By Ngozi Emedolibe Seasoned political journalist Tolani Abatti presents a historical compendium of the women who have shaped Lagos State over the past 60 years in a richly illustrated volume written in fluid, engaging prose.Lagos occupies a strategic position in the socio-economic landscape not only of Nigeria but of Africa. With a population of nearly 20 million people, drawn from diverse ethnic groups and nationalities, and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that surpasses those of many African countries, it is understandable why its politics—and indeed its bureaucracy—matter so much. Since…
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