A Nigerian lady has sparked widespread reactions online after stumbling upon her grandmother’s social studies notebook from 1974, which contains historical insights about Lagos and the formation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The unexpected discovery has fascinated many social media users, offering a rare glimpse into Nigeria’s past through the lens of a student’s handwritten notes from nearly five decades ago.
She shared details of her discovery on her page via the popular social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, where she revealed that the notebook belonged to her grandmother and contained detailed information about Lagos, the early days of the FCT, and a list of military governors who governed the 19 states of Nigeria at the time.
In her post, the lady expressed her excitement about finding such a valuable historical document, emphasizing how much insight it provides into the country’s political and geographical landscape during the 1970s. The notebook serves as an educational relic, shedding light on how history was taught in Nigerian schools decades ago.
She wrote:
“Found my grandmother’s social studies note from 1974. A lot of gems in it, including some scant history of Lagos here.”
“Some bit about the formation of FCT and military governors of 19 states.”
The post quickly gained traction online, with many social media users finding the discovery both fascinating and nostalgic. While some marveled at the historical details preserved in the notebook, others were surprised by how much Nigeria’s educational system has changed over the years.
The revelation also sparked conversations about the importance of preserving historical documents and the need for better archiving of Nigeria’s rich history. Some users suggested that the notebook should be properly preserved as part of a personal or public archive.
As the discussion continued, several social media users took to the comment section to share their thoughts, admiration, and curiosity about the historical details found in the notebook.
See some reactions below:
@NgoziToksOsu: “Your grandma has beautiful handwriting. This is lovely to read.”
@ajowhales_bobo: “This is a gem because my school no teach us this one for government and history sef not to talk of social studies.”
@Ifyyodunze: “I had so much interest in the planning of Abuja, details about the distance and time to be completed. I also picked that it was said that some of the states changed their names to avoid discrimination (which is something many people lie about today in order to dilute history).”
@vickAlmondo: “So, I’m curious about the folks that claimed someone years later built Lagos. This puts the effort of earlier administrations and the indigenous people and British to squabble. Thank you for sharing.”
@AlphaYommex: “Create a mini archive or museum and put them in a glass box to preserve it.”
@Skillful_Dammy: “Wow, so this hard cover book been existing since then. Interesting.”
The discovery of this social studies notebook has reignited interest in Nigeria’s history, especially among younger generations who may not have learned about these details in modern-day school curriculums. It serves as a reminder of the rich historical narratives that can still be uncovered from the past, urging people to cherish and preserve old documents that hold valuable insights into the country’s journey.
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