Location of the Indigenous People of Lagos State – Basic 2 Nigerian History Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Locate the indigenous people of Lagos state on the map of Lagos state

Lesson Content

Where Indigenous People Live in Lagos State

Awori People Location:

• Lagos Island (where Lagos started)
• Lagos Mainland
• Mushin area
• Ikeja area
• Agege area
• Alimosho area

Egun People Location:

• Badagry area (mostly)
• Some coastal areas
• Areas close to the sea and lagoons

Ijebu People Location:

• Ikorodu area
• Eastern parts of Lagos State
• Areas towards Ogun State border

Important Places to Remember

• Lagos Island – Where the Awori first settled
• Badagry – Main home of Egun people
• Ikorodu – Main home of Ijebu people in Lagos State

Map Reading Tips for Children

• Lagos State is by the Atlantic Ocean (big sea)

• It has many islands and lagoons (big waters)
• The indigenous people chose places near water for fishing and farming

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Where do the Awori people mainly live? a) Only in Badagry b) Lagos Island and Mainland areas c) Only in Ikorodu d) Only in Victoria Island
2. Which area is the main home of Egun people? a) Ikeja b) Victoria Island c) Badagry d) Lekki
3. Where do most Ijebu people live in Lagos State? a) Lagos Island b) Badagry c) Ikorodu d) Mushin
4. Lagos State is located by which big water body? a) River Niger b) Lake Chad c) Atlantic Ocean d) River Benue
5. Where did the Awori people first settle? a) Badagry b) Ikorodu c) Ikeja d) Lagos Island

Answers: 1(b), 2(c), 3(c), 4(c), 5(d)