From Politics To Pop Culture: Lagos Honours Tinubu, Olamide, 9ice & Saka With Street Names

The Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has officially renamed several streets in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, among other notable figures.

The announcement was made by the outgoing council chairman, Kolade Alabi David, as he marked the end of his tenure on Friday.

Among the changes, the well-known ‘Charly Boy’ bus stop has now been renamed after award-winning rapper and singer Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Badoo. Another street was named after Arsenal and England football star, Bukayo Saka.

Alabi explained that the gesture is a tribute to individuals who have elevated the name of Bariga and Nigeria on the global stage through their talents and achievements.

“As an administration, we carefully considered people who have placed our council area on the world map through their God-given talents, as well as distinguished personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the progress of our nation, state, and local council,” he said.

“We are today officially renaming some streets to honour their legacies.”

The council also renamed Ilaje Road after Juju music legend King Sunny Adé.

The newly designated street names include:

• Ilaje Road – King Sunny Adé Road

• Bariga Road – Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way

• Community Road, Akoka – Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Road

• Ajidagan Street – Olamide Adedeji (Baddo) Street

• Ifeanyi Street – Abolore Akande (9ice) Street

• Ayodele Street, Ladi-Lak – Tony Tetuila Street

• Ilojo Crescent, Obanikoro – Bukayo Saka Street