THE STREETS NAMED AFTER IGBOS IS A HAPPENING PLACE WHERE U CAN GO AND GET CONNECTIONS........igbo amaka

interesting

Ahmadu bello way is almost in every state

Is Lagos the only place in Nigeria?

Igbo names for places on the Island. That shows the class of people they are...this is not a call to tribal war please. It's a fact

All this while where were were women in Nigerian or are they really useless from day one in Nigerian


Nigerian women get long way in Nigerian no hope no ambition no level

Na who Tinubu offend so tay na Ifako Ijaye dem con gee am street

waooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Isoduwa:
All this while where were were women in Nigerian or are they really useless from day one in Nigerian


Nigerian women get long way in Nigerian no hope no ambition no level

They only knos how to fikifiki

olurich01:
Take a look at this

It's easy na just to cut and paste.

Youngadvocate:
Igbo names for places on the Island. That shows the class of people they are...this is not a call to tribal war please. It's a fact

Just 3 Igbo names nah.

And they were top politicians when Lagos was still the capital of Nigeria.

Great hero's of Nigerians who fought for true democracy it is so painful that most of past leaders of the past are been assassinated .Our democracy today is full of Nepotism, corruption and innocent blood shield

This can never happen in the East, it's clear where our problem in this country emanates from

@ Poster, Well done.

Dr.Kofo Abayomi was not a founding member of Action Group.

THE FORMATION OF THE ACTION GROUP
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The announcement in Nigerian newspapers on 21 March 1951 of the birth of the Action Group took the country by storm. Those who later became covert and overt adversaries of the party heralded its debut in glowing terms. The Daily Terms, in an editorial comment headed ‘Awakening In The West’, hailed it as ‘first in the field with a definite plan for winning seats under the new Constitution.’ The paper described the objective of the Action Group as ‘admirable and deserving of support’.

The West African Pilot of 29 March 1951 (under the Managing Editorship of Dr Azikiwe), in an editorial comment wished the Action Group the best of luck.

By the time the formation of the Action Group was announced, it was already one year old. Early in March 1950, I had issued a circular to about sixty persons drawn from different parts of the Western Region, inviting them to a meeting which was to take place in my house at Ibadan on Sunday 26 March 1950, at 9 o’ clock in the morning. Over a period of some six months previously, I had made personal contacts and held discussions with every one of those who had been invited to the meeting. In the letter of invitation, I reminded them as follows:

You have already had a hint of the object of the meeting. Put in a nutshell, the object is to devise plans for organizing the people of the Western Region so that they may be able to play an influential and effective role in the affairs of Nigeria under the New Constitution.
In spite of my personal contacts with them and the circular letter only seven out of the over sixty persons attended the meeting:

These seven persons are still staunch and leading members of the Action Group and they are:
1. Mr S. O. Shonibare, then Manager UAC (Technical) Limited, Lagos; now Federal Publicity Secretary of the Action Group and Managing Director of the Amalgamated Press of Nigeria Limited;
2. Chief Abiodun Akerele, Barrister – at – Law; now Member of the House of Representatives and Balogun of Oyo;
3. Mr S. T. Oredein , then Shorthand Typist in the employ of the British American Tobacco Company Limited and Secretary of the BATC Workers Union; now Principal Organising Secretary of the Action Group, Western Region;
4. Mr Olatunji Dosumu, then Journalist in the employ of the Service Press Limited; now Administrative Secretary of the Action Group, Western Region;
5. Mr J. Ola Adigun, then Editor of Morning Star; now Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Western Region;
6. Mr Adeyiga Akinsanya, now Law Student, but formerly Manager of the African Press Limited – Printers and Publishers of the Nigerian Tribune; and
7. Mr Ayo Akinsanya, Chemist and Druggist, now Executive Director of the Western Nigeria Development Corporation.

SOURCE: AWO: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO,

Roads/Streets in Lagos especially in Ikoyi that were named by the British to remind us that they were once here:

Cameron road was named after Sir Donald Charles Cameron (1872-1948). He was a British Colonial governor. In April 1925, Cameron became the second governor of the British mandate of Tanganyika, taking over from John Scott, who was acting governor for Sir Horace Byatt. From 1931 to 1935 he was governor and commander-in-chief of Nigeria.

Glover road in Ebute Metta was named after Sir James Hawley Glover (1829-1885). He was a Captain in the British Royal Navy and later a colonial governor. On 21 April 1863 he was appointed administrator of the government of Lagos Colony.

Victoria Island in Lagos was named after Queen Victoria (1819-1901) who was the Queen of the United Kingdom and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she adopted the adopted the additional title of Empress of India.

Milverton Road in Ikoyi was named after Baron Milverton. Baron Milverton, of Lagos and of Clifton in the City of Bristol, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1947 for the colonial administrator Sir Arthur Richards. He had previously served as Governor of Nigeria. As of 2010 the title is held by his eldest son, the second Baron, who succeeded in 1978.

Moloney street in Lagos was named after Sir Cornelius Alfred Moloney KCMG(1848-13 August 1913) who was a British colonial administrator. He served as British administrator of the The Gambia from 1884 to 1886, Governor of Lagos Colony from 1886 to 1890, Governor of British Honduras from 1891 to 1897, Governor of the Federal Colony of the Windward Islands from 1897 to 1900, and Governor of Trinidad and Tobago from November 1900 to 1904.

Clifford Street now known as Murtala Mohammed Way in Yaba Lagos was named after Sir Hugh Charles Cliiford(1866-1941) who was a Briitish Colonial administrator. In 1903, he left Malaysia to take the post of Colonial Scretary of Trinidad. Later he was appointed Governor of the Gold Coast, 1912-1919, Nigeria, 1919-1925, and Ceylon, 1925-1927.

Eric Moore Street in Surulere, Lagos was named after Eric Olaolu Moore, a member of the colonial legislative council and the first Lagos member of the united committee of experts and adviser on Labour conventions and regulations. He was the father of Kofo Moore, the wife of Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, first Chief Justice of the Federation, who also established New Era Secondary School in Surulere, Lagos.

Denton street in Ikoyi was named after George Chadin Denton (1851-1928) who was the Colonial Secretary of Lagos in 1900.

Freeman street in Ebute Metta was named after Sir Henry Stanhorp Freeman (1831-1865) who was the first Governor of Lagos (1862-1865). He took over from acting Governor William Mccorskty.

Alexander Avenue in Ikoyi was named in honour of Cyril Wilson Alexander (1879-1947) who was Governor of the Southern provinces of Nigeria between 1929-1930.

Egerton street was named in honour of Sir Walter Egerton(1858-1947) who was the first Governor of the colony of Southern Nigeria between 1906-1912.

Osborne in Ikoyi was named after Jack Osborne who died on August 15, 2012 at the age of 103. He served with Chindits behind enemy lines in Burma, commanding Nigeria Troops during world war two.

Lugard Street in Ikoyi was named after Sir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard(1858-1945), former Governor General of Nigeria. Sir Lugard also named Port-Harcourt in honour of Sir Lewis Vernon Harcourt(1863-1922) who was the British Secretary for the Colonies between 1910-1915. Lord Harcourt’s nickname was “Loulou”.

Macgregor street in Ikoyi was named after Sir William Macgregor (1846-1919) who served as Governor of Lagos Colony Niger from 1899-1904 where he instituted a campaign against the prevalent malaria.

Thompson street in Ikoyi was named after Sir Graeme Thomson(1875-1933). He was appointed as Secretary for Ceylon in 1919,then Governor of British Guiana in 1922 and and of Nigeria in 1925.

Adeniyi Jones street in Ikeja was named after Dr. Curtis Crispin Adeniyi-Jones (1876-1957), a Nigerian Doctor and Politician. His son Femi is at present a member of guild of Stewards at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.

Macpherson street in Ikoyi,Lagos was named after John Stewart Macpherson (1898-1971). He was a British Colonial administrator who served as Governor General of Nigeria from 1948-1955. He was responsible for the introduction of the 1951 constitution, Macpherson constitution which provided for ”semi-responsible government”. His ADC during his tenure was General Johnson Thomas Umunakwe Aguiyi Ironsi(1924-1966) who later became the Head of State of Nigeria from January 1966 to July 1966.

Carter Bridge in Lagos was named after Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter (1848-1927). Carter was appointed Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Lagos on 3 February 1891.

Amazing how some keep calling Lagos a no man's land .
The thing is my mum is from Lagos. Lagos Island to be precise. She can trace four generations back to her family house in Lagos Island. The history of Lagos from the period of the aworis showed that yorubas dominated the landscape prior to the Oba of Benin expedition. Every Oba of Lagos has been yoruba. Historically, yorubas have been the dominant tribe in Lagos even before Nigeria became a Nation.

Saying that Lagos is a melting point for everyone is acceptable. After all it is the commercial capital of Nigeria and so many tribes have lived their entire life here which is why its a melting point. London is another classic example as the curent Mayor of London is of Pakistani Origin but also sees himself as a Londoner. Look at the way Nigerians are moving to Canada for better opportunities in droves. Canada is also becoming a melting point.

I cant imagine the Mayor of London now saying simply because he is of pakistani origin, London is now a no mans land. Or, the millions of Nigerians and Africans who have left for Canada should now turn back and say that Canada is a no mans land simply because maybe one Nkechi Adebunmi should become Prime Minister of Canada in future.

The thing is when people say Lagos is a no mans land, they actually attempt to diminish the cultural ties that generations have had in Lagos prior to migration. Based on almost every known record, yorubas were the orignial settlers in Lagos. If I now move to Enugu or Kano and i am popular in my community there and i speak the language and i win a seat in the house of reps there and get a street named after me , can i then also turn arround and say Enugu or Kano is no mans Land ?

Lagos is a melting point. You can say you are also a Lagosian. It can be our lagos together if you want but to say its a no mans land in the context people say is offensive/insensitive to say the least.

Very interesting, and informative piece of information

So so interesting, one thing I observed they all started doing exceptionally well at a tender age. Imagine someone there 'editor-in-chief at 24years (Jakande). I don't think we can ever have the Nigeria they all enjoyed. The British systems favoured and opened so many opportunities for them to thrive in a positive ways. Less or corruption free minds. Kudos OP

The picture referred to as Sir Kofo Abayomi's is incorrect. That picture is for Oba Akisanya, Odemo of Isara.

Nice share!

Which road did they name after MKO Abiola?

Kunu people can u see a lot of AFONJA names making us proud

So there is roads named in honour of Obasunjo and Buhari? I thought they were generals.

Nice thread.

God bless Nigeria

Viergeachar:


Just 3 Igbo names nah.

And they were top politicians when Lagos was still the capital of Nigeria.

Gabriel004:

don't mind them..only name on the street they have started mastubating.

Realist5:
Lovely. I noticed most of the roads are located at Victoria Island.

and ikoyi