Enjoy ‘Detty December’ in South West Nigeria
“Detty December” is a popular slang for the lively, month-long festive period in Nigeria mostly beginning from mid-December to the New Year and has been loosely described as letting loose and indulging in some fun and merriment. I had a sneak peek of that from November 19 – 23, 2025 while in Lagos on an official assignment. It was a retreat by the Department of Conflict and Dispute Resolution of the Niger Delta Development Commission. It was organised by Peace and Development Projects headed by rights activist, Francis Abayomi. With the business meeting done and dusted on Thursday, November 20, the Friday and Saturday was spent by the participants to bond, recreate and network. On Friday, November 21, 2025, the team was at the Badagry Heritage and Slave Museum. The museum offers deep dives into the region's history, particularly its role in the slave trade. We were also at the First Storey Building in Nigeria built between 1842 and 1845 by Rev. C.A Gollmer, this bu...