SANWO-OLU ADVOCATES TECH-DRIVEN APPROACH TO LAGOS HISTORY PRESERVATION
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Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, has emphasized the vital role that technology plays in safeguarding the city’s rich cultural and historical legacy and assuring its continued existence for upcoming generations.
The Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) hosted a symposium with the topic “Lagos: Bridging Knowledge and Unraveling History,” during which the governor made this statement.
At the symposium, Governor Sanwo-Olu asked participants and history buffs to look into creative ways to introduce the next generation to the history of the city in order to prevent the spread of false and misleading information about the State.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Secretary to the State Government, emphasized the value of inclusivity in shaping the story of Lagos and called for cooperation between the public and private sectors, civil society, and communities.
He stated, “Our cultural and historical legacy is not only a treasure to protect but a foundation for economic growth.”
The governor further emphasized that as everyone is a part of Lagos’ continuing story, it is critical to approach the city’s past with impartiality, inclusivity, and passion.
While underscoring the need to make Lagos’ history accessible beyond traditional learning environments, the governor said: “We are dedicated to ensuring that the history of Lagos is integrated into everyday life, especially for the younger generations.”
He reaffirmed Lagos’s government’s commitment to creating a sustainable and inclusive city while acknowledging that history will continue to shape its destiny.
The Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, emphasized in his remarks the importance of bringing back memories of Lagos’ past and how history not only informs but also influences the city’s socio-political and cultural development.
Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, emphasized that the symposium’s goal was to promote peace and togetherness by facilitating deeper insights into Lagos’ cultural and historical backdrop and information exchange.
Similarly, Mr. Olasupo Shasore (SAN), a former attorney general of Lagos State, urged Nigerians to actively take part in the attempts to recover historical artifacts and records that are currently in the possession of foreign countries, particularly the British.
The administration was urged to invest in recording and archiving the city’s history by academics and historians in attendance, including Prof. Rasheed Olaniyi and Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun (SAN), a former vice-chancellor of Lagos State University.
In order to sustain a peaceful coexistence, Fagbohun emphasized the significance of being cognizant of the values held by the indigenous people of Lagos while simultaneously promoting cooperation with non-indigenous communities.
History professor Prof. Rasheed Olaniyi emphasized the value of cooperation between academic and cultural communities in order to provide fair historical accounts that take oral traditions into account.
The symposium was crucial in analyzing the historical, colonial, and sociopolitical factors that have created Lagos into what it is now, according to LASRAB Director-General Mrs. Toyin Ogunlana.
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