By Simdi Gloria:-
Anthony Joshua, a Nigeria-British boxer, has a street named after him in the Sagamu Local government Area of Ogun State.
Gbenga Banjo, The council Chairman announced that the Cinema Road in the council had been renamed “Anthony Joshua Way.
Banjo said on Tuesday in his family house on Anthony Joshua Way in Sagamu, said the decision was to show appreciation to the boxing legend “for making Sagamu and Remoland proud.
Anthony Joshua retained his world title belts with a ninth-round triumph over Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev earlier this month.
On Wednesday, the Remo Growth and Development Foundation congratulated the Sagamu LDA naming road after Joshua.
Yemisi Oluwole, Chief Operating Officer of the body, described Joshua as a Remo International Ambassador in a statement.
Oluwole called on the youths of Remoland to emulate Joshua by being the best in their careers. She also thanked leaders and stakeholders in the state.
“They should always be law-abiding and stay away from any act that can lead to social unrest,” Oluwole said.