Full List of All Streets Renamed in Lagos Released, New Name Sparks Reactions
- Local councils in Lagos State renamed 32 streets to honour public figures, musicians, and leaders, sparking both celebration and criticism
- Bariga LCDA praised individuals who contributed to national development, while Ajeromi-Ifelodun’s renaming stirred ethnic exclusion concerns
- Residents raised alarm over the replacement of Igbo-named streets with Yoruba names, prompting debate over heritage and inclusion
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The Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State have renamed a combined total of 32 streets within their jurisdictions.
The move, aimed at honouring individuals who have significantly impacted community identity and national progress, has garnered both praise and criticism.
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Hon. Kolade Alabi David, outgoing Chairman of Bariga LCDA, stated the initiative sought to celebrate those “who have positively projected the name of the community and contributed meaningfully to national development.”
Bariga LCDA renamed eight streets, including Ilaje Road now known as King Sunny Ade Road, and Bariga Road rebranded as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way. Notable Nigerian musicians such as Olamide Adedeji (Baddo), Abolore Akande (9ice), and Tony Tetuila were also honoured through street renamings.
Ajeromi-Ifelodun street renaming faces ethnic criticism
In contrast, the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area renamed 24 streets, but the decision has ignited ethnic exclusion debates among residents.
Reports from the area indicate dissatisfaction over the replacement of streets originally named after Igbo figures with names associated with Yoruba identity. Streets such as Imo Eze Street became Layiwola Oluwa Street, and Emordi Street was changed to Ayoola Fatai Street.
Residents voiced concerns about the ethnic implications of the renaming exercise, describing it as a departure from the region’s diverse heritage. The controversy has prompted wider discussion on the balance between local honour and inclusive representation in public symbols.
Full lists of renamed streets in Lagos
Both councils released comprehensive lists detailing the name changes. The Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA’s new street names include tributes to entertainers, traditional leaders, and political figures such as Daddy Showkey, Rabiu Oluwa, and Chief Tajudeen Ogunoiki. Meanwhile, Bariga LCDA’s renamings feature public figures and popular celebrities, adding cultural flair to urban navigation.
The changes come amid ongoing efforts by Lagos councils to revitalise neighbourhoods and reinforce community pride. While the gesture has been applauded in some quarters, the discourse around ethnicity and inclusion continues to shape reactions.
The following is the full list of the streets that have been renamed by the Ajeromi-Ifelodun LCDA and Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA):
Old street name - New street name
Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA Street Renaming
Imo Eze Street - Layiwola Oluwa
Oyikere Street - Yeye Iretiola
George Street - Daddy Showkey
Uzor Street - Kalejaiye Adeboye
Agbe Street - Bayewu Kamal
Emordi Street - Ayoola Fatai
Osho Drive - Musibau Oluwa
Deliverance Street - Musediq Prince
Achakpo Street - Rabiu Oluwa
Iwu Lane - Chief Tajudeen Ogunoiki
Hospital Road - Chief Dele Fayemi
Ebubedike Street - Adeyemi Samuel
Ezie Street - Moriliat Arogundade
Eze Street - Erelu Mojisola
Ben Onyeka Street - Mukaila Kolawole
Nise Street - Tawa Ajoke
Jones Waribi Street - Ogunkoya Shina
Anosike Street - Jegede Marcus
Ogbowankwo Lane - Alhaji Garba Street
Mba Street - Sanwo-Olu Road
Queens Street - Erelu Iwa Street
Oboh Street - Kola Balogun
Kirikiri Road - Oba Olu-Iwa Road
Akpiri Street - Moruf Oyekunle
Bariga LCDA Street Renaming
Old street name - New street name
Ilaje Road - King Sunny Ade Road
Bariga Road - Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way
Community Road - Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road
Ajidagan Street - Olamide Adedeji (Baddo) Road
Ifeanyi Street - Abolore Akande (9ice) Street
Ayodele Street - Tony Tetuila Street
Ilojo Crescent - Bukayo Saka Street
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