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Did You Know? The First Primary School in Nigeria Was Established in Badagry
April 19, 2022
Badagry is situated in the coastal area of Lagos State, Nigeria, directly bordering Benin at Seme. The Wesleyan Mission (Methodist Church), during the British Colony, established the first primary school in Nigeria in 1843. In 1845, the school was named St. Thomas Anglican Nursery and Primary School by Rev. Golmer of the Church Missionary Society (CMS), founded … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Primary School in Nigeria Was Established in Badagry