Oworonshoki Explained

Oworonshoki is a suburb in Lagos State, Nigeria. The community is under the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State.^[1] ^[2] Geographically, Oworonshoki is pivotal to Lagos state as it connects the Mainland and Island areas of Lagos via the Third Mainland Bridge. It also hosts a terminus of the Apapa Oworonshoki Expressway.

Under Kosofe Local Government Area, Oworonshoki has two wards, Ward A and Ward B.^[1] ^[2] ^[3]

The Longest Road in Oworonshoki is Oworo road.

The present king of oworonshoki is Oba Saliu Babatunde (Oloworo 2)

Some notable people from Oworonshoki are

- Hermes Iyele (Reality Tv Star)- Candybleakz (Musician)- Charles Bassey (Basketballer)- Valu (Renowned Dancer and Community Organizer)

The Community has a media outfit on Instagram and Twitter - @oworotv

References

https://www.channelstv.com/2021/12/03/in-lagos-district-slum-party-brings-hope-and-life/

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/program/al-jazeera-close-up/2022/7/20/nigerias-dancer-for-change-close-up

https://www.channelstv.com/2021/12/03/in-lagos-district-slum-party-brings-hope-and-life/amp/

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/dancers-perform-during-the-slum-party-at-oworonshoki-news-photo/1236974416

Notes and References

Female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual functioning of married women in Oworonshoki Community, Lagos State, Nigeria. John Lekan Oyefara. African Population Studies. 29. 1. 2015. 4 September 2021.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) and theory of promiscuity: myths, realities and prospects for change in Oworonshoki Community, Lagos State, Nigeria. Lekan John Oyefara. Genus: Journal of Population Sciences. LXX. 2–3. 7–33. 10.1.1.1002.8223 .
Web site: Brief History of Kosofe Local Government. Kosofe Voice. 30 August 2019. 4 September 2021.