Tinubu, Jonathan, Bode George, Ooni, Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, others for Herbert Macaulay Colloquium in Lagos on Saturday

Eighty years after his death, eminent Nigerians will gather in Lagos on Saturday to honour Nigeria’s foremost nationalist, Pa Herbert Olayinka Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay.
The occasion, which holds at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, at 10am is being organised by the Macaulay Heritage Foundation.

A statement by the family spokesman, Erelu Adeola Macaulay, says the event will also mark the 162nd anniversary of the birth of the elder statesman, politician, surveyor, engineer, architect, journalist and musician who founded Nigeria’s first political party in 1923.

Born on November 14, 1864, Macaulay was known for his pivotal role in opposing British colonial rule and laying the groundwork for Nigeria’s independence. He died in 1946.
While President Bola Tinubu is the Special Guest of Honour at the event, former President Goodluck Jonathan is the Chairman.
Also expected are the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, Chief Bode George; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), statesmen, political leaders, captains of industry, clerics and members of the academic community.