 The Laker State Government is set to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the Madean Christmas celebration in the country. Address and status correspondence in Alousa, the project manager at Christmas in Badagri, Ulufemi, Iroca, discussed that no less than 20,000 participants are expected at a CIB event to mark the day. According to him, this year's celebration promises to be an extraordinary blend of tradition, heritage and joy. Iroca stressed that the celebration of 181 years of Christmas in Badagri does not only symbolise the passage of time but also serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the community. As we celebrate 181 years of tradition, heritage and joy in Nigeria, as I approach the festive season, Badagri, the cradle of many firsts in Nigeria, prepares to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the Madean Christmas celebration in Nigeria. The Christmas in Badagri event stands as a testament to the rich historical warmth that envelops the Badagri town. And this year's celebration promises to be an extraordinary blend of tradition, heritage and joy. Eradicated museums, landmarks and heritage sites will be open for exploration, allowing visitors to connect with the town's past and appreciate the role it played in shaping Nigeria's history. It's a community of many firsts, starting with the first location gospel was preached in Nigeria. The first place Christmas was celebrated in Nigeria, just so you know, it is only Badagri that will be experiencing the 181st Christmas in Nigeria, because every other Christmas happened a year after, you know, in any other location. Badagri is also the home to the first story building, it is home to the first primary school in Nigeria, amongst many others. As we all know, Badagri is an historical place and we are pleasant, fascinating places. We have the first story building, we have the first primary school, we have where Christmas actually was preached and by the visits of the tourists that are coming, of course it's going to boost the economy of Badagri and as well as the market space, we have our fishes and water view there. As a tourist, it is good for you to come to Badagri and explore in all things. The CIB initiative is in partnership with the Lake Estates Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture and the Ministry of Home Affairs. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news, please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.