A new housing development in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos is doing its own little part to honour women whose efforts in shaping the history of Nigeria, have been unceremoniously forgotten. Okang Ashiwel Ochui, who is currently working on the project, took to Twitter to ask for help in naming 21 of the community’s streets after unsung female heroes in Nigeria’s history.
Guys, I need to name 21 streets, and I’d like to name them after some of the undercelebrated women in Nigeria’s history. Suggestions?
It didn’t take long for people to suggest a bunch of worthy names, from authors and activists to politicians and musicians.
Okang later tweeted out a shortlist which included 31 amazing women that all deserve the recognition. So, we wait to see which names get selected for the honour.
Can't mention everyone or take all of your suggestions, but I really appreciate them.— Okang Ashiwel Ochui (@hey_ashiwel) October 16, 2017
Here's our longlist. We will prune it down to 20. pic.twitter.com/tIbg1Lp1LN
Credit: womenofrubiesUpdated list to include more names; this will be tough: pic.twitter.com/Sik8mAKI9u— Okang Ashiwel Ochui (@hey_ashiwel) October 16, 2017
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