Reno Omokri React To No Man’s Land In Lagos

Former presidential aide and social commentator, Reno Omokri, has strongly refuted claims that Lagos State is a “no-man’s land,” clarifying that only Lagos Island once served as Nigeria’s capital—not the entire state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a post shared on Monday via his verified (formerly Twitter) handle, Omokri criticised what he described as the “ignorance” of certain activists and journalists about Lagos’ political history and structure.

Lagos Island, Not Lagos State, Was the Capital

According to Omokri, the argument that Lagos should belong to everyone because of its former status as the capital of Nigeria is historically inaccurate.

“Lagos State was never Nigeria’s capital. Only Lagos Island was. The rest of the state was not,” he asserted.

He drew an analogy with the United Kingdom, noting the distinction between the City of London and Greater London, which operate under different administrations.

Lagos Symbolises Unity Without Losing Identity

Omokri highlighted how Lagos Island has long embraced Nigeria’s diversity, citing landmarks named after leaders from other ethnicities:

“Ahmadu Bello Way and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue are not just major roads—they are billion-dollar waterfronts lined with embassies and institutions.”

He also referenced the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja—named after a northerner—as evidence of Lagosians’ acceptance of national unity symbols without tribal resistance.

Lagos Has the Right to Prioritise Indigenes

Omokri firmly stated that Lagos, like any other state, has the constitutional right to preserve its heritage and prioritize its people.

“That’s why the federal government created states—to allow different ethnic groups space for cultural expression.”

He argued that states are not obligated to promote cultures that are not native to them, drawing parallels with U.S. states that adopt varying stances on controversial issues such as abortion and LGBTQ rights.

“Don’t Like Lagos? There Are 35 Other States” – Omokri

Omokri addressed critics of Lagos directly, encouraging them to relocate if they are dissatisfied with the state.

“Nigeria has 35 other states. If Lagos doesn’t suit you, you’re free to move.”

He pointed out that Lagos is far from being the most polluted region in the world, according to the United Nations, urging detractors to verify facts before making derogatory statements.

Lagos: A Model of Good Governance

Highlighting Lagos State’s achievements, Omokri listed several reasons why the state stands out:

• Pays above the national minimum wage

• Owes no salaries to civil servants

• Subsidises public education and transport

• Conducts regular local government elections

• Does not interfere with LGA finances

• Runs soup kitchens and subsidised farmers’ markets

• Invests heavily in infrastructure

• Ranked 19th best city to live in globally by TimeOut Magazine

Street Renaming Is Not a Crisis

On recent protests about the renaming of streets in Lagos, Omokri warned against using such issues as a smokescreen for orchestrated unrest.

“If you want to exploit street renaming as a pretext to incite chaos in Lagos, it will not be tolerated.”

In conclusion, he reiterated that Lagos, like every Nigerian state, is entitled to define its own identity—free from misinformation or external pressure.

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