Tourist Corridors of interest The Federal University of Technology, Akure has the mission to promote technological advancement with the aim of making it relevant to the common man. Some of the destinations for tourists include indigenous industries where artisans are still involved in the crude, yet productive, ways of production. Improving such means of production (like tie and dye, blacksmith metal works, and fabric production) is part of the mandate of the University. The South West Nigeria is the most peaceful region in Nigeria, which is free from terrorism and conflicts. Some of the choice tourist destinations in South West, Nigeria include: Third Mainland Bridge, ntering Lagos from the Third Mainland Bridge Econjures up a similar set of emotions. The Third Mainland Bridge is the longest bridge in West Africa. It snakes from the mainland, over lagoons and provides a welcome to this city of 16-17 million people (considered to be the second largest city in the world!) that blows you away.

Elegushi Beach Resort

legushi beach, also referred to as Elegushi Royal Beach is a private beach owned by the Elegushi Royal family Eunder the headship of His Royal Majesty, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi. It is located at , , South west of Nigeria. It is as been claimed to be the most popular beach in Lagos and attracts more visitors than other private beaches. The beach is well known to be the go-to fun place for great meals, nightclubs, and hang out spots. Badagry Black Heritage Museum, Lagos adagry Black Heritage Museum is located in the ancient town of BBadagry, Lagos, and it housed the former district officer’s office built in 1863. Badagry Black Heritage Museum preserves artefacts and records from the slave route that once ran through Badagry. The hundreds of artefacts and historical relics it houses chronicle more than 300 years of the movement of slaves through Lagos. As you journey through the museum’s nine galleries, you’ll be confronted with sobering reminders of this barbaric industry like trade documents, dated shackles, sketches, photos, sculptures and other salvaged historical records that documented the city’s dark past. Home of Traditional Drummers Nigeria is an interesting country to be and to visit. There is so much to be proud of with respect to arts and culture. Drumming especially is a vital part of the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria. Drums are used in special occasions, festivals, carnivals, ceremonies. They even add special effects and style to some bits of our culture. Drums are differentiated by the sound they make, how they are made, history, and appearance. For Yoruba people, ceremonies dictate the kind of drums to use.

Esan Acrobatic Dancers

crobatic dance otherwise known Aas ‘Igbabonelimi’ is an art of the Esan ethnic group in the Central Senatorial District of Edo state. The dance is sacred among the people of these ethnic groups and very prominent.

The isolated performance of this dance draws many by rare displays that characterize every move made by the dancers. One can easily conclude that none of its kind has ever been seen elsewhere in the world. By benblackartphotography

The dance is highly revered among the people and attempt has been made not only to preserve but also to showcase the beauty of this dance to the outside world. “Esan Acrobatic Dance Exchange” has helped the past generation of Esan maintain peace and socio-cultural harmony. Dada Pottery ottery, an old form of Phousehold cooking utensils and many other wares, is still been made in some places in the country. Dada Pottery is one of such and located at the Dada area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. It has the largest concentration of potters in the state. The Pottery Industry which is concidered to be as old as Ilorin itself is being managed by women who are solely dependent on the business and work tirelessly every day of the year. Visiting the place is highly fascinating. Yoruba Beads Makers he people of South-West Nigeria are very rich Tin culture. One of the unique cultures is the use of beads by kings and chiefs as mark of office; and the common people, especially women for fashion. Nowadays, beads and corals are blended to make bracelets, necklaces and bands. Bead-making as formed a major occupation for many women, either as full time or additional job to earn a living. A tour to places where these beads are made and sold is fascinating and educative. A visit will be made to the Beads Embassy at Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State. Osun Osogbo Cultural Groove sun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a sacred forest along the banks of the Osun river just outside the city of Osogbo, Osun State, ONigeria. The Osun-Osogbo Grove is among the last of the sacred forests which usually adjoined the edges of most Yoruba cities before extensive urbanization. In recognition of its global significance and its cultural value, the Sacred Grove was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

By Alex Mazzeto - Jurema Oliveira (talk) 18:15, 16 November 2009 (UTC) UNESCO, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30572 By ChuksToluObu Ancient Places of Abode and Security Olumo Rock, Abeokuta, Ogun State lumo rock, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria, is located in the ancient city of OAbeokuta – a name which loosely translated to “under the rock”. Abeokuta was originally inhabited by the Egba people who found refuge at the Olumo Rock during inter-tribal wars in the 19th century. Idanre Hills, Idanre, Ondo State ith over 660 steps, Idanre Hills is one of the most popular tourist sites in Ondo state. Situated 3000ft Wabove sea level, in ancient times, the hills served as a hideout for the natives during war. Idanre Hills is also known as Oke Idanre in Yoruba language.

Blacksmith lacksmithing is still a means of livelihood of some BNigerians, as well as, the hope of some people and businesses who depends on its production, e.g., farmers, welders and carpenters. A schedule to to visit a blacksmith workshop will provide tourists good knowledge of the primitive but relevant means of metal fabrication. The rhythm of a bellow and its message also serve as a form of entertainment for visitors.

Traditional Textile Industry n spite of high technological advancement in textile works, Ithe production of the traditional clothing materials which are cherished by many Yorubas is highly invoked. ‘Aso oke’, as it is been called, is an important outfit for special occasions, most especially during wedding and burial ceremonies. A visit to the traditional fabric industry in Ede, Osun State will be made to see how these lovely attires are woven. Erin-Jesa and Arinta Waterfalls

Ø Located in Erin-Ijesha – a town in Osun State, Nigeria, the waterfall has about seven layers. The breeze at the waterfall is cool and refreshing as the water flows among the rocks and splashes down with great force to the evergreen vegetation around. Erin Ijesa waterfalls inspires awe and admiration from visitors drawn from across the globe for its unspoiled beauty and serenity.It is an ideal place for picnic and relaxation.Arinta Waterfalls is located at along Ilesha Expressway, Ekiti.

ØThe beautiful Arinta Waterfalls is located very close to ikogosi warm spring, some of its features include; natural forest vegetation, and an uninterrupted flow of water from the hills and an aerial view of Ipole-Iloro. It is a great place for relaxation, picnic and swimming. IKOGOSI WARM SPRING RESORT kogosi Warm Spring Resort is located at Ekiti which is in the ISouth-West region of the country. This region experiences two seasons which are the rainy and dry season.. The Ikogosi warm springs has two streams (hot and cold) flowing side by side, meeting at a confluence each - of which keeps it thermal properties and then flowing out. With its lush vegetations and resorts, it has become a prime tourist destination.