The earliest settlers of the major town in Lagos State

Lesson Note: The Earliest Settlers of the Major Towns in Lagos State

Class: Basic 2 

Subject: History

Topic: The Earliest Settlers of the Major Towns in Lagos State Objectives:

1. Name the earliest settlers in each town in Lagos State using the Lagos State map.

2. Identify the earliest settlers in Lagos State.

   CONTENT 

 Lagos State is a cosmopolitan city with a rich history. The state is made up of several towns, each with its unique history and settlers. 

The major towns in Lagos State include Lagos Island, Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, and Ikeja. Using the Lagos State map, let's identify the earliest settlers of each town:

1. Lagos Island: The earliest settlers of Lagos Island were the Awori people, who migrated from Ile-Ife in the 15th century.
2. Badagry: The earliest settlers of Badagry were the Awori people, who settled in the area in the 15th century. Later, the town was influenced by European settlers, particularly the Portuguese.
3. Epe: The earliest settlers of Epe were the Awori people, who settled in the area in the 15th century.
4. Ikorodu: The earliest settlers of Ikorodu were the Ijebu people, who settled in the area in the 15th century.
5. Ikeja: The earliest settlers of Ikeja were the Awori people, who settled in the area in the 15th century.

Guided Practice: Using the Lagos State map, can you identify the location of each town and its earliest settlers?

Home work 

Complete the following exercises:

1. Name the earliest settlers of Lagos Island.
2. Who were the earliest settlers of Badagry?
3. Identify the earliest settlers of Epe.
4. Who were the earliest settlers of Ikorodu?
5. Name the earliest settlers of Ikeja.

Assessment: Students will be assessed based on their participation in class discussions and their ability to identify the earliest settlers of each town using the Lagos State map.

Conclusion: In conclusion, the earliest settlers of the major towns in Lagos State were the Awori people, who migrated from Ile-Ife in the 15th century. Other towns, such as Badagry, were influenced by European settlers, while Ikorodu was settled by the Ijebu people. By understanding the history of the earliest settlers, we can appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Lagos State.

Note: The teacher will use the Lagos State map to illustrate the location of each town and its earliest settlers. The students will also use the map to complete the exercises.