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Professors and historians on Thursday unravelled the historical records of Lagos and laid to rest the argument surrounding the ownership of the state, dismissing the popular notion that Lagos is no man’s land.

The event was a community symposium organised by Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, LASRAB, themed ‘Lagos: Bridging Knowledge and Unveiling History.’ It held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja in Lagos.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said Lagos is a melting pot of culture that attracts people from all over Nigeria. The Governor noted that it is important to preserve the cultural heritage that makes the state unique.

Governor Sanwo-Olu lamented distortion of facts about the history of Lagos and called for restoration of the subject in public schools.

“It is important to preserve the history of Lagos for future generations. It should inspire us to aspire for a greater Lagos. There is a challenge of documentation of our history by our forefathers and distortion of facts. We must approach the history of Lagos with truth and objectivity. We must make history accessible to younger generations. We need innovative ways to teach history,” the Governor said. Sanwo-Olu assured of his istration’s commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of Lagos.

The Director-General, Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, Toyin Ogunlana, said there is a need to restore the history of Lagos.

She also advocated for the return of history in secondary schools. The DG further said the programme was put in place to lay to rest controversy over ownership of Lagos for proper documentation to be kept in the agency’s archives.

Professor Rasheed Olaniyi from the Lagos State University, while also speaking on the need to bring back the history of Lagos, said it’s sad that authentic history of Lagos has been buried over the years.

“Unravelling the history of Lagos can contribute to Lagos’ future as a megacity. Lagos is one of the ancient Yoruba kingdoms and older than most Yoruba towns. This symposium is to create reminders that go beyond colonial reports. It will also strengthen collaboration between academic research and community,” he said.

Tracing the history of Lagos, the former Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun dismissed the popular notion that ‘Lagos is a no man’s land.’

He said the last generation election during which ethnicity played a key role on ownerships of Lagos necessitated the need to set the record straight.

“LASRAB’s determination to set the record straight about the history of Lagos is commendable. LASRAB has noticed the social political attention that arose during the last general election. Lagos has ethnic diversity. The debate on who founded and owned Lagos has been ongoing over the years,” Fagbohun said.

Fagbohun traced the history of owners of Lagos to the Awori clan through one Chief Olofin Ogunire, which he said is evident in the highest number of communities in Lagos populated by the Aworis.

He added that though history indicated that the Binis, in collaboration with Europeans, invaded and conquered Lagos, it does not make the Bini people owners of Lagos. Through resilience, Fagbohun said Lagos was taken back by its original owners.

He advocated for recognition of indigenous owners of Lagos in the sharing of national resources as stated in the constitution, which gives priority to indigenous people of any community.

Fagbohun also said non-indigenes living in Lagos must ‘recognise and respect indigenous people of Lagos’ and work to live in harmony.

“We must cohabit together. We must foster an atmosphere of harmony,” Fagbohun urged.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, also said it was high time history was reintroduced into the school curriculum.

He noted that Lagos, though the smallest state in Nigeria, has its historical background, adding that the real history of Lagos has been distorted.

Omotoso further said the symposium was to enrich the people’s perspective on the origin of Lagos.

“Any nation that forgets its past will lose focus. I the reintroduction of history in our schools. It will lay to rest those distorting facts and serve as a vehicle for unity, harmony, and inclusion,” he said.

The Head of Service, Olabode Agoro, in his contribution, said knowing the authentic history of Lagos will arouse the minds of Lagosians and ‘protect our heritage to be bequeathed on generations unborn.’

“It is important to know the history of our beginning. Being aware of our history will serve as a benchmark for future planning. It will create cultural awareness and help to teach valuable lessons that will assist in avoiding past mistakes.”

Former Attorney-General of Lagos State, Olasupo Sasore in his paper said the existence of Lagos dated beyond 1699 as claimed in some books, adding recent archeological discovery revealed that salt was produced in Badagry as back as 800 AD.

Other stakeholders in the discussion include academics like Prof. Rasheed Ajetumobi; Prof. Hakeem Tijani; Dr. Habeeb Sanni; Bajulaiye of Lagos, Prince Ayodele Ayodeji Oyekan, former General Manager of Lagos Traffic Radio, Dr. Olayinka Adagun; Mrs. Aduke Gomez; Arc. Bisi Sulu-Olumide; ESV. Akinbowale Akinyemi, Oga Omoyemi Azee shared their historical views and records of Lagos.

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https://theeagleonline.com.ng/lagos-history-sanwo-olu-leads-charge-for-accurate-narrative-at-lasrab-community-symposium/

Nice clarity.

Fagbohun traced the history of owners of Lagos to the Awori clan through one Chief Olofin Ogunire, which he said is evident in the highest number of communities in Lagos populated by the Aworis.

He added that though history indicated that the Binis, in collaboration with Europeans, invaded and conquered Lagos, it does not make the Bini people owners of Lagos. Through resilience, Fagbohun said Lagos was taken back by its original owners.

“Unravelling the history of Lagos can contribute to Lagos’ future as a megacity. Lagos is one of the ancient Yoruba kingdoms and older than most Yoruba towns. This symposium is to create reminders that go beyond colonial reports. It will also strengthen collaboration between academic research and community,” he said.

Biafraudnians....una thank you ooooo
?

Our eye don open....tegolo...no time to waste time ..Lagos we move

God don bless the YORUBAS with Lagos ...

Naa who go see this place wey no go jealous am...

Please...Lagos government should do the document history about this light train... Because my brother Across the Niger go propagate fake stories in future say Naa Abia or Anambra first build light train. For Obodo Nigeria ...

Me I Sabi my Inlaw ooooo

Enemies of Lagos go soon Arrive to cry blood on this thread....
Make una watch

walefresh3:
Please...Lagos government should do the document history about this light train... Because my brother Across the Niger go propagate fake stories in future say Naa Abia or Anambra first build light train. For Obodo Nigeria ...

Me I Sabi my Inlaw ooooo

😂😂😂

walefresh3:
Enemies of Lagos go soon Arrive to cry blood on this thread....
Make una watch

They are still busy on twitter trying to save Yorubas from Yorubas, even though Simon Ekpa has declared an 60 days sit-at-home in their region. Lol.

Ekò oni baje o ...
Àwọn tó fẹ́ baje kọ́ni mọrí dele..Ase wa

walefresh3:
Biafraudnians....una thank you ooooo
?

Our eye don open....tegolo...no time to waste time ..Lagos we move

Your head is there!

That's why one of the best things that has happened to Yorubas in recent times is the increased hatred of the Igbos towards us.

That hatred has woken many Yorubas out of their docility.

Whereas most Yorubas were liberals, we are now adopting a more CONSERVATIVE APPROACH to SW politics and YORUBALAND as a whole.

Henceforth our mantra in Yorubaland is YORUBA FIRST 🥇

God bless Lagos.

God bless YORUBALAND.

Amen!

#RestructureNigeria

History with nothing to show for

Negroid001:
History with nothing to show for

Evidence choke

If not, una no go dey enter night bus in thousands come hustle here.

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An average Hausa/Fulani no reason whatever happens in Lagos because they have their own rich culture and enough success stories.

People from the South-South Nigeria are contended with what the nature has blessed with, you will never see them doing cho cho cho about what the SW are doing in their region.

But you see the blodas from across the Niger bridge, as if without Lagos they cannot breath, instead of them to look inward to see what they can do to make their region attractive, no, they won't, they would rather be transferring their PVC to other people region during election while ing and financing insecurities in their region. I hope their leaders will tighten up their belt and start correcting them on their expansionist attitude, because soon or later, a governor will emerge in Lagos and will not tolerate their attitude again.

A welcome development from the leaders of Lagos State.

Late Gov. Ajimobi son marries Gov. Ganduje's daughter, I didn't see the Yoruba people bragging about it neither do I see Hausa/Fulani jubilating how they will use the lady to steal Oyo State from the Oyo people.

Gov. Sanwo-Olu daughter married her Oyo State born husband, I was surprised seeing the people across the bridge jubilating around, open series of thread, on NL, facebook posts and twitter comment how they have become Sanwo-Olu's inlaw simply because the groom is a very handsome man.

I hope they will have a leader soonest that will help them to cure their inferiority complex problem.

We should protect Lagos at all cost especially from the ndi developers and kwenus.

Noted

"Lagosians are from Benin Republic"

Bros some are even from Lesotho

AntiChristian:
"Lagosians are from Benin Republic"

If I go to the Governors office and speak Yoruba, wont he ask me to speak English?
He will. Policy summersault
The governor himself should use the local language to address citizens.
Shikenan fa!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLpF-Ok0_yY

👌 OK 🆗

adamusuleiman3:


Lagosians and ‘protect our heritage to be bequeathed on generations unborn.’

“It is important to know the history of our beginning. Being aware of our history will serve as a benchmark for future planning. It will create cultural awareness and help to teach valuable lessons that will assist in avoiding past mistakes.”

Former Attorney-General of Lagos State, Olasupo Sasore in his paper said the existence of Lagos dated beyond 1699 as claimed in some books, adding recent archeological discovery revealed that salt was produced in Badagry as back as 800 AD.

Other stakeholders in the discussion include academics like Prof. Rasheed Ajetumobi; Prof. Hakeem Tijani; Dr. Habeeb Sanni; Bajulaiye of Lagos, Prince Ayodele Ayodeji Oyekan, former General Manager of Lagos Traffic Radio, Dr. Olayinka Adagun; Mrs. Aduke Gomez; Arc. Bisi Sulu-Olumide; ESV. Akinbowale Akinyemi, Oga Omoyemi Azee shared their historical views and records of Lagos.

https://theeagleonline.com.ng/lagos-history-sanwo-olu-leads-charge-for-accurate-narrative-at-lasrab-community-symposium/

What's special about Lagos sef.

Good. Let the history of Lagos be taught in Lagos first before extending it to other regions in Nigeria

Can an indigene of Lagos state( Original Lagos Yoruba) become a governor in other SW states?

Ipob should upgrade their brains. "...Ipob hates to hear Lagos is one of the Yoruba cities...". That clause is a poison to ipob. They should write this history in books and distribute some of them to ipob for free because they wouldn't buy with their money, they prefer ignorance to knowledge. Let's keep a copy for that online @LagosPrince (without crown or kingship's root). They want Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo to go back, not knowing they are in their territories

This symposium is long overdue.

The history of Lagos needs to be told from the right perspective without any form of bias.

Kudos to LASRAB

saxywale1:

They are still busy on twitter trying to save Yorubas from Yorubas, even though Simon Ekpa has declared an 60 days sit-at-home in their region. Lol.

Are you even from Lagos? Or are you mistaking Ogbomosho with Lagos?

obonujoker:
Can an indigene of Lagos state( Original Lagos Yoruba) become a governor in other SW states?

They have told you the owner of Lagos, it is left for you to keep dancing on the podium of ignorance as you like. Lagos is one of the Yoruba cities that even existed before some Yoruba cities came...did you hear that right, Emeka?

History cannot be distorted. We must tell it as it is and not against or infavour of any groups of persons.