

Payless mall, 5th Avenue, A Cl, Festac. (updated Jan 2022) 1 Shoprite Festival Mall, Festival Mall, Janet Fajemigbesin St, Festac Town. Do not leave Festac Town without seeing the popular Shoprite festival mall, which is a very big shopping mall with cinemas and other fun stuff to enjoy yourself with. It also offers In-store shopping, In-store pick-up, Delivery. Shop TopUp - Festac Depot, Shop 8, Gacoun Plaza, 23 Rd, Festac Town 102102, Lagos, ☏ +234 700 555 0555. One of the largest markets in Festac Town. Except you are in a store or eatery/bar with fixed costs, you will be relied upon to negotiate or bargain the value you pay for a thing down to the least the seller would sell. Festac vendors normally camp at a spot selling anything from new food things like tomatoes, fish, vegetables, potatoes to drinks. Expect any top-of-the-line attire and embellishments