Tafawa Balewa square

Tafawa Balewa square Located in the center of Lagos Island, built in 1972.This was where Nigeria celebrated its independence on October 1st, 1960 when the Prime Minister Balewa, announced the country’s independence in his speech held at the square which was later named after him.

 

Tafawa Balewa Square is spectacular to Lagos city and Nigeria as a whole, it serves as a remembrance arcade to victims of World war I and II and also the Nigerian Civil war. It is surrounded by impressive buildings and memorial sites, and is in constant use for variety of celebrations and official functions.

Regardless of when you visit, you are sure to find some sort of activity going on, which makes Tafawa Balewa Square a great place to experience Nigerian culture.

 

The Tafawa balewa square, originally called “Race Course” has many distinct features. At the entrancegate is an elaborate sculptural piece, which comprises of four white horses hovering above the gate and seven eagles, which are symbols from the national emblem signifying Strength and Dignity respectively.

 

 

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