Tinubu Square
Tinubu Square (formerly Independence Square), is an open space landmark located in Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.[1] It used to be called Ita Tinubu in memory of Madam Efunroye Tinubu,[2] a slave trader and business magnate, before it was named Independence Square by leaders of the First Republic and subsequently Tinubu Square.[3]
Structure
The square is iron-fenced with two flowing fountains, flowers and tropical trees in it. It also contains a life-size statue of Madam Tinubu on a cenotaph.[3]
References
- ^ Juliet Umeh (23 March 2016). "Tourism: Maximising potential of Tinubu Square, Lagos". National Mirror Newspaper. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ Ọladipọ Yemitan (1987). Madame Tinubu: Merchant and King-maker. University Press.
- ^ a b Seun Akioye (22 November 2013). "Tinubu Square: A befitting memorial to an Amazon". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
6°27′14″N 3°23′22″E / 6.4538°N 3.3894°E
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