Preserving Legacy: Q1 Highlights

Dear <<First Name>> <<Last Name>>

It’s been a busy few months! This past quarter was packed and a lot has unfolded since our last newsletter—here’s everything you might have missed!

A surprise visit as Legacy1995 strengthens its ties with the Nigerian Railway Corporation

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, paid a surprise visit to Jaekel House on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. This came after a delegation from Legacy1995, led by the President, Mr. Taiye Olaniyi and the Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Mrs. Josephine Nwokedi, had paid a significant courtesy visit to Dr. Kayode Opeifa in March at the NRC headquarters in Ebute Meta, Lagos and organised an interactive training for public relations staff of the NRC earlier in January. Read more here

The rhythm that unites us

On Thursday 3rd April 2025, Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Drummer’s Day with rich cultural extravaganza and a sensational display of music and dance. The festivities were officially inaugurated by Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, the wife of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Read more here

Women’s History Month Webinar: The Importance of Matrilineal Heritage

For women's history month, Legacy1995 co-founder and member, board of trustees, Mrs. Kofo Adeleke paid tribute to one of our amazons, a distinguished social historian, author, journalist and valued member of Legacy1995, Late Mrs Omotayo Agunbiade, who passed on in October 2024. Mrs. Agunbiade notably documented the contributions and struggles of women throughout history. After the tribute, the webinar delved into a discussion on the roles of women as custodians of our cultural heritage with our member Mrs. Titilola Marinho-Anidugbe, Dr. Ekua Agah and Chief Mrs Tinuke McCarthy. The webinar was hosted by our very own Buki M. Animashaun.

If you missed it, you can watch here

Academic exchange with students at Ilukwe House

On Friday 14 March 2025, we had an inspiring day with students from the University of Lagos in an exchange focused on nurturing the next generation of restoration architects, leveraging the incredible resources at Ilukwe House - a practical learning environment, that provides access to essential research materials and resources.

It was a fantastic experience, and we are excited about many more academic partnerships to come!

Upcoming Excursion

Legacy1995 is off to sightsee some historic sites in Ibadan! Conducted by experienced guides, we will take off early morning on Saturday 26 April 2025 at the Mobolaji Johnson train station in Ebute Meta and ride to Ibadan where we will visit the iconic Dominican Chapel and New Culture Studio to learn more about the architecture of Demas Nwoko, and its great historic importance.

DATE Saturday 26th April 2025

DURATION Ten hours 8 am – 6 pm

COST (covers transport and lunch)

Paid Up Legacy Members

From Lagos and environs (includes train tickets) NGN 30,000.00

From Ibadan and environs (excludes train tickets) NGN 18,000.00

Non paid up Legacy members and all others NGN 40,000.00

If you are interested in this excursion, please contact BUKOLA on 08094884295 or events@legacy1995.org.ng for more information.

Membership

Would you like to become the newest member of LEGACY or renew your old membership? If you answered yes, please find information on our membership types and rates below.

Once you've selected your preferred membership type and made payment, kindly email your payment confirmation to memberships@legacy1995.ng

We look forward to having you join us!

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