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. It is the location of the oldest secondary school in Nigeria.
Notable institutions CMS Grammar School, Lagos Baptist Academy Obanikoro, Lagos Eva Adelaja Girls Grammar School, Lagos Grace Secondary, Lagos
Notable people Olamide – Nigerian rapper Lil Kesh – Nigerian rapper, singer 9ice – Nigerian singer-songwriter Kingsley Momoh Nigerian Journalist, Actor & MC
See also
Bariga Boys
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