In an address, the author of the book, Mr. Elesin explained that it is the responsibility of all authors to fight history erosion through their works hence his decision to write the book to teach and draw attention to the true identity of Lagos.
Ṣé oníìkàn laajẹ́ ó ṣe, Oǹkọ̀tàn yìí Ọ̀gbéni Ẹlésin tó kọ ìwé yìí ní ojúṣe àwọn oǹkọ̀tàn ni láti má kọ ìtàn mánigbàgbé àti èròńgbà lórí ìwé yìí pé yóò se àfihàn ojúlówó ọmọ èkó tòóótó.