The King Kosoko Memorial Lecture Committee has announced the 2025 edition of the prestigious event, themed “The Lagos Kingship, Its Territory, Culture, Traditions and Its Districts Before 1852.” Scheduled to hold on September 21, 2025, at The Glover Memorial Hall, Custom Street, Lagos Island, the lecture promises to be an enlightening experience for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.

The lecture aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Lagos kingdom’s history, exploring its territorial boundaries, political and economic structures, cultural practices, and significance in Nigerian history. Renowned historians and scholars will deliver papers on various aspects of the Lagos kingdom, shedding light on its rich heritage.

The lecture’s objectives include examining the historical context of the Lagos kingship before 1852, analyzing the territorial boundaries and districts of the Lagos kingdom, discussing the political, economic, and social structures of the Lagos kingdom, exploring the cultural and traditional practices of the Lagos kingdom, and highlighting the significance of the Lagos kingship in Nigerian history.

The event will take place on September 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Glover Memorial Hall, Custom Street, Lagos Island. Registration is free and open to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for attendees to gain a deeper understanding of Lagos’ rich history and cultural heritage. Don’t miss out on this enlightening experience!