Raffia City Plaza — Attraction in Ikot Ekpene

Now this is actually a place you can go for to blow off steam and commune with yourself. It's usually silent if you're not minding the road that cuts around it, meaning vehicles passing. It has a big screen that usually displays important football matches and is most times on with Nollywood movies. It's next to a four star Sheraton hotel so in the coming months, you can be sure of WiFi. But recently, hoodlums have identified the place and stay out late to snatch valuables. I wouldn't stay out late there...

The park is a great place to relax with a lot of trees. It's so serene you couldn't even tell it's right in the middle of the road. It overlooks Four Points Hotel.

There are several vendors selling food and drinks, there are sitting areas, a playground for kids and a fountain that no longer works.

It is convenient for groups or solo hangouts.

There's no entrance free, so it's free for all. I didn't notice any security presence around...

This should make a great events centre in the city centre. It is a serene enclave in the heart of the hustle and bustle.

With a open space that can seat up to 500 and a car park accessible via a pedestrian bridge, it is a great venue, especially for wedding receptions. The pedestrian bridge offers a scenic views of the traffic below!

... the downside is that the facility looks very much in...