Amalgamation House is a colonial-era landmark located on Marina Road in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. This single-story building was the administrative headquarters and residence for Lord Frederick Lugard, the first Governor-General of Nigeria. It was originally owned by the Royal Niger Company before the British colonial government's Public Works Department established it in 1914. The structure is a primary symbol of Nigeria's formation, marking where the Northern and Southern protectorates were officially joined.

Why You Should Visit

Visiting Amalgamation House is a journey into the origins of modern Nigeria, as it is the exact site where the 1914 amalgamation proclamation was signed. Beyond its role in the country’s birth, the building later served as the location for the 1970 ceasefire signing that ended the Nigerian Civil War, making it a powerful monument to both national unity and reconciliation.