Heroines In Lagos State : Madam Efunroye Tinubu And Others Basic 2 Nigerian History Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

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

1. Explain the meaning of heroine
2. Name the place and date of birth of these heroines
3. Tell the contribution of these heroines to the development of Lagos state

Lesson Content

What is a Heroine? A heroine is a brave woman who does great things to help her people and community. Heroines are remembered for their good deeds and courage, just like heroes.

Heroines of Lagos State

1. Madam Efunroye Tinubu

• Place of Birth: Owu (near Abeokuta), but lived most of her life in Lagos
• Time Period: 1800s (lived from about 1805-1887)
• Contributions:
  1. Was a very successful trader and businesswoman
  2. Sold salt, tobacco, and other goods
  3. Helped many people get jobs in her businesses
  4. Fought against slavery (people being sold as slaves)
  5. Advised kings and chiefs on important matters
  6. Helped poor people and widows
  7. Stood up for women’s rights
  8. Has a square named after her in Lagos (Tinubu Square)

2. Madam Pelewura

• ontributions:
  1. Was a leader of market women
  2. Fought for traders’ rights
  3. Organized women to protest unfair taxes
  4. Helped market women get better treatment
  5. Showed that women could be strong leaders
  6. Fought against colonial government’s unfair laws

3. Chief (Mrs.) Tinuade Adekunle Ojora

• Place of Birth: Lagos
• Time Period: 1900s
• Contributions:
  1. Was a successful businesswoman
  2. Helped other women start businesses
  3. Supported education for girls
  4. Was involved in community development
  5. Showed women they could succeed in business

4. Madam Kofoworola Abeni Pratt

• Place of Birth: Lagos
• Time Period: 1900s-2000s
• Contributions:
  1. Was the first woman to become a chief in Lagos
  2. Worked to improve women’s lives
  3. Helped start women’s organizations
  4. Fought for children’s education
  5. Promoted cultural activities

Why These Heroines Are Important:

• They showed that women can be great leaders
• They helped make life better for other women
• They fought against unfair treatment
• They were successful in business when it was difficult for women
• They helped educate children and support families
• They proved that women are strong and capable

Lessons We Learn From Them:

• Work hard to achieve your dreams
• Help others who need support
• Stand up for what is right
• Be brave even when things are difficult
• Use your success to help your community

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. What is a heroine? a) A woman who sings very well b) A brave woman who does great things to help people c) A woman who is very beautiful d) A woman who has many children
2. What was Madam Efunroye Tinubu famous for? a) Only cooking food b) Being a successful trader and fighting against slavery c) Only taking care of children d) Only farming
3. What is named after Efunroye Tinubu in Lagos? a) A school b) A hospital c) A square d) A river
4. What did Madam Pelewura fight for? a) More markets b) Market women’s rights and against unfair taxes c) More roads d) More houses
5. What did these heroines show other women? a) That women should stay at home only b) That women can be great leaders and succeed in business c) That women should not work d) That women should not go to school

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