Nigerians have continued to make their mark outside the country in fields ranging from law and literature to academia and social media.
For some, their contributions have earned them a particularly lasting form of recognition — institutions, buildings and public facilities named in their honour.
From a Nigerian nurse who became an internet sensation through her love for London’s buses to a literary giant whose legacy lives on at a US college, these Nigerians have had their names attached to institutions and public facilities abroad.
1. Bemi Orojuogun — United Kingdom
Nigerian nurse and social media personality Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as “London Bus Aunty”, has been honoured in the United Kingdom after a London bus stop was reportedly named after her.
