NIGERIA: OGUN: Trip to Ijoko with the Legacy Group (June 2016)

When we first arrived, our friends recommend that we join the Nigerian Field Society (NFS). A society that devotes itself to the study of West Africa's fauna and flora, history, culture and its people. 

These sort of society has vast network and work hand in hand with other societies and NGO that shares the same value and one of them is Legacy 1995 or LEGACY. Established in 1995, set up by a small group of Nigerian and foreign members with the aim of promoting historical sites all over Nigeria to the attention of the public and younger generation. They have train trips to Ogun state just north of Lagos and this time we are visiting the town of Ijoko.

Btw, this trip was in June, 2016 and I wasn't alone. MJ was present. In fact, it was his idea to join this trip. A note about LEGACY, with the Nigerian Railway joint committee had restored the GM's house for the railway which was built circa 1890s and now functions as a rail museum and HQ of the group. The rail trip organized by LEGACY is the highlights among the activities they have.

Jaekel House

MJ in action

Mama 2

Mama left on the 12th day of Ramadan, 1437 Hijra or June 18th, 2016 in University Malaya Medical Centre's CCU. She was 64.

She was interred at a nearby cemetery, about a kilometer from home. We decided the design of the grave would be something she would appreciate and had it done before I went back to Lagos.

We, the children would like to convey our most sincere thanks to family members, neighbors and friends for all the assistance and assurance during the trying time. Also to well wishers in FB, WA and SMS, near and far. We really appreciate it all. Thank you.