From Orji to Mayegun: Another Lagos LG Renames Streets, Full List Emerges
- A Lagos council, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, has become the second to rename streets amid the ongoing controversies
- This came amid the controversies of the renaming of streets in the Bariga local council area of the state, particularly the renaming of Charly Boy Bus Stop to Olamide Baddo Bus Stop
- Femi Falana, a human rights activist, has joined several other Nigerians to criticise the renaming of the bus stop
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Amid the controversies that followed the street renaming in some parts of Lagos, the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state has announced the renaming of six streets within its territory. The move was part of its wider street naming and revalidation exercise.
Recently, the renaming of streets sparked controversies, particularly about the changing of the well-known Charly Boy Bus Stop to Olamide Baddo Bus Stop in the Oworonshoki area of the Bariga Local Council Development Area of Lagos.
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Nigerian speaks against the renaming of streets
Tribune reported that many Nigerians have spoken out against the renaming of the bus stop, including prominent figures like the Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), who claimed it was "unconstitutional".
On Friday, August 1, the Eti-Osa Council, in a public notice signed by its council manager, Oluwakemi Oshun, announced the renaming of the streets, adding that it takes effect immediately. The council then call on business owners, residents and the general public to update their records and ensure they reflect the changes.
According to the council, the renaming of the streets was to ensure the reflection of the historical and cultural identity of the affected areas. It added that it would improve navigation and data management.
Why Eti-Osa LG renames streets
The Eti-Osa local government explained that the exercise was carried out with necessary consideration for community relevance and the needs for urban planning.
Below is the list of the affected streets:
| S/N | Old Names | Area | New Name |
| 1 | Tony Amadasun Road | Igbo Efon | Chief Femi Pedro Road |
| 2 | Dr. Udo Wogu Drive | Chevy View | Chief Adebola Dosunmu Drive |
| 3 | Augusta Orji Street | Aro Ologolo Road | Alhaji Adio Mayegun Street |
| 4 | Chike Mba Close | Osapa London | Hon. Sikiru Ashorota Close |
| 5 | Ugochukwu Orji Street | Igbo Efon | Barr. Wale Sanni Street |
| 6 | Fubara Dublin Green Street | Igbo Efon | Rafiu Olukolu Street |
Lawyer speaks on street renaming
Okanlawon Gaffar, a legal practitioner, in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, explained that the naming and renaming of streets is solely the responsibility of the local government in Nigeria, adding that it is the residual duty of the council under the constitution.
He said:
"The point would be whose duty is to name the street and rename it? That’s the residual list, and it’s the duty of the Local Government."
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Sanwo-Olu announces palliative in Lagos
Legit.ng earlier reported that Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rolled out plans for the state to tackle the growing hardship in the state.
The state planned to share daily food in some identified Mama Puts and restaurants across the state.
According to Sanwo-Olu, delivery would be free in all hospitals, while there is a 25 per cent cut on public transport in the state, including buses, trains and ferries.
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