Exclusive: Why we decided to rename popular streets in Ajegunle – Ajeromi Ifelodun local government
Many social media commentators pointed out that 15 out of the 24 streets bore Igbo names and were being replaced by Yoruba names.
In early November, a street-renaming notice issued by the Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government started to circulate on social media.
According to the notice, which was signed by an unnamed council manager, the old names were being revoked in place of new ones.
The streets affected include Imo Eze street, Oyikere street, George street, Uzor street, Agbe street, Emordi street, Osho Drive, Deliverance street, Achakpo street, Iwu Lane, Hospital Road, Ebubedike street, Ezie street, Eze street, Ben Onyeka street, Nise street, Jones Waribi, Anosike street, Ogbowankwo Lane, Mba street, Queens street, Oboh street, and Kirikiri road.
Many social media commentators pointed out that 15 out of the 24 streets bore Igbo names and were being replaced by Yoruba names.
The public notice issued by Ajeromi Ifelodun local government. Credit: Omoluabiododo/X.
“This will cause tribal tensions,” one X user said. “Why did you give them the names when you know you will take it back?”
Ajeromi-Ifelodun council responds
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