Bower's Tower- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Bower's Tower is a 60-foot-high historical monument located on Oke Are, the highest hill in Ibadan. Built in 1936 and designed by engineer Taffy Jones—who also designed the city's Mapo Hall—the tower commemorates Captain Robert Lister Bower, the first British resident and colonial administrator in the region. The structure features 47 spiral steps leading to a viewing platform that offers a panoramic view of Ibadan, with visible landmarks such as Cocoa House, University of Ibadan, and Agodi Gardens on clear days. Once used as a colonial-era watchtower, it remains a significant site for understanding the city's landscape and historical development.