Tradition and Origin People of Awori, Ijebu, E.t.c – Basic 2 Nigerian History Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

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

1. Discuss the tradition of origin of the indigenous people of Lagos
2. Examine the relationship among the indigenous people of Lagos
3. Identify the most populous indigenous people of Lagos

Lesson Content

Origin Stories of Lagos Indigenous People

Awori People:

• They came from Ile-Ife long ago
• They were led by a hunter who found the lagoon (big water)
• They settled around Lagos Island and mainland
• Their name “Awori” means “people who settled by the lagoon”

Egun People:

• They came from the ancient Benin Kingdom
• They moved to the coastal areas for fishing
• They are skilled fishermen and traders

Ijebu People:

• They also came from Ile-Ife
• They settled in the eastern part of Lagos State
• They are known for trading and farming

Relationships Among Indigenous People

• All three groups are friends and neighbors
• They trade with each other (buy and sell things)
• They sometimes marry people from other groups
• They share similar customs and festivals
• They all respect traditional rulers (kings and chiefs)

Most Populous Group The Awori people are the most populous (have the most people) among the indigenous people of Lagos State.

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Where did the Awori people originally come from? a) Kano b) Ile-Ife c) Calabar d) Abuja
2. What does “Awori” mean? a) People who like water b) People who settled by the lagoon c) People who fish d) People who farm
3. Which indigenous group are known as skilled fishermen? a) Awori b) Ijebu c) Egun d) All of them
4. What is the most populous indigenous group in Lagos? a) Egun b) Ijebu c) Awori d) They are all equal
5. How do the indigenous people relate to each other? a) They fight always b) They don’t talk to each other c) They are friends and trade together d) They live separately

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