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Lekki Ikoyi Link Bridge
The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge is the first cable-stayed bridge in West Africa – a landmark of the financial metropolis of Lagos. The bridge was commissioned on 29 May, 2013 by the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola.
The bridge connects the Lekki and Ikoyi districts of Lagos and was essential to improve the existing road infrastructure within the state.
Measuring 1.36 kilometers in length and over 90 meters high, the Lekki Ikoyi Link Bridge makes a mark. In no time at all, it has become a landmark of modern Lagos and reflects the self-confidence of Africa’s biggest and constantly growing city.
National Theatre Iganmu
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.
The Danfo
The Danfo bus is a yellow and black commercial bus that is the primary mode of transportation for locals in Lagos, Nigeria. Danfo buses are known for their quick handling and ability to travel on almost any route in the city, including inner streets.
The first Danfo buses in Lagos were Volkswagen Kombi buses that could carry up to 12 passengers. Danfo buses became the main form of commercial transportation in Lagos in the 1980s.
Danfo buses are embedded in the history, culture, and narrative of Lagos.
As of the year 2020, reports estimate that there are around 75,000 Danfo buses in Lagos.