Bariga
Bariga is a district and suburb in Lagos State, Nigeria. It was formerly under Somolu local government area of Lagos State but in 2013 it was upgraded by the State government as a Local Council Development Area. The local government secretariat is located at 19, Bawala street, Bariga. Arguably defined by its natural style as quick to fit. It presently has as its Chairman Alabi Kolade David.[1] It is the location of the oldest secondary school in Nigeria.[2]
Bariga | |
|---|---|
  Bariga Location of Bariga in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°32′6.0″N 3°23′41.0″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Lagos State |
| LGA(s) | Somolu |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| ZIP code | 100223 |
Notable institutions
- CMS Grammar School, Lagos
- Baptist Academy Obanikoro, Lagos
Notable people
- Olamide – Nigerian rapper
- Lil Kesh – Nigerian rapper, singer
- 9ice – Nigerian singer-songwriter
- Kingsley Momoh Nigerian Journalist, Actor & MC
See also
References
- "Bariga Local Council Development Area – Building a Legacy of Service". Archived from the original on 2019-05-20. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- "CMS Grammar School's principal, Ven. Tunde Oduwole gives account of stewardship". Ecomium Nigeria. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
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