₦airaland Forum

People in Nigeria during colonial times and up to 1960 often showed more respect, took pride in keeping their environment clean, and were content with modest means.

Back then, community values and discipline were strong, which made daily life feel more grounded and orderly. Today, changes in lifestyle and challenges can make things seem different.

Back in the day, people managed every bit of the little money they had with care and lived contentedly. They appreciated what they earned and made sure it lasted. Today, many seem more desperate and restless, often struggling to get by or chasing quick money, which makes the difference really stand out.

Looking at the 1960 image of Tinubu Square, it’s clear how clean and well-kept the environment was, no litter, smooth roads, and tidy surroundings. You can really see the pride people took in their public spaces back then, a sharp contrast to some of today’s hustle and mess. Makes you appreciate the old-school care for community spaces, right?

1st Photo; Take a look at 1960 image of Tinubu Square and its surrounding;

2nd Photo: Women on a street in Aba, Eastern Region (Nigeria), 1951( By Lorenzo Dow Turner - Black American).

3rd Photo: The Idumota Clocktower. The Idumota Tower was donated by the Syrian/Lebanese community in honour of H.M King George V in 1935.

4th Photo: The Tinubu Square was also donated to Nigeria by the Lebanese community in 1960, in celebration of Nigeria's independence( Both the 3rd and 4th structures built by the Italian construction company Cappa & D “Alberto).
@Greg Nwoko

Mynd44:
Racoon, I don't understand why the second picture featured in this collection.Please enlighten me

Aba is NOT a relic of Lagos, Aba is a strong town with its own history, culture and pride. It is a town that has its own stories to tell and not smuggled under another city so far from it. Doing this just confused people and is an attempt to rewrite history

Ttalk:
We earnestly urge the government of Lagos state revived the master plan of Lagos state as shown in this picture and do the needful.

Any illegal building should be demolished while non taxable immigrant should be send back home to develop their states to look like this beautiful piece.

nothingspoil70:
Look at those breasts. Very organic, even though they were being used to feed a baby, yet they were not saggy.

I miss the good old days when everything was original and pure

Mynd44:
Racoon, I don't understand why the second picture featured in this collection.

Title: Some Important Relics Of Colonial Lagos In Pictures

Second picture: 2nd Photo: Women on a street in Aba, Eastern Region (Nigeria), 1951( By Lorenzo Dow Turner - Black American).


Please enlighten me

Aba is NOT a relic of Lagos, Aba is a strong town with its own history, culture and pride. It is a town that has its own stories to tell and not smuggled under another city so far from it. Doing this just confused people and is an attempt to rewrite history