Chuks,
Yes, I can just imagine that. The remnants of Chief Igbenidion's airline can still be seen, blackened with mould at Benin airport. The Esama of Bini Kingdom and founder of Okada Airlines was one of the richest men in Nigeria. His business empire included Okada Air (now moribund), a bank (now distressed), a private boarding school, hospital, car dealership, and an international trading firm. A very flamboyant man, Gabriel Igbinedion, started experiencing a decline in fortunes and was reputed to have been heavily in debt to the tune of billions of naira. However, this trend took a different turn after his first son, Lucky, became the Governor of Edo State.
Don't forget also in Lagos those little 3 wheeler motor scooters, first built by Vespa (or Piaggio?) in Italy, then manufactured in India and finally being built here in Ikeja as the result of an incentive by former Lagos State Military Administrator, Brig-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa and now known as 'Marwas'. They still cut a dash through the Ikeja traffic and offer a bit more protection from the elements than an Okada.