To
mark
the
200th
anniversary
of
the
birth
of
Richard
Lander
and
to
celebrate
the
Lander
brothers’
remarkable
achievements
an
'Expedition
of
Goodwill'
is
planned
for
November
2004
to
retrace
their
historic
River
journey.
Following
the
positive
relationship
developed
with
the
Emir
of
Bussa
during
the
recce,
the
journey
will
commence
at
New
Bussa
in
the
North
of
Nigeria
and
terminate
at
Asaba
in
the
South.
Using
canoes
and
local
boats,
team
members
will
traverse
nearly
800km
along
this
famous
river
To
raise
public
awareness
of
this
wonderful
forgotten
story
of
discovery
Megan
and
Emily
Lander,
the
great-great
great
grand-daughters
of
Richards'
brother
John
Lander,
will
be
members
of
the
expedition
team
heading
for
the
'Lander
Brothers’
Anchorage
on
the
banks
of
the
River
Niger.
