Important Places of History in Lagos State – Basic 1 History Lesson Note (First Term)

Special Places in Lagos

Lagos has many important places with history.

Important Historical Places:

1. Governor’s Office (Alausa) – Where the Governor works

1. First Storey Building in Nigeria – The first tall building with stairs (in Badagry)

1. Local Government Headquarters – Where local leaders work

1. Railway Terminal (Iddo) – Where old trains stop

1. Lagos State House of Assembly – Where laws are made

1. Bar Beach – A famous beach in Lagos

1. National Theatre – A big building for shows and plays

1. Lekki Conservation Centre – Where animals and trees are protected

1. Tafawa Balewa Square – A big open space for celebrations

Why Are These Places Important?

• They tell us about Lagos history
• They show how Lagos grew
• People visit them to learn
• They make Lagos special

How They Help Lagos

• Tourists come to visit them
• People learn about history
• They create jobs
• They bring money to Lagos

Multiple choice exercise 

1. The Governor works at _____. 

1. a) the market
2. b) Governor’s Office
3. c) the beach

1. The first storey building in Nigeria is in _____. 

1. a) Badagry
2. b) London
3. c) Abuja

1. National Theatre is used for _____. 

1. a) sleeping
2. b) shows and plays
3. c) cooking

1. Animals are protected at _____. 

1. a) Bar Beach
2. b) Lekki Conservation Centre
3. c) Railway Terminal

1. Tafawa Balewa Square is used for _____. 

1. a) celebrations
2. b) farming
3. c) swimming

HOMEWORK 

1. Draw the National Theatre.
2. Ask your parents: Have you visited any historical place in Lagos?
3. Write the names of 3 important places in Lagos.
4. Ask: What is the name of our Governor?