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International tourists return to Badagry after Covid-19 pandemic



Tourism thrives when there is peace, good health and tranquillity. Whenever the reverse is the case, tourism practitioners are usually the major victims. 

Before the Corona virus, the ebola pandemic disorganized tourism activities in Badagry and other attractions in Nigeria, and now the Corona virus. 

Of course some practitioners learnt a bitter lesson and at the moment tourism industry diehard stakeholders though shakened by the Covid-19 pandemic remained undaunted and hopeful despite the odds. 

It has been quite a while since the people of the "Alluring Badagry" received international visitors in the town and at it's museums, hotels, parks, beaches, Slave routes and heritage sites. The covid-19 pandemic took a toll on world economy, safety and health and the tourism, travel and hospitality industry was hit, the hardest.

The ancient town of Badagry; a tourist destination, was greatly affected by the pandemic and everyone though hopeful had a sigh of relieve as local tourists began to gradually explore the town again and today, the first set of Europeans returned on Anago Osho Adventure's "Badagry Walking tour". 

Tourism is slow at the moment but this day, November 21st, 2020, created a glimpse of hope as 8 international tourists returns to Badagry to experience history, culture, and Badagry Walking Tour as created by Anago Osho. 

According to Mr Ankner, a German Federal Police officer, "This is Africa". "I have been here before and this town makes me feel Iike I'm an African, and Anago, the tour guides' expertise brings the past to the present. On this tour, you will feel like an audience on time travel that is watching a movie. The historical past becomes real". 

Mr Ankner further stated that living in uptown Lagos is different from his experience in Badagry. "Imagine a car will wait for you to cross the road here in Badagry, it's not the same experience out there. I love the people and they are happy to see us despite the hardship the corona virus or covid-19, brought on every one around the world. 

"This unique tour requires adrenalin and it provides the opportunity to really be close to the locals in their natural environment", he added.








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