09-17-2018 06:14 AM - edited 09-24-2018 01:25 PM
Tafawa Balewa Square is a historic place. It hosted Nigeria's independence ceremony and several notable events in our national history.
Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS)
we toured inside the facility which has a large open space for parades and events. There were three major spectator stands on the north, East and West sides of the Square. It has flood lights, electronic display board, restroom and change rooms. There are numerous shops and outlets within the facility including restaurants, Xerox centre etc.
Cricket Pitch
The old and popular cricket pitch was just a few metres away from the main bowl of the TBS. We watched a training session briefly then exited through the car park towards the terminal.
TBS Terminal
The Bus Terminal has undergone some unique improvements over the years. There's a modern customer centre and restroom. Ticketing booths and modern kiosks are properly positioned. Most importantly this transit point has impressive accessibility trails to the ticketing booths and through the boarding gates.
City Mall
Our next port of call was the City Mall. Another historic place which boasts of an escalator, multistorey shops and businesses. We visited an art gallery, to admire some of the collections but we weren't allowed to take photos. There was this particular onwheel DJ music player that can carry two persons around while your choice music played. I saw two star Wars heroes on showcase too!
Onikan Youth Centre
Out of curiosity we entered the Onikan Youth Centre which had its name boldly written at the entrance. It is quite a calm, cute and resourceful facility. OYC has a library, conference room and garden. The centre has accessibility ramps leading to all its rooms. Obviously the facility managers understood the need for inclusiveness.
Heres a link to the photo album and our short video
@ErmesT @Jesi @brittym @AriMar @AlejandraMaria @helga19 @LuaPL
09-17-2018 08:18 AM
Great to see you all on your walk and learn of the improved accessibility you are seeing around you. Well done @EmekaUlor
09-24-2018 10:35 AM
@PaulPavlinovich thank you for your kind words.
09-24-2018 11:43 AM - edited 09-24-2018 12:09 PM
@EmekaUlor This is great, Emeka! Thanks for sharing - and thanks for tagging me! Will I have a chance to meet any of these meet-up guests at Connect Live in San Francisco?
I'm going to move this post to Local Stories so we can feature it 😉
09-24-2018 05:56 PM
Hi @EmekaUlor!
It's wonderful seeing all of you enjoing this nice meet-up and see how the Tafawa Balewa Square has taking in consideration accesibility needs like the Onikan Youth Centre.
I have recognised some friends as Sanya 😁.
All of you are doing great!!! Congratulations 👏👏👏.
I liked the video and pics 😉.
Good Evening from the South of Spain,
Alejandra.
09-25-2018 08:24 AM
@brittym thank you too. Yes, of course, @SanyaOdare would be at Connect Live!
09-25-2018 08:35 AM
@AlejandraMaria Thank you for appreciating our little contributions as LGs. Yes you did recognize Sanya! he is one of the Local Guide Legends in Nigeria. Hopefully, you'd meet him at Connect Live.
Tafawa Balewa Square was built around 1960s and the few upgrades have be inclusive.
xoxo
Emeka
09-25-2018 08:59 AM
Thank you @EmekaUlor for the mention! Truth is, I enjoyed every bit of this meet-up. Yes @brittym, I will be at Connect Live 2018 and I look forward to seeing you there as well.
09-27-2018 04:40 AM
Hello dear @EmekaUlor
It is great! Excellent video your MEET UP!
Thanks for sharing!
My best wishes to all Local Guides!
09-27-2018 06:26 AM
Thank you @EmekaUlor for sharing with us.