National Theatre Iganmu

₦17,500.00

National Theatre, Nigeria, is an architectural masterpiece and a cultural landmark located at Iganmu, in the heart of Lagos.

Covering an area of about 23,000 square meters and standing well over 31 metres tall, the multipurpose National Theatre was established for preservation, presentation and promotion of Arts and Culture in Nigeria.

The design for this edifice was taken from the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, Bulgaria. The Contract for its construction was signed on April 24, 1973, during Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s regime.

The monument is in Iganmu, Lagos. Its construction was completed in 1976 in preparation for the Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) in 1977.