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
StateLagos State
LGA(s)Somolu
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ZIP code
100223

Notable institutions

Notable people

  • Olamide Nigerian rapper
  • Lil Kesh Nigerian rapper, singer
  • 9ice Nigerian singer-songwriter
  • King Sunny Ade
  • Seun Awobajo
  • Segun Adefila
  • ID Cabasa
  • Ajasa
  • Salawa Abeni

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