Amid growing controversy over the renaming of roads and landmarks in Lagos State, the Eti-Osa Local Government Area has announced the renaming of six streets as part of its ongoing street-naming and revalidation initiative.

The announcement comes shortly after a similar move in Bariga Local Council Development Area sparked significant public backlash. The former Bariga council chairman, Kolade Alabi, had renamed several locations, including the popular "Charly Boy Bus Stop," which was controversially changed to "Olamide Baddo Bus Stop" along the Oworonshoki Expressway.

This wave of street renaming has drawn condemnation from prominent figures, including human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, who described the actions as unconstitutional.

In a public notice issued on Friday and signed by the Council Manager, Mrs. Oluwakemi Oshun, the Eti-Osa council stated that the new street names take immediate effect. Residents, businesses, and the general public were advised to update their records accordingly.

According to the council, the exercise aims to promote the cultural and historical relevance of local street names while improving navigation, urban planning, and identity management within the local government area.

The Renamed Streets

The list of renamed streets as released by the council includes:

  • Tony Amadasun Road in Igbo Efon is now Chief Femi Pedro Road

  • Dr. Udo Wogu Drive in Chevy View is now Chief Adebola Dosunmu Drive

  • Augusta Orji Street along Aro Ologolo Road is now Alhaji Adio Mayegun Street

  • Chike Mba Close in Osapa London is now Hon. Sikiru Ashorota Close

  • Ugochukwu Orji Street in Igbo Efon is now Barr Wale Sanni Street

  • Fubara Dublin Green Street in Igbo Efon is now Rafiu Olukolu Street

This development comes at a time when concerns about cultural identity and historical preservation in Lagos are increasingly becoming topics of public discourse. Critics argue that such renaming exercises may erase important cultural and historical references, while supporters view them as necessary updates to reflect contemporary figures and values.

The pattern of street renaming across different local governments in Lagos suggests a broader policy shift that may continue to affect other areas of the state in the coming months.

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