Protest breaks out in Lagos community over renaming of Streets, Bus stops
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 30/07/2025
Residents of Ilaje Road in the Bariga area of Lagos have staged a protest against the recent decision of the Bariga Local Council Development Area, LCDA, to rename the road after music legend, King Sunny Ade.The protest, which took place on Wednesday, drew community members who described the renaming as a disregard for their heritage and an attempt to erase their cultural identity.The controversial name change was reportedly approved by the immediate past LCDA chairman, David Kolade Alabi, just before the end of his tenure, despite earlier opposition from residents.Addressing the (…)
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