![]() He lamented the situation where indigenes of the state are being Long as he realises that he is there to serve his people and not his To me, I won't stop any indigene from delving into politics as If youĭon't use it well, somebody else will come and take it over from Stopping any Isale Eko indigene from being a politician. Indigenes to take what belongs to them politically. So, Lagos was the centre of NigerianĪnother prominent Isale Eko indigene, Layi Bembe, charged Isale Eko Later became the first elected member of the Legislative Council in 1946 'Lagos haboured people like Nnamdi Azikiwe of Igbo origin, who Until the early 50s since all Nigerian politicians lived in Lagos, That that Lagos used to be the heartbeat of the nation's politics, Playing up the role of Lagos as the heart of Nigeria, Okunnu said Okunnu emphasized on Eyo as central to the people of Isale Eko,Īdding that his great grandfather was the head of Eyo Alakete Pupa,Īdding that the concept of Eyo was built around friendship and love. Origin - Idu Ishagbe, Idumota, Idumagbo and Idu Itafa. He explained further that: 'the Isale Eko is largely of Benin So, Lagos is composed of varieties of people in The returned slaves also came to settle in Lagos - the 'We also have the Ijebus, the Egbas, the Oyos, the Ekitis, I have Nupe blood in me, as I speak to you here. Before then, the Nupes, Tapas also settled in Lagos. Idejos and the Benin people, adding that 'In fact, the Benin people He explained that Lagos is a blend of different ethnic groups-the Settlers there and thereafter other people came to settle in Now, thereĪre other parts of Lagos owned by the Idejos. 'Before then, Apapa was acquired by the colonial governmentĪlmost 90 years ago and the Oluwas were given compensation. Was compulsorily acquired by the colonial government in the 50s and they 'Oniru, for example, owns the present Victoria Island, which Luminary said Isale Eko started as a small fishing territory, populatedīy the Aworis and the land-owner families, the white cap chiefs, called Speaking on the historical importance of the community, the legal Way we can impact the society positively,' Okunnu said. Yourselves get out and be part of politics in Nigeria. 'We are not saying join this party or that party. Want to join, whichever party they believe in its philosophy and Indigenes is to become politically aware and join whichever party they Lagos politics, the way our fathers were then. Using this celebration to remind ourselves to be part and parcel of 'We are not involved in the political sector of Lagos. He also described the event as a wake-up call to indigenes of theĪrea, to be more participatory in the politics of the state. The heart goes, what is left?' the legal luminary stated. So, they areĪll here to rejoice among themselves. Most of the children don't know where Isale Eko is. 'Isale Eko Day is to bring the sons and daughters of Isale Eko Participate in the politics of the state. Indigenes, intimating them of its cultural values and the need to Of oneness and cooperation among the younger generation of Isale Eko While addressing the indigenes, a prominent Isale Eko indigene, Mrįemi Okunnu, said that the reason for the Day was to promote the spirit Okunnu an engineer, Mr Layi Ajayi Bembe members Of The Isale Eko Represented by his wives, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. In attendance were the Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akiolu 1, who was Prominent Isale Eko indigenes including their younger generations,ĭisplaying their culture in terms of food, drinks and music. The social event was graced by virtually all the Organisers, was meant to promote oneness, cohesion and integration among The event, held at the City Hall, on Lagos Island, according to the Historical heritage and let it be known that there are people who are Is seen as no man's land, the people of Isale Eko went into theĪrchives at the maiden edition of their day to bring out their rich Rekindling such history in the consciousness of the public. The idea to organise the maiden edition of Isale Eko Day by theĪboriginal inhabitants of the city recently was seen as a way of APA style: Pomp, Ceremony As Isale Eko Relieves History.Pomp, Ceremony As Isale Eko Relieves History." Retrieved from MLA style: "Pomp, Ceremony As Isale Eko Relieves History." The Free Library.
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