Unlocking the Heart of Lagos: The Significance of Tafawa Balewa Square We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. In 1960, the course was redeveloped to celebrate Nigeria's independence and the lowering of the union jack. In 1960, the course was redeveloped to celebrate Nigeria's independence and the lowering of the union jack. Dec 24, 2025 · In the early 1970s, the former Race Course was transformed into Tafawa Balewa Square , designed as a national ceremonial ground for state events, parades, and commemorations. The redevelopment gave the site a monumental character and reinforced its role as a place of national symbolism. Dec 24, 2025 · In the early 1970s, the former Race Course was transformed into Tafawa Balewa Square , designed as a national ceremonial ground for state events, parades, and commemorations. The redevelopment gave the site a monumental character and reinforced its role as a place of national symbolism. The TafawaBalewaSquare is a 14.5-hectare ceremonial ground in Lagos Island, Lagos.The course was later demolished by the government of Yakubu Gowon to make way for TafawaBalewaSquare. In its hey days, the course hosted the Empire Day parades. TafawaBalewaSquare, shortened as TBS, was initially used as a horsing ground then called Lagos Race Course. TafawaBalewaSquare is Naija’s heartbeat in Lagos, a place where history meets the now. It tells the story of our fight for freedom, our love for sport, and our knack for turning spaces into something special. Every horse statue, every bronze plaque, every bus rolling out is a piece of us. TafawaBalewaSquare is a prominent historical landmark situated in theheartofLagos Island.