Ikoyi Cemetery

Ikoyi Cemetery is one of many landmarks located in Ikoyi, part of the Eti Osa local government area of Lagos state, Nigeria. Many prominent Nigerians such as Herbert Macaulay are interred at Ikoyi Cemetery.[1]

Maintenance problems

Ikoyi Cemetery has recently fallen into disrepair[2] with efforts by the Eti Osa local government to have private sector participation in the upgrade and upkeep of the cemetery.[3]

Notable burials

References

  1. ↑ Zik: A Selection from The Speeches of Nnamdi Azikiwe. Cambridge University Press. pp. 58–59. ISBN 9780521091350. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  2. ↑ Nwaneri, Nneka (5 July 2010). "The dead sleep with weeds at Ikoyi". The Nation Online NG. Archived from the original on 2010-07-10. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Nigeria: Private Sector Raises Mortuary, Cemetery Stakes in Lagos. allafrica.com. Vanguard. 19 April 2007.

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Coordinates: 6°27′05″N 3°24′42″E / 6.45139°N 3.41167°E / 6.45139; 3.41167

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