A wave of reactions has trailed the official renaming of some streets after prominent Nigerian icons in music, sports, politics in the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
According to the outgoing Council Chairman, Kolade Alabi David, the renaming is aimed at honoring notable individuals who have enhanced Bariga’s reputation and positively impacted Nigeria’s global image through their work and contributions.
“As an administration, we took our time to reflect on a number of our people who have put the name of our local council on the global map through their respective God-given talents and craft,” Alabi said.
“We are also honouring eminent personalities who have contributed immensely to the development of our nation, state, and local community.
“Today, we officially rename these streets in honour of their legacies.”
Among those honoured are music legends, political leaders, and rising stars in sports. The new street names are as follows:
Ilaje Road renamed to King Sunny Ade Road
Bariga Road renamed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way
Community Road, Akoka renamed to Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Road
Ajidagan Street renamed to Olamide Adedeji (Baddo) Street
Charly Boy Bus Stop renamed to Baddo Bus Stop
Ifeanyi Street renamed to Abolore Akande (9ice) Street
Ayodele Street, Ladi-Lak renamed to Tony Tetuila Street
Ilojo Crescent, Obanikoro renamed to Bukayo Saka Street
Below are some reactions to the post by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Sanwo-Olu, Mr. Jubril Gawat on X:
@meet_ob said: “You named a street Baddo… and you expect the street to be crime free..did you say you took time to reflect on this process? It doesn’t look like you did.
“Maybe next time, go with Peter Obi Avenue at least, people might think twice before stealing out of pure civic guilt. Or better yet, Pitobi Street, let’s add some vibes.”
@Janechimeziee said: “Major in the minor and minor in the major. A useless government through and through.”
@temismart2 wrote: “Non of these people are originally from Lagos.”
@AdesanjoA said: “I see no reason why we are naming a street after bukayo Saka if the focus is on people who are putting Nigeria on the map. Peter Rufai died some weeks ago. He was a legend that did everything for his country. We need to start thinking better. Meanwhile am an arsenal fan.”
@Bamidele61548509 said: “Please, all these new street names you given out, which of the carries of those names are origin of Lagos State. Because if you are going to change names of streets, I believe the should carry the names of people that their origin is Lagos State whose life style impacted lagos.”