HISTORICAL FACTS: 57 Lagos Townships and Their Founders
1) Isheri Olofin – Founded by Olofin Ogunfunminire Awogunjoye and his followers from Ife. They also founded Ebute Metta and Iddo. 2) Eko (Lagos Island) – Originally called Ereko (Farmstead), it was a pepper farm (Oko Iganran) founded by Awori prince Aromire from Iddo. Later conquered by Benin warriors. 3)Continue Reading