The Ugly Side Of Ikoyi Registry (Photos)

For most couples who desire to tie the knut at the registry, Ikoyi registry is often a point of call.

The fact that the registry is located in one of the most affluent part of Lagos and being one of the two federal marriage registries in Nigeria make it a point of attraction. But the ugly side of the registry has also been of concern in recent times.

Naij.com visited the registry and found out that  most of the facilities are dilapidated.

Male toilet

The toilet facilities in the premises are in bad shape. Most visitors or celebrants often complain about the appalling and unhygienic state of the rest room which they consider highly not befitting for a registry of that class.

Female toilet at Ikoyi registry

Main entrance

The registry is a hub of activities throughout the week and often host large numbers of couples, their families and well wishers.  This is responsible for why the facilities are over stretched.

Well fetcher

An uncovered well and refuse site were sighted in the premises. Apparently in a dirty and dangerous state.

Uncovered well at Ikoyi registry

The pieces of furniture in the waiting  have shown signs of disrepair and apparently begging for attention while some abandoned cars in the premises complement the ugliness of the scene.

Ikoyi marriage registry built by the colonial masters covers the whole of Lagos, south-south, south east and south west.
Since the registry has become the choice of most couples largely because of its reputation, some of the celebrants who spoke to naij.com felt it is needful for the Ministry of Interior to urgently address the situation and if possible refurbish the archaic structure.