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Tinubu Square

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Tinubu Square

Tinubu Square (formerly Independence Square), is an open space landmark located in Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. It used to be called Ita Tinubu in memory of Madam Efunroye Tinubu, a slave trader and business magnate, before it was named Independence Square by leaders of the First Republic and subsequently Tinubu Square.

Structure

The square is iron-fenced with two flowing fountains, flowers and tropical trees in it. It is also contains a life-size statue of Madam Tinubu on a cenotaph.

References

Tinubu Square Wikipedia