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Photograph of Nigerian people 'crossing the Asa River after leaving Illorin'

GB1752.UAC/1/11/9/2/16 | UAC Public Relations Department.UAC Public Relations Department: Photograph Albums.UAC Public Relations Department: Nigeria Album. | Photograph looking across the river. A crowded boat is in the foreground, coming towards the viewer. Two men are using large oars to steer and propel the boat. A large number of people are gathered in the background standing in the water, near the distant shore. They are probably awaiting transportation across the river.