The Isale Eko Descendants’ Union, in collaboration with Alliance Francais/Mike Adenuga Centre and the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau will, on Tuesday, hold its inaugural symposium in commemoration of the third edition of its Isale Eko Day celebration.
The topic of the symposium is “The Significance of the Isale Eko in the History of Nigeria”.
According to a statement by Yomi Tokosi and Opeyemi Bakreen, chairman and general secretary of the union, respectively, speakers and panelists at the event include: Adele Jinadu, a professor of political science; Olasupo Shasore, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN); Taibat Lawanson, associate professor of urban planning at the University of Lagos; Ed Keazor, a historian, lawyer and author, and Bilkiss Adebiyi-Abiola, director-general of the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau.
The event will take place at the Alliance Francais/Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos at 5pm.
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“Members of the public are cordially invited to join the symposium live via Zoom and YouTube in line with the Covid-19 protocol,” the statement reads.
“Isale Eko Day is an event aimed at promoting the oneness of indigenes, friends and well wishers of Isale Eko. Isale Eko, which translates to ‘Downtown Lagos’ or metaphorically, to the ‘Origin of Lagos’, is the core of Lagos Island. It is the very heartland of the Island as it is home to the traditional institutions and the most inhabited area of the Island till date.
“Settlement on the Island started from Isale Eko and it’s the traditional home of Lagosians. We believe the greatness of Isale Eko, the history, culture and diversity, is worthy of annual celebration.
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“The Isale Eko Descendants’ Union is an apolitical socio-cultural organisation founded for the promotion of education, heritage and oneness of Isale Eko and its indigenes (www.omoisaleeko.org).”
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