Tinubu Square, Formerly Known as Independence Square in 1970

famous open space landmark on Broad Street in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria is called Tinubu Square, formerly known as Independence Square. It bears the name of Madam Efunroye Tinubu, female aristocrat and merchant.

Before officials of the First Nigerian Republic renamed it Independence Square following Nigeria’s independence, it was known as Ita Tinubu. Later, it was renamed Tinubu Square. This image exudes very pleasant sense of tranquility and quiet.

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