Built between 1891 and 1893, the Old Colonial Secretariat once stood at the very centre of British administration in Lagos. It housed top colonial officers and served as the key seat of government decisions that shaped Lagos and its early urban development. Beyond its grand pillars and towers, what truly makes this place special are the moments in history that happened within its walls — debates of the Legislative Council, decisions on land, trade, and laws that would later define the city we kn