Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the renaming of Bariga Road after President Bola Tinubu and Community Road in the Akoka area after himself.
The roads are among several newly renamed streets in Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), announced by the council chairman, Kolade Alabi, during the inauguration of various community projects on Friday.
Other personalities honoured include musicians Olamide, 9ice, Tony Tetuila, veteran musician King Sunny Ade and Arsenal footballer Bukayo Saka.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, said, “In Bariga, I also commissioned 21 roads, three primary schools, five primary health centres, a fire station, and a legislative chamber. These projects are investments in our people and the future of our communities.”
He commended Alabi and the chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Dele Osinowo, for their leadership and efforts in delivering projects across their communities.
“In Agboyi-Ketu, we opened the Otunba Bushura Alebiosu Multipurpose Building, a new primary school, an ICT Hub, the Oba Taiwo Adesegun Lamina Sports Centre, and four newly completed roads,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s support for the 57 local councils in Lagos, encouraging them to operate with accountability and autonomy.
He added, “These facilities belong to you. I urge you to take ownership of them, safeguard them, and preserve their vibrancy for future generations.”
The newly renamed roads include, Bariga Road to Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, Community Road, Akoka to Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Road, Ilaje Road to King Sunny Ade Road, Ajidagan Street to Olamide Adedeji (Baddo) Street, Charly Boy Bus Stop to Baddo Bus Stop, Ifeanyi Street to Abolore Akande (9ice) Street, Ayodele Street, Ladi-Lak to Tony Tetuila Street, Ilojo Crescent, Obanikoro to Bukayo Saka Street.
Mr Kolade Alabi said the renaming was aimed at recognising individuals who have contributed to the prominence of Bariga locally and globally.
He said, “As an administration, we took our time to reflect on a number of our people who have put the name of our local council out on the global map through their respective God-given talents and craft.”
