A statue is a sculpture,
representing one or more people. In Lagos, there are a number of statues of
illustrious personalities dotted in different parts of the state. Here are some of these
statues which you can visit.
Gani Fawehinmi Statue
The new, sparkling and towering statue of the late human rights
lawyer, activist and sage, Gani Fawehinmi SAN is located at the Liberty Park in
Ojota. The 44-feet tall statue was recently unveiled by the Lagos State
Government.
Fela Anikulapo Statue
Fela Anikulapo Kuti is unarguably one of the popular and
greatest musicians not only in Nigeria but across the world. Hence, it does not
come as a surprise that he is honoured by a statue. Tagged the Liberation
Statue, it is located at Allen Roundabout in Ikeja. The unveiling of the
Liberation Statue was part of activities marking Fela's 79th posthumous
birthday and the 20th anniversary of his demise. The interesting or unique
thing about the statue is that it is headless.
Herbert Macaulay Statue
Herbert Macaulay is perhaps the only one that has two statues to
his credit in Lagos. The one in Yaba in front of the bookshop house. He is
often referred to as the father of Nationalism in Nigeria. He is the grandson
of Bishop Ajayi Crowther (the first African Bishop). Herbert Macaulay was a
politician, an engineer, a journalist and most importantly a Nigerian
Nationalist.
Obafemi Awolowo Statue
Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo, GCFR was a Nigerian
nationalist and statesman who played a key role in Nigeria's independence
movement. He was the first premier of the Western Region. The statue is located
on Obafemi Awolowo Way by the Lagos Television (LTV) junction in Ikeja.
Arometa Statue
Sculpted by Biodun Shodeinde in 1991, the three white cap chiefs
was originally positioned at the point of entry to Lagos to welcome visitors to
the centre of excellence. However, due to some superstitious belief and the
statue being burnt down, it was moved to its present location in Epe. Even
though the statue was previously meant to welcome people to Lagos, the
sculpture is rich in meaning. The three chiefs represent the three kinds of
traditional greetings in Lagos Island. This monument is 12 ft tall.
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