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Lagos State

Lagos State (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Benin Republic, Lagos State borders Ogun State to the east and north making it the only Nigerian state to border only one other state. Named for the city of Lagos—the most populous city in Africa—the state was formed from the Western Region and the former Federal Capital Territory on 27 May 1967.[8][9]

Lagos State
Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó (Yoruba)
Nickname(s): 
Las Gidi, Gidi
Motto: 
Centre of Excellence
Location of Lagos State in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°35′N 3°45′E / 6.583°N 3.750°E / 6.583; 3.750Coordinates: 6°35′N 3°45′E / 6.583°N 3.750°E / 6.583; 3.750
Country Nigeria
Geopolitical ZoneSouth West
Date created27 May 1967
CapitalIkeja
Number of LGAs20
Government
 • BodyGovernment of Lagos State
 • Governor[1]Babajide Sanwo-Olu (APC)
 • Deputy GovernorKadiri Hamzat (APC)
 • LegislatureLagos State House of Assembly
 • Chief JudgeKazeem Alogba
 • National Assembly delegationSenators: Representatives: List
Area
 • Total3,577 km2 (1,381 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)[4][5]
 • Total9,113,605
 • Estimate 
(2020 by LASG and 2019 by National Bureau of Statistics)
12,772,884[2]35,000,000[3]
 • Rank1st/2nd of 36
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,600/sq mi)
DemonymLagosian
GDP
 • Year2014
 • Total$91 billion[6]
 • Per capita$4,333
Time zoneUTC+01 (WAT)
ISO 3166 codeNG-LA
HDI (2019)0.686[7]
medium · 1st of 37
Websitelagosstate.gov.ng

Geographically, Lagos State is dominated by bodies of water with nearly a quarter of the state's area being lagoons, creeks, and rivers.[10] The largest of these bodies are the Lagos and Lekki lagoons in the state's interior with the Ogun and Osun rivers flowing into them. Many other rivers and creeks flow throughout the state and serve as vital means of transportation for people and goods. On land, non-urbanized areas are within the tropical Nigerian lowland forests ecoregion with natural areas containing threatened populations of mona monkey, tree pangolin, and hooded vulture along with a transitory population of African bush elephants.[11][12][13][14] Offshore, the state is also biodiverse as there are large fish populations along with African manatees and crocodiles.[15][16]

Lagos State has been inhabited for years by various indigenous ethnic groups, primarily the majority Yoruba people that live throughout the state but also the Ewe and Ogu peoples in the far west. As a result of migration since the nineteenth century, Lagos State also has large populations of non-native Nigerian ethnic groups with Edo, Fulani, Hausa, Igbo, Ijaw, Ibibio, and Nupe peoples among other Nigerian groups. There are also groups from outside of Nigeria's modern borders with the Saro (Sierra Leonean) and Amaro (Brazilian) groups being descendants of formerly enslaved people that returned to Africa in the 1800s with a longstanding Middle Eastern Nigerian community (mainly Syrian and Lebanese Nigerians)[17] also forming a significant part of Lagos' population along with recent immigrants from Benin Republic, China, Ghana, India, Togo, and the United Kingdom.[18][19][20][21] Religiously the state is also diverse as about 55% of the state's population are Christian with around 40% being Muslim and the remaining 5% following traditional ethnic religions or other religions.[22]

In the pre-colonial period, the area that is now Lagos State was mainly fishing villages[23][24][25][26] and ports that at various points were controlled by states including the Oyo Empire and Benin Empire until the early 1800s when the city of Lagos had developed into a major kingdom of its own right. In 1850, the British successfully attacked the kingdom in the Bombardment of Lagos before installing an ally as Oba and signing a treaty that established Lagos as being under British protection. Ten years later, the forced Lagos Treaty of Cession led to the formal establishment of the Lagos Colony. In 1906, the colony was incorporated into the new Southern Nigeria Protectorate which merged into British Nigeria in 1914 with the city of Lagos as its capital. Upon independence in 1960, Lagos remained as the capital with much of the city forming the Federal Capital Territory while the rest of modern-day Lagos State was a part of the Western Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became Lagos State.[citation needed]

Economically, Lagos State is one of the most important states in the country as a major financial centre and would be one of the largest economies in Africa if it were a country[27] with a gross domestic product of $84 billion comparable with Ghana's $75 billion, Angola's $70 billion, and Ethiopia's $93 billion.[28] Lagos State is also a key culture, education, and transportation hub for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite being beset by overcrowding and chronic debilitating traffic, Lagos State has the highest Human Development Index in Nigeria and numerous developmental projects.[29][30]

History

Early history

Before the Portuguese name of Lagos had been adopted, Lagos' initial name was Eko which referred mainly to the Island. The first to settle in Eko were the Aworis in the 15th century and the Binis in the 16th century. The Aworis were conquered by the Benin Empire.[31] The Awori hunters and fishermen had originally come from Ile-Ife to the coast.[32][33]

It was in 1760 that the name Lagos was adopted by the Portuguese. Naming it after a city in Southern Portugal which was used as port for Slave Trade.[34] In 1861, Oba Docemo was the one who signed the treaty making Lagos a British Colony.[35]

Post-colonial era

Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967 according to the State Creation and Transitional Provisions Decree No. 14 of 1967,[36] which restructured Nigeria into a federation of 12 states.[37] Before the issuance of this Decree, Lagos city, which was the country's capital had been administered directly by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Lagos Affairs.[37] However, Ikeja, Agege, Mushin, Ikorodu, Epe, surulere, and Badagry were administered by the then Western Region Government.[37] Lagos, the city, along with these other towns were captured to create the state of Lagos, with the state becoming fully recognized as a semi-autonomous[38] administrative division on 11 April 1968.[37] Lagos served the dual role of being the State and Federal Capital until 1976 when the capital of the state was moved to Ikeja.[37] After the full establishment of the Federal Capital Territory, based on the recommendation of a of the Akinola Àgùdà–led committee set up by General Murtala Muhammed to review the need for a new capital for Nigeria in 1975. The seat of the Federal Government was formally relocated to Abuja on 12 December 1991.[39] Nevertheless, Lagos remains the financial centre of the country, and even grew to become the most populous city in the state and the country.[37]

Cities and towns

Lagos

Lagos is the most populous city in Lagos State, Nigeria as a whole, and the continent of Africa. The conurbation is one of the most populous in the world.[40][41] Lagos is a port which originated on islands separated by creeks, such as Lagos Island, fringing the southwest mouth of Lagos Lagoon while protected from the Atlantic Ocean by barrier islands and long sand spits such as Bar Beach, which stretch up to 100 kilometres (62 miles) east and west of the mouth. The metropolitan area of Lagos includes Ikeja (which is the capital of Lagos State) and Agege and Mushin.[citation needed]

Ikeja

Ikeja is the state capital of Lagos State. Ikeja is a planned residential and commercial town with shopping malls, pharmacies and government reserved areas. The Murtala Mohammed International Airport is in Ikeja. Ikeja is also home to Fela Kuti's African Shrine,[42] Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi house and Lagbaja's Motherland. It also boasts the largest shopping mall on the mainland.[43]

Lekki

Lekki is a city in the south eastern part of the state. It is a naturally formed peninsula, it is still largely under construction. As of 2015, only phase 1 of the project had been completed, with phase 2 nearing completion. The peninsula is approximately 70 to 80 km long, with an average width of 10 km. Lekki currently houses several estates, gated residential developments, agricultural farmlands, areas allocated for a Free Trade Zone, an airport, and a sea port under construction. The proposed land use master plan for the Lekki envisages the Peninsula as a "Blue-Green Environment City",[44] expected to accommodate over 3.4 million residential population and an additional non-residential population of at least 1.9 million.[45]

Ikorodu

Ikorodu is a city located north east of the state along the Lagos Lagoon. It shares a boundary with Ogun State. As of the 2006 Census Ikorodu had a population of 535,619.[46]it is the third largest city in the south west after Ibadan and Lagos and the 12th largest city in Nigeria.[47] It has an 2022 estimated population of 1,041,066. The population of the city currently grows at 5.26% annually and it is projected to reach 1.7million by 2035[48]

Eko Atlantic

Eko Atlantic is a planned city being constructed on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean.[49] It is located on the former Lagos' Bar Beach. Upon completion, the new island which is still under development is anticipating at least 250,000 residents and a daily flow of at least 150,000 commuters. The development will also have a positive environmental impact; its purpose is to stop the erosion of the Lagos coastline.[50] The Eko Atlantic City project received global recognition in 2009, as the Lagos State government and its private sector partners on the Project, South Energyx, received the Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Certificate.[51][52][53]

Badagry

Badagry is a coastal town in the state. It is situated between Metropolitan Lagos, and the border of the Republic of Benin at Seme. As of the preliminary 2006 census results, the municipality had a population of 241,093.[54] The area is led by a traditional king, Akran De Wheno Aholu Menu – Toyi 1,[55] who is also the permanent vice-chairman of obas and chiefs in Lagos State. It is known to hold the country's oldest storey building. Badagry is home to the Egun people who are predominantly fishermen.[54]

Epe

Epe is a town located on the north side of the Lekki Lagoon. It is popular for the fishing activities attributed to the city. Per the 2006 Census the population of Epe was 181,409.[56]

Epe is widely regarded as Lagos's fishing capital. Fishing is the main occupation of the people here, so it is no surprise that a sculpture of two giant fishes, erected at the Lekki-Epe T-Junction, welcomes you to Epe. The Epe Fish Market is regarded as Lagos's largest seafood market.[citation needed]

Epe town is well-known for its tranquilly. Aside from the adventure, sightseeing, and serenity, you also have access to low-cost animal protein.[citation needed]

Epe, like any other society, has special occasions and festivals where people come together to celebrate. Epe residents celebrate various festivals such as the Kayo-kayo festival, the Ebi bi festival, Ojude-Oba, and the Epe day.[citation needed]

Some campuses of popular higher education institutions in Lagos can be found within Epe. Lagos State University (LASU), Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Yaba College of Technology, and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education are among them (MOCOPED).[citation needed]

Epe is also the birthplace of notable individuals such as former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola.[8]

Ojo

Ojo is a town mainly occupied by the Aworis with a population of 507,693.[57] Lagos State University is in this town.

Economy

Lagos State is a major economic centre of Nigeria. It would be the fifth largest economy in Africa if it were a country.[27] Lagos State houses headquarters of most conglomerates and commercial banks in Nigeria.[58]

Its total generated revenue in 2017 was around 334 billion (equivalent to US$920 million), growing by 10.43% compared to 2016.[59] By the first half of 2021, the State's internally generated revenue (IGR) alone stood at over 267 billion.[60]

Imota rice mill

 
Imota rice mill

The Imota rice mill is an agricultural plant in Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, Nigeria. It was built in 2021 and will commence full production in the second quarter of 2022.[61][62] The rice mill has a capacity to produce 2.8 million bags of 50 kg bags of rice yearly, while generating 1,500 direct jobs and 254,000 indirect jobs. On completion, in line with the estimated installed infrastructure of the facility, the production capacity of the rice mill in Imota will set it among the largest in the world, and the largest in sub-Saharan Africa.[63]

According to Lagos State governor Sanwo-Olu, full production of the facility will drastically reduce prices of rice and pressure to purchase the commodity.[64] At this moment (early 2022) Nigeria produces husk rice, yet imports hulled/polished rice at a higher price.[65] Processing the national staple food rice in its own country therefore should improve Nigeria's trade balance.

Lekki Free Trade Zone

Lekki Free Trade Zone (Lekki FTZ) is a free zone situated at the eastern part of Lekki, which covers a total area of about 155 square kilometres. The first phase of the zone has an area of 30 square kilometres, with about 27 square kilometres for urban construction purposes, which would accommodate a total resident population of 120,000. According to the Master Plan, the free zone will be developed into a new modern city within a city with integration of industries, commerce and business, real estate development, warehousing and logistics, tourism, and entertainment.[66]

Infrastructure

 
Map of Greater Lagos with bridge, Manhattan as compare

Fourth Mainland Bridge

 
Artificial island with bridge

The Fourth Mainland Bridge is a 38 km long bridge project by the Lagos State Government, connecting Lagos Island by way of Langbasa(Lekki) and Baiyeku(Ikorodu) across the Lagos Lagoon to Itamaga, in Ikorodu.[67] The bridge is a 2 x 4 lane carriageway cross-sectional road with permission for BRT Lane and future road contraction. It is expected to become the second longest Bridge in Africa, featuring 3 toll plazas, 9 interchanges, 4.5 km Lagoon Bridge and an eco-friendly environment amongst other added features.[68]

 
Bridge exit

In April 2021 there were 6 bidders for the US$2.5 billion project. By December the preferred bidder would be known.[69]

In January 2022 the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reiterated the plan by the state government to commence the construction on the Opebi-Mende link bridge and the 38-kilometre 4th mainland bridge: "Construction work on the 38km 4th Mainland Bridge — which will be the longest in Africa — and the Opebi-Mende link bridge will commence this year."[70][71]

Government

Since its creation in 1967, the state has been administered either by a governor and a House of Assembly in civilian or quasi-civilian (under Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's administration) federal administrations, or by Sole-Administrators or Military Administrators in military dispensations. Since December 2007, Yoruba has been the second official language of debate and discussion for the House of Assembly after English. The House of Assembly is headed by the Speaker, an elected position which is currently held by Mudashiru Obasa, who has also won his party's ticket to run for a 6th term in the upcoming 2023 elections.[72]

Governor of the State

 
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State

The current governor of Lagos State is Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who emerged victorious in the March 9, 2019 Governorship elections.[73][74] Babajide Sanwo-Olu was sworn in on May 29, 2019, making him the 6th democratic governor of Lagos State and the 15th governor of Lagos State overall.[75][76] On 18 May 2022, Lagos state government announced total ban on Okada in 6 local government areas of the state.[77]

Administrative divisions

Local Government Areas

Lagos State is divided into five administrative divisions, which are further divided into 20 local government areas, or LGAs. They are:[78]

LGA name Area (km2) Census 2006
population
Administrative capital Postal
code
Agege 11 459,939 Agege 100
Alimosho 185 1,277,714 Ikotun 100
Ifako-Ijaye 27 427,878 Ifako 100
Ikeja 46 313,196 Ikeja 100
Kosofe 81 665,393 Kosofe 100
Mushin 17 633,009 Mushin 100
Oshodi-Isolo 45 621,509 Oshodi/Isolo 100
Shomolu 12 402,673 Shomolu 101
Ikeja Division 424 4,801,311
Apapa 27 217,362 Apapa 101
Eti-Osa 192 287,785 Ikoyi 101
Lagos Island 9 209,437 Lagos Island 101
Lagos Mainland 19 317,720 Lagos Mainland 101
Surulere 23 503,975 Surulere 101
Lagos Division 270 1,542,279
Ajeromi-Ifelodun 12 684,105 Ajeromi/Ifelodun 102
Amuwo-Odofin 135 318,166 Festac Town 102
Ojo 158 598,071 Ojo 102
Badagry 441 241,093 Badagry 103
Badagry Division 746 1,841,435
Ikorodu 394 535,619 Ikorodu 104
Ikorodu Division 394 535,619
Ibeju-Lekki 455 117,481 Akodo[79] 105
Epe 1,185 181,409 Epe 106
Epe Division 1,640 298,890
Total 3,474 9,019,534 Ikeja

The first 16 of the above LGAs comprise the statistical area of Metropolitan Lagos. The remaining four LGAs (Badagry, Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe) are within Lagos State but are not part of Metropolitan Lagos.

Local council development areas

In 2003, many of the existing 20 LGAs were split for administrative purposes into Local Council Development Areas. These lower-tier administrative units now number 56: Agbado/Oke-Odo, Agboyi/Ketu, Agege, Ajeromi, Alimosho, Apapa, Apapa-Iganmu, Ayobo/Ipaja, Badagry West, Badagry, Bariga, Coker Aguda, Egbe Idimu, Ejigbo, Epe, Eredo, Eti-Osa East, Eti Osa West, Iba, Isolo, Imota, Ikoyi, Ibeju, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ifelodun, Igando/Ikotun, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede, Ikeja, Ikorodu North, Ikorodu West, Ikosi Ejinrin, Ikorodu, Ikorodu West, Iru/Victoria Island, Itire Ikate, Kosofe, Lagos Island West, Lagos Island East, Lagos Mainland, Lekki, Mosan/Okunola, Mushin, Odi Olowo/Ojuwoye, Ojo, Ojodu, Ojokoro, Olorunda, Onigbongbo, Oriade, Orile Agege, Oshodi, Oto-Awori, Shomolu, Surulere and Yaba.[80]

Postal districts

This is a list of postal districts in Lagos State organised by local government area (LGA) and postal district, with postal codes also given.[81][82]

LGA District Postal code
Ajeromi Ifelodun Ajeromi 102103
Amuwo Odofin Amuwo odofin 102102
Amuwo Odofin Trade fair complex 102101
Badagry Badagry 103101
Epe Agbowa 106104
Epe Ejinrin 106102
Epe Epe 106101
Epe Erodo 106103
Ibeju-Lekki Ibeju 105101
Ibeju-Lekki Lekki 105102
Ikorodu Ikorodu rural 104101
Ikorodu Irepodun 104102
Ojo Ajangbadi Afromedia 102104
Ojo Ajangbadi Ikemba house 102107
Ojo Alaba 102115
Ojo Iba town new site 102112
Ojo Igbede 102109
Ojo Igbo Elerin 102106
Ojo Ilemba Awori 102108
Ojo Ilogbo 102110
Ojo Ira 102114
Ojo Ojo 102101
Ojo Okokomaiko 102105
Ojo Olojo 102113
Ojo Shibiri Ekune 102111

Electoral wards

Below is a list of polling units, including villages and schools, organised by electoral ward.[83]

LGA Wards
Agege Isale/Idimangoro; Iloro/Onipetesi; Oniwaya/Papa-Uku; Agbotikuyo/Dopemu; Oyewole/Papa Ashafa; Okekoto; Keke; Darocha; Tabon Tabon/Oko Oba; Orile Agege/Oko Oba; Isale Odo
Ajeromi/Ifelodun Ago Hausa; Awodi-Ora; Wilmer; Olodi; Tolu; Temidire I; Ojo Road; Layeni; Alaba Oro; Mosafejo; Temidire II
Alimosho Shasha/Akowonjo; Egbeda/Alimosho; Idimu/Isheri Olofin; Akesan; Ikotun/Ijegun; Egbe/Agodo; Igando/Egan; Ipaja North; Ipaja South; Ayobo/Ijon Village (Camp David); Pleasure/Oke-Odo; Abule-Egba/Aboru/Meiran/Alagbado
Amuwo-Odofin Amuwo-Odofin Housing Estate, Mile 2; Festac 1; Festac II; Kirikiri; Amuwo; Ijegun; Satellite; Irede; Ibeshe; Igbologun; Festac III
Apapa Apapa I (Marine Rd. and environs); Apapa II (Liverpool Rd. and environs); Apapa III (Creek Rd. Tincan/Snake Island; Apapa IV (Pelewura Crescent and environs); Ijora-Oloye; Olodan St. Olojowou St/Alh. Dogo Olatokunbo St. Iganmu; Gaskiya & environs; Afolabi Alasia Str. and environs; Malu Road and environs; Sari and environs
Badagry Posukoh; Awhanjigoh; Ibereko; Keta-East; Iworo Gbanko; Ajido; Ilogbo-Araromi; Ikoga; Ajara; Iya-Afin
Epe Etita/Ebode; Lagbade; Popo-Oba; Oke-Balogun; Ajaganabe; Ise/Igbogun; Oriba/Ladaba; Abomiti; Agbowa; Agbowa Ikosi; Ago Owu; Orugbo; Ilara; Ibonwon; Odoragunsin; Poka; Odomola; Ejirin; Itoikin
Eti-Osa Victoria Island I; Victoria Island II; Ilasan Housing Estate; Lekki/Ikate and environs; Ilado/Eti-Osa and environs; Ajah/Sangotedo; Ado/Langbasa/Badore; Ikoyi I; Ikoyi II; Obalende
Ibeju/Lekki Ibeju I; N2, (Ibeju II); Orimedu I; 02, (Orimedu II); 03, (Orimedu III); P1, (Iwerekun I); Iwerekun II; S1, (Lekki I); Lekki II; S2, (Siriwon/Igbekodo I); S,2a (Siriwon/Igbekodo II)
Ifako-Ijaye Ijaye; Old Ifako/Karaole; New Ifako/Oyemekun; Fagba/Akute Road; Iju Isaga; Iju-Obawole; Pamada/Abule-Egba; Ijaiye/Ojokoro; Ijaiye/Agbado/Kollington; Alakuko/Kollington; Ajegunle/Akinde/Animashaun
Ikeja Anifowoshe/Ikeja; Ojodu/Agidingbi/Omole; Alausa/Oregun/Olusosun; Airport/Onipetesi/Onilekere; Ipodo/Seriki Aro; Adekunle Vill./Adeniyi Jones/Ogba; Oke-Ira/Aguda; Onigbongbo/Military Cantonment; Gra/Police Barracks; Wasimi/Opebi/Allen
Ikorodu Isele I; Isele II; Isele III; Aga/Ijimu; Ipakodo; Imota 1; Imota II; Isiu; Igbogbo I; Igbogbo II; Baiyeku/Oreta; Ijede J; Ijede II; Agura/Iponmi; Odogunyan; Erikorodu; Agbala; Olorunda/Igbaga
Kosofe Oworonshoki; Ifako/Soluyi; Anthony/Ajao Estate/Mende/Maryland; Ojota/Ogudu; Ketu/Alapere/Agidi/Orisigun/Kosofe/Ajelogo/Akanimodo; Ikosi Ketu/Mile 12/Agiliti/Maidan; Isheri-Olowo-Ira/Shangisha/Magodo Phase I & II; Agboyi I; Agboyi II; Owode Onirin/Ajegunle/Odo-Ogun
Lagos Island Olowogbowo/Elegbata; Oluwole; Idumota/Oke; Oju-Oto; Oko-Awo; Agarawu/Obadina; Iduntafa; Ilupesi; Isale-Agbede; Olosun; Olushi/Kakawa; Popo-Aguda; Anikantamo; Oko-Faji; Eiyekole; Onikan; Sandgrouse; Epetedo; Lafiaji/Ebute
Lagos Mainland Otto/Iddo; Olaleye Village; Maroko/Ebute Metta; Oyingbo Market/Ebute Metta; Glover/Ebute Metta; Oko-Baba; Oyadiran Estate/Abule-Oja; Alagomeji; Iwaya; Yaba/Igbobi
Mushin Alakara; Idi-Oro/Odi-Olowu; Babalosa; Ojuwoye; Ilupeju; Olateju; Kayode/Fadeyi; Mushin/Atewolara; Papa-Ajao; Ilasamaja; Babalosa/Idi-Araba; Idi-Araba; Itire; Ilupeju Industrial Estate
Ojo Ojo Town; Okokomaiko; Ajangbadi; Ijanikin; Iba; Irewe; Tafi; Etegbin; Idoluwo; Sabo, Ojo barracks
Oshodi/Isolo Oshodi/Bolade; Orile-Oshodi; Isolo; Ajao Estate; Mafoluku; Sogunle; Sogunle/Alasia; Okota; Ishagatedo; Oke-Afa/Ejigbo
Somolu Onipanu; Palmgrove/Ijebutedo; Alade; Bajulaiye; Mafowoku/Pedro; Lad-Lak/Bariga; Ilaje/Akoka; Igbobi/Fadeyi; Fola Agoro/Bajulaiye/Igbari-Akoka; Gbagada Phase I Obanikoro/Pedro; Gbagada Phase II /Bariga/Apelehin; Abule-Okuta/Ilaje/Bariga
Surulere Orile; Aguda; Ijeshatedo; Akinhanmi/Cole; Yaba/Ojuelegba; Igbaja/Stadium; Shitta/Ogunlana Drive; Adeniran/Ogunsanya; Iponri Housing Estate/Eric Moore; Coker; Ikate; Baya-Oje; Igbon/Gambari; Iresaapa; Arolu; Iresaadu; Iregba; Iwofin; Ilajue; Mayin

Tertiary educational institutions in Lagos State

[84]

Tourist attraction and monuments

Lagos state has over 700 km Atlantic sandy beaches with about 20 between the West of Badagry and East of Lekki. They include:

People

While the state is essentially a Yoruba-speaking environment, it is a socio-cultural melting pot, attracting both Nigerians and foreigners alike.[112]

Indigenous inhabitants include the Awori and Ogu a.k.a. Egun in the Ikeja and Badagry Divisions respectively, with the Egun being found mainly in Badagry.

There is also an admixture of other pioneer settlers collectively known as the Eko.[113]

The indigenous people of the Ikorodu and Epe Divisions are mainly the Ijebu, with pockets of Eko-Awori settlers along the coastland and riverine areas.[114] The dominant religions in Lagos State are Islam and Christianity although a certain amount of traditional religion is still practiced.[115]

Mineral resources in Lagos State

The following mineral resources are found in Lagos State:[116]

Environmental Issues

Notable people

Transportation

Transportation by air:

Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja is one of Nigeria's five major international airports. It was built in 1978 and named after the former military head of state Late General Murtala Mohammed.[119]

Lagos has also has the Lekki-Epe International Airport which is a proposed airport in Lekki, Nigeria, designed for a capacity of 5 million passengers annually.[120]

Transportation by land:

People can commute using by bus using the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System, also known as Lagos BRT which is regulated by LAMATA.[121]

Transportation by Rail: The Lagos State Rail Mass Transit is an urban rail system which is under construction and should start operation by December 2022.[122][123]

See also

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Further reading

  • Ade Adefuye; et al., eds. (1987), History of the peoples of Lagos State, Lagos: Lantern Books, ISBN 9789782281487
  • Ajose, Sunny A. 2010. "The Evolution and Development of Lagos State Administration in Lagos State: A Sociological Approach."
  • Michael Filani (2012), The Changing Face of Lagos: From Vision to Reform and Transformation (PDF), Cities Alliance

External links

  • Lagos Interactive Maps & Sat Navs to travel around
  • Lagos digital street maps
  • Lagos State community website
  • History and Cities in Lagos

lagos, state, yoruba, Ìpínlẹ, Èkó, state, southwestern, nigeria, states, both, most, populous, smallest, area, bounded, south, bight, benin, west, international, border, with, benin, republic, borders, ogun, state, east, north, making, only, nigerian, state, b. Lagos State Yoruba Ipinlẹ Eko is a state in southwestern Nigeria Of the 36 states it is both the most populous and smallest in area Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Benin Republic Lagos State borders Ogun State to the east and north making it the only Nigerian state to border only one other state Named for the city of Lagos the most populous city in Africa the state was formed from the Western Region and the former Federal Capital Territory on 27 May 1967 8 9 Lagos State Ipinlẹ Eko Yoruba StateFlagSealNickname s Las Gidi GidiMotto Centre of ExcellenceLocation of Lagos State in NigeriaCoordinates 6 35 N 3 45 E 6 583 N 3 750 E 6 583 3 750 Coordinates 6 35 N 3 45 E 6 583 N 3 750 E 6 583 3 750Country NigeriaGeopolitical ZoneSouth WestDate created27 May 1967CapitalIkejaNumber of LGAs20Government BodyGovernment of Lagos State Governor 1 Babajide Sanwo Olu APC Deputy GovernorKadiri Hamzat APC LegislatureLagos State House of Assembly Chief JudgeKazeem Alogba National Assembly delegationSenators C Oluremi Tinubu APC E Tokunbo Abiru APC W Solomon Olamilekan Adeola APC Representatives ListArea Total3 577 km2 1 381 sq mi Population 2006 census 4 5 Total9 113 605 Estimate 2020 by LASG and 2019 by National Bureau of Statistics 12 772 884 2 35 000 000 3 Rank1st 2nd of 36 Density2 500 km2 6 600 sq mi DemonymLagosianGDP Year2014 Total 91 billion 6 Per capita 4 333Time zoneUTC 01 WAT ISO 3166 codeNG LAHDI 2019 0 686 7 medium 1st of 37Websitelagosstate gov ngGeographically Lagos State is dominated by bodies of water with nearly a quarter of the state s area being lagoons creeks and rivers 10 The largest of these bodies are the Lagos and Lekki lagoons in the state s interior with the Ogun and Osun rivers flowing into them Many other rivers and creeks flow throughout the state and serve as vital means of transportation for people and goods On land non urbanized areas are within the tropical Nigerian lowland forests ecoregion with natural areas containing threatened populations of mona monkey tree pangolin and hooded vulture along with a transitory population of African bush elephants 11 12 13 14 Offshore the state is also biodiverse as there are large fish populations along with African manatees and crocodiles 15 16 Lagos State has been inhabited for years by various indigenous ethnic groups primarily the majority Yoruba people that live throughout the state but also the Ewe and Ogu peoples in the far west As a result of migration since the nineteenth century Lagos State also has large populations of non native Nigerian ethnic groups with Edo Fulani Hausa Igbo Ijaw Ibibio and Nupe peoples among other Nigerian groups There are also groups from outside of Nigeria s modern borders with the Saro Sierra Leonean and Amaro Brazilian groups being descendants of formerly enslaved people that returned to Africa in the 1800s with a longstanding Middle Eastern Nigerian community mainly Syrian and Lebanese Nigerians 17 also forming a significant part of Lagos population along with recent immigrants from Benin Republic China Ghana India Togo and the United Kingdom 18 19 20 21 Religiously the state is also diverse as about 55 of the state s population are Christian with around 40 being Muslim and the remaining 5 following traditional ethnic religions or other religions 22 In the pre colonial period the area that is now Lagos State was mainly fishing villages 23 24 25 26 and ports that at various points were controlled by states including the Oyo Empire and Benin Empire until the early 1800s when the city of Lagos had developed into a major kingdom of its own right In 1850 the British successfully attacked the kingdom in the Bombardment of Lagos before installing an ally as Oba and signing a treaty that established Lagos as being under British protection Ten years later the forced Lagos Treaty of Cession led to the formal establishment of the Lagos Colony In 1906 the colony was incorporated into the new Southern Nigeria Protectorate which merged into British Nigeria in 1914 with the city of Lagos as its capital Upon independence in 1960 Lagos remained as the capital with much of the city forming the Federal Capital Territory while the rest of modern day Lagos State was a part of the Western Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became Lagos State citation needed Economically Lagos State is one of the most important states in the country as a major financial centre and would be one of the largest economies in Africa if it were a country 27 with a gross domestic product of 84 billion comparable with Ghana s 75 billion Angola s 70 billion and Ethiopia s 93 billion 28 Lagos State is also a key culture education and transportation hub for Nigeria and Sub Saharan Africa Despite being beset by overcrowding and chronic debilitating traffic Lagos State has the highest Human Development Index in Nigeria and numerous developmental projects 29 30 Contents 1 History 1 1 Early history 1 2 Post colonial era 2 Cities and towns 2 1 Lagos 2 2 Ikeja 2 3 Lekki 2 4 Ikorodu 2 5 Eko Atlantic 2 6 Badagry 2 7 Epe 2 8 Ojo 3 Economy 3 1 Imota rice mill 3 2 Lekki Free Trade Zone 4 Infrastructure 4 1 Fourth Mainland Bridge 5 Government 6 Governor of the State 7 Administrative divisions 7 1 Local Government Areas 7 2 Local council development areas 7 3 Postal districts 7 4 Electoral wards 8 Tertiary educational institutions in Lagos State 9 Tourist attraction and monuments 10 People 11 Mineral resources in Lagos State 12 Environmental Issues 13 Notable people 14 Transportation 15 See also 16 References 17 Further reading 18 External linksHistory EditMain article History of Lagos Early history Edit Before the Portuguese name of Lagos had been adopted Lagos initial name was Eko which referred mainly to the Island The first to settle in Eko were the Aworis in the 15th century and the Binis in the 16th century The Aworis were conquered by the Benin Empire 31 The Awori hunters and fishermen had originally come from Ile Ife to the coast 32 33 It was in 1760 that the name Lagos was adopted by the Portuguese Naming it after a city in Southern Portugal which was used as port for Slave Trade 34 In 1861 Oba Docemo was the one who signed the treaty making Lagos a British Colony 35 Post colonial era Edit Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967 according to the State Creation and Transitional Provisions Decree No 14 of 1967 36 which restructured Nigeria into a federation of 12 states 37 Before the issuance of this Decree Lagos city which was the country s capital had been administered directly by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Lagos Affairs 37 However Ikeja Agege Mushin Ikorodu Epe surulere and Badagry were administered by the then Western Region Government 37 Lagos the city along with these other towns were captured to create the state of Lagos with the state becoming fully recognized as a semi autonomous 38 administrative division on 11 April 1968 37 Lagos served the dual role of being the State and Federal Capital until 1976 when the capital of the state was moved to Ikeja 37 After the full establishment of the Federal Capital Territory based on the recommendation of a of the Akinola Aguda led committee set up by General Murtala Muhammed to review the need for a new capital for Nigeria in 1975 The seat of the Federal Government was formally relocated to Abuja on 12 December 1991 39 Nevertheless Lagos remains the financial centre of the country and even grew to become the most populous city in the state and the country 37 Cities and towns EditLagos Edit Main article Lagos Lagos is the most populous city in Lagos State Nigeria as a whole and the continent of Africa The conurbation is one of the most populous in the world 40 41 Lagos is a port which originated on islands separated by creeks such as Lagos Island fringing the southwest mouth of Lagos Lagoon while protected from the Atlantic Ocean by barrier islands and long sand spits such as Bar Beach which stretch up to 100 kilometres 62 miles east and west of the mouth The metropolitan area of Lagos includes Ikeja which is the capital of Lagos State and Agege and Mushin citation needed Ikeja Edit Main article Ikeja Ikeja is the state capital of Lagos State Ikeja is a planned residential and commercial town with shopping malls pharmacies and government reserved areas The Murtala Mohammed International Airport is in Ikeja Ikeja is also home to Fela Kuti s African Shrine 42 Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi house and Lagbaja s Motherland It also boasts the largest shopping mall on the mainland 43 Lekki Edit Main article Lekki Lekki is a city in the south eastern part of the state It is a naturally formed peninsula it is still largely under construction As of 2015 only phase 1 of the project had been completed with phase 2 nearing completion The peninsula is approximately 70 to 80 km long with an average width of 10 km Lekki currently houses several estates gated residential developments agricultural farmlands areas allocated for a Free Trade Zone an airport and a sea port under construction The proposed land use master plan for the Lekki envisages the Peninsula as a Blue Green Environment City 44 expected to accommodate over 3 4 million residential population and an additional non residential population of at least 1 9 million 45 Ikorodu Edit Main article Ikorodu Ikorodu is a city located north east of the state along the Lagos Lagoon It shares a boundary with Ogun State As of the 2006 Census Ikorodu had a population of 535 619 46 it is the third largest city in the south west after Ibadan and Lagos and the 12th largest city in Nigeria 47 It has an 2022 estimated population of 1 041 066 The population of the city currently grows at 5 26 annually and it is projected to reach 1 7million by 2035 48 Eko Atlantic Edit Main article Eko Atlantic Eko Atlantic is a planned city being constructed on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean 49 It is located on the former Lagos Bar Beach Upon completion the new island which is still under development is anticipating at least 250 000 residents and a daily flow of at least 150 000 commuters The development will also have a positive environmental impact its purpose is to stop the erosion of the Lagos coastline 50 The Eko Atlantic City project received global recognition in 2009 as the Lagos State government and its private sector partners on the Project South Energyx received the Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Certificate 51 52 53 Badagry Edit Main article Badagry Badagry is a coastal town in the state It is situated between Metropolitan Lagos and the border of the Republic of Benin at Seme As of the preliminary 2006 census results the municipality had a population of 241 093 54 The area is led by a traditional king Akran De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi 1 55 who is also the permanent vice chairman of obas and chiefs in Lagos State It is known to hold the country s oldest storey building Badagry is home to the Egun people who are predominantly fishermen 54 Epe Edit Main article Epe Lagos State Epe is a town located on the north side of the Lekki Lagoon It is popular for the fishing activities attributed to the city Per the 2006 Census the population of Epe was 181 409 56 Epe is widely regarded as Lagos s fishing capital Fishing is the main occupation of the people here so it is no surprise that a sculpture of two giant fishes erected at the Lekki Epe T Junction welcomes you to Epe The Epe Fish Market is regarded as Lagos s largest seafood market citation needed Epe town is well known for its tranquilly Aside from the adventure sightseeing and serenity you also have access to low cost animal protein citation needed Epe like any other society has special occasions and festivals where people come together to celebrate Epe residents celebrate various festivals such as the Kayo kayo festival the Ebi bi festival Ojude Oba and the Epe day citation needed Some campuses of popular higher education institutions in Lagos can be found within Epe Lagos State University LASU Pan Atlantic University PAU Yaba College of Technology and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education are among them MOCOPED citation needed Epe is also the birthplace of notable individuals such as former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola 8 Ojo Edit Main article Ojo Lagos State Ojo is a town mainly occupied by the Aworis with a population of 507 693 57 Lagos State University is in this town Economy EditLagos State is a major economic centre of Nigeria It would be the fifth largest economy in Africa if it were a country 27 Lagos State houses headquarters of most conglomerates and commercial banks in Nigeria 58 Its total generated revenue in 2017 was around 334 billion equivalent to US 920 million growing by 10 43 compared to 2016 59 By the first half of 2021 the State s internally generated revenue IGR alone stood at over 267 billion 60 Imota rice mill Edit Imota rice mill The Imota rice mill is an agricultural plant in Ikorodu a suburb of Lagos Nigeria It was built in 2021 and will commence full production in the second quarter of 2022 61 62 The rice mill has a capacity to produce 2 8 million bags of 50 kg bags of rice yearly while generating 1 500 direct jobs and 254 000 indirect jobs On completion in line with the estimated installed infrastructure of the facility the production capacity of the rice mill in Imota will set it among the largest in the world and the largest in sub Saharan Africa 63 According to Lagos State governor Sanwo Olu full production of the facility will drastically reduce prices of rice and pressure to purchase the commodity 64 At this moment early 2022 Nigeria produces husk rice yet imports hulled polished rice at a higher price 65 Processing the national staple food rice in its own country therefore should improve Nigeria s trade balance Lekki Free Trade Zone Edit Lekki Free Trade Zone Lekki FTZ is a free zone situated at the eastern part of Lekki which covers a total area of about 155 square kilometres The first phase of the zone has an area of 30 square kilometres with about 27 square kilometres for urban construction purposes which would accommodate a total resident population of 120 000 According to the Master Plan the free zone will be developed into a new modern city within a city with integration of industries commerce and business real estate development warehousing and logistics tourism and entertainment 66 Infrastructure Edit Map of Greater Lagos with bridge Manhattan as compare Fourth Mainland Bridge Edit Artificial island with bridge The Fourth Mainland Bridge is a 38 km long bridge project by the Lagos State Government connecting Lagos Island by way of Langbasa Lekki and Baiyeku Ikorodu across the Lagos Lagoon to Itamaga in Ikorodu 67 The bridge is a 2 x 4 lane carriageway cross sectional road with permission for BRT Lane and future road contraction It is expected to become the second longest Bridge in Africa featuring 3 toll plazas 9 interchanges 4 5 km Lagoon Bridge and an eco friendly environment amongst other added features 68 Bridge exit In April 2021 there were 6 bidders for the US 2 5 billion project By December the preferred bidder would be known 69 In January 2022 the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu reiterated the plan by the state government to commence the construction on the Opebi Mende link bridge and the 38 kilometre 4th mainland bridge Construction work on the 38km 4th Mainland Bridge which will be the longest in Africa and the Opebi Mende link bridge will commence this year 70 71 Government EditMain article Politics of Lagos State Since its creation in 1967 the state has been administered either by a governor and a House of Assembly in civilian or quasi civilian under Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida s administration federal administrations or by Sole Administrators or Military Administrators in military dispensations Since December 2007 Yoruba has been the second official language of debate and discussion for the House of Assembly after English The House of Assembly is headed by the Speaker an elected position which is currently held by Mudashiru Obasa who has also won his party s ticket to run for a 6th term in the upcoming 2023 elections 72 Governor of the State Edit Babajide Olusola Sanwo Olu Governor of Lagos State The current governor of Lagos State is Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu who emerged victorious in the March 9 2019 Governorship elections 73 74 Babajide Sanwo Olu was sworn in on May 29 2019 making him the 6th democratic governor of Lagos State and the 15th governor of Lagos State overall 75 76 On 18 May 2022 Lagos state government announced total ban on Okada in 6 local government areas of the state 77 Administrative divisions EditLocal Government Areas Edit This section needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information June 2015 Lagos State is divided into five administrative divisions which are further divided into 20 local government areas or LGAs They are 78 LGA name Area km2 Census 2006 population Administrative capital PostalcodeAgege 11 459 939 Agege 100Alimosho 185 1 277 714 Ikotun 100Ifako Ijaye 27 427 878 Ifako 100Ikeja 46 313 196 Ikeja 100Kosofe 81 665 393 Kosofe 100Mushin 17 633 009 Mushin 100Oshodi Isolo 45 621 509 Oshodi Isolo 100Shomolu 12 402 673 Shomolu 101Ikeja Division 424 4 801 311Apapa 27 217 362 Apapa 101Eti Osa 192 287 785 Ikoyi 101Lagos Island 9 209 437 Lagos Island 101Lagos Mainland 19 317 720 Lagos Mainland 101Surulere 23 503 975 Surulere 101Lagos Division 270 1 542 279Ajeromi Ifelodun 12 684 105 Ajeromi Ifelodun 102Amuwo Odofin 135 318 166 Festac Town 102Ojo 158 598 071 Ojo 102Badagry 441 241 093 Badagry 103Badagry Division 746 1 841 435Ikorodu 394 535 619 Ikorodu 104Ikorodu Division 394 535 619Ibeju Lekki 455 117 481 Akodo 79 105Epe 1 185 181 409 Epe 106Epe Division 1 640 298 890Total 3 474 9 019 534 IkejaThe first 16 of the above LGAs comprise the statistical area of Metropolitan Lagos The remaining four LGAs Badagry Ikorodu Ibeju Lekki and Epe are within Lagos State but are not part of Metropolitan Lagos Local council development areas Edit In 2003 many of the existing 20 LGAs were split for administrative purposes into Local Council Development Areas These lower tier administrative units now number 56 Agbado Oke Odo Agboyi Ketu Agege Ajeromi Alimosho Apapa Apapa Iganmu Ayobo Ipaja Badagry West Badagry Bariga Coker Aguda Egbe Idimu Ejigbo Epe Eredo Eti Osa East Eti Osa West Iba Isolo Imota Ikoyi Ibeju Ifako Ijaiye Ifelodun Igando Ikotun Igbogbo Bayeku Ijede Ikeja Ikorodu North Ikorodu West Ikosi Ejinrin Ikorodu Ikorodu West Iru Victoria Island Itire Ikate Kosofe Lagos Island West Lagos Island East Lagos Mainland Lekki Mosan Okunola Mushin Odi Olowo Ojuwoye Ojo Ojodu Ojokoro Olorunda Onigbongbo Oriade Orile Agege Oshodi Oto Awori Shomolu Surulere and Yaba 80 Postal districts Edit This is a list of postal districts in Lagos State organised by local government area LGA and postal district with postal codes also given 81 82 LGA District Postal codeAjeromi Ifelodun Ajeromi 102103Amuwo Odofin Amuwo odofin 102102Amuwo Odofin Trade fair complex 102101Badagry Badagry 103101Epe Agbowa 106104Epe Ejinrin 106102Epe Epe 106101Epe Erodo 106103Ibeju Lekki Ibeju 105101Ibeju Lekki Lekki 105102Ikorodu Ikorodu rural 104101Ikorodu Irepodun 104102Ojo Ajangbadi Afromedia 102104Ojo Ajangbadi Ikemba house 102107Ojo Alaba 102115Ojo Iba town new site 102112Ojo Igbede 102109Ojo Igbo Elerin 102106Ojo Ilemba Awori 102108Ojo Ilogbo 102110Ojo Ira 102114Ojo Ojo 102101Ojo Okokomaiko 102105Ojo Olojo 102113Ojo Shibiri Ekune 102111Electoral wards Edit Below is a list of polling units including villages and schools organised by electoral ward 83 LGA WardsAgege Isale Idimangoro Iloro Onipetesi Oniwaya Papa Uku Agbotikuyo Dopemu Oyewole Papa Ashafa Okekoto Keke Darocha Tabon Tabon Oko Oba Orile Agege Oko Oba Isale OdoAjeromi Ifelodun Ago Hausa Awodi Ora Wilmer Olodi Tolu Temidire I Ojo Road Layeni Alaba Oro Mosafejo Temidire IIAlimosho Shasha Akowonjo Egbeda Alimosho Idimu Isheri Olofin Akesan Ikotun Ijegun Egbe Agodo Igando Egan Ipaja North Ipaja South Ayobo Ijon Village Camp David Pleasure Oke Odo Abule Egba Aboru Meiran AlagbadoAmuwo Odofin Amuwo Odofin Housing Estate Mile 2 Festac 1 Festac II Kirikiri Amuwo Ijegun Satellite Irede Ibeshe Igbologun Festac IIIApapa Apapa I Marine Rd and environs Apapa II Liverpool Rd and environs Apapa III Creek Rd Tincan Snake Island Apapa IV Pelewura Crescent and environs Ijora Oloye Olodan St Olojowou St Alh Dogo Olatokunbo St Iganmu Gaskiya amp environs Afolabi Alasia Str and environs Malu Road and environs Sari and environsBadagry Posukoh Awhanjigoh Ibereko Keta East Iworo Gbanko Ajido Ilogbo Araromi Ikoga Ajara Iya AfinEpe Etita Ebode Lagbade Popo Oba Oke Balogun Ajaganabe Ise Igbogun Oriba Ladaba Abomiti Agbowa Agbowa Ikosi Ago Owu Orugbo Ilara Ibonwon Odoragunsin Poka Odomola Ejirin ItoikinEti Osa Victoria Island I Victoria Island II Ilasan Housing Estate Lekki Ikate and environs Ilado Eti Osa and environs Ajah Sangotedo Ado Langbasa Badore Ikoyi I Ikoyi II ObalendeIbeju Lekki Ibeju I N2 Ibeju II Orimedu I 02 Orimedu II 03 Orimedu III P1 Iwerekun I Iwerekun II S1 Lekki I Lekki II S2 Siriwon Igbekodo I S 2a Siriwon Igbekodo II Ifako Ijaye Ijaye Old Ifako Karaole New Ifako Oyemekun Fagba Akute Road Iju Isaga Iju Obawole Pamada Abule Egba Ijaiye Ojokoro Ijaiye Agbado Kollington Alakuko Kollington Ajegunle Akinde AnimashaunIkeja Anifowoshe Ikeja Ojodu Agidingbi Omole Alausa Oregun Olusosun Airport Onipetesi Onilekere Ipodo Seriki Aro Adekunle Vill Adeniyi Jones Ogba Oke Ira Aguda Onigbongbo Military Cantonment Gra Police Barracks Wasimi Opebi AllenIkorodu Isele I Isele II Isele III Aga Ijimu Ipakodo Imota 1 Imota II Isiu Igbogbo I Igbogbo II Baiyeku Oreta Ijede J Ijede II Agura Iponmi Odogunyan Erikorodu Agbala Olorunda IgbagaKosofe Oworonshoki Ifako Soluyi Anthony Ajao Estate Mende Maryland Ojota Ogudu Ketu Alapere Agidi Orisigun Kosofe Ajelogo Akanimodo Ikosi Ketu Mile 12 Agiliti Maidan Isheri Olowo Ira Shangisha Magodo Phase I amp II Agboyi I Agboyi II Owode Onirin Ajegunle Odo OgunLagos Island Olowogbowo Elegbata Oluwole Idumota Oke Oju Oto Oko Awo Agarawu Obadina Iduntafa Ilupesi Isale Agbede Olosun Olushi Kakawa Popo Aguda Anikantamo Oko Faji Eiyekole Onikan Sandgrouse Epetedo Lafiaji EbuteLagos Mainland Otto Iddo Olaleye Village Maroko Ebute Metta Oyingbo Market Ebute Metta Glover Ebute Metta Oko Baba Oyadiran Estate Abule Oja Alagomeji Iwaya Yaba IgbobiMushin Alakara Idi Oro Odi Olowu Babalosa Ojuwoye Ilupeju Olateju Kayode Fadeyi Mushin Atewolara Papa Ajao Ilasamaja Babalosa Idi Araba Idi Araba Itire Ilupeju Industrial EstateOjo Ojo Town Okokomaiko Ajangbadi Ijanikin Iba Irewe Tafi Etegbin Idoluwo Sabo Ojo barracksOshodi Isolo Oshodi Bolade Orile Oshodi Isolo Ajao Estate Mafoluku Sogunle Sogunle Alasia Okota Ishagatedo Oke Afa EjigboSomolu Onipanu Palmgrove Ijebutedo Alade Bajulaiye Mafowoku Pedro Lad Lak Bariga Ilaje Akoka Igbobi Fadeyi Fola Agoro Bajulaiye Igbari Akoka Gbagada Phase I Obanikoro Pedro Gbagada Phase II Bariga Apelehin Abule Okuta Ilaje BarigaSurulere Orile Aguda Ijeshatedo Akinhanmi Cole Yaba Ojuelegba Igbaja Stadium Shitta Ogunlana Drive Adeniran Ogunsanya Iponri Housing Estate Eric Moore Coker Ikate Baya Oje Igbon Gambari Iresaapa Arolu Iresaadu Iregba Iwofin Ilajue MayinTertiary educational institutions in Lagos State Edit 84 Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education 85 Anchor University 86 Augustine University Ilara Epe 87 Caleb University 88 Federal College of Education Akoka 89 Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology 90 Lagos Business School 91 Lagos City Polytechnic 92 Lagos State College of Health Technology 93 Lagos State University of Science and Technology 94 Lagos State University 95 Lagos State University College of Medicine 96 Michael Otedola College of Primary Education 97 National Open University of Nigeria Lagos study centres 98 Nigerian Institute of Journalism Ogba 99 Pan Atlantic University 100 University of Lagos 101 Yaba College of Technology 102 Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education upgraded in 2022 now Lagos State University of Education 84 103 Tourist attraction and monuments EditMain article Tourist attractions in Lagos Lagos state has over 700 km Atlantic sandy beaches with about 20 between the West of Badagry and East of Lekki They include Atlas Cove Apapa 104 Bar Beach Victoria Island 105 Elegushi Beach 106 Tarkwa Bay Beach 107 Topo Island Badagry 108 King Ado statue Lagos Island 109 Tafawa Balewa Square 110 111 People EditWhile the state is essentially a Yoruba speaking environment it is a socio cultural melting pot attracting both Nigerians and foreigners alike 112 Indigenous inhabitants include the Awori and Ogu a k a Egun in the Ikeja and Badagry Divisions respectively with the Egun being found mainly in Badagry There is also an admixture of other pioneer settlers collectively known as the Eko 113 The indigenous people of the Ikorodu and Epe Divisions are mainly the Ijebu with pockets of Eko Awori settlers along the coastland and riverine areas 114 The dominant religions in Lagos State are Islam and Christianity although a certain amount of traditional religion is still practiced 115 Mineral resources in Lagos State EditThe following mineral resources are found in Lagos State 116 Clay 117 Bitumen 117 Glass Sand 117 Environmental Issues EditWater pollution 118 Air pollution 118 Waste 118 Traffic congestion 118 Noise pollutionNotable people EditFemi Ojo Ade writer Kemi Adetiba film maker Jimi Agbaje politician Henry Ajomale politician Rilwan Akiolu Oba of Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode accountant and politician Ayodele Awojobi academic Segun Awosanya advocate Muiz Banire lawyer Basketmouth comedian Henry Rawlingson Carr educator G B A Coker former Judge of Supreme Court Of Nigeria Davido musician Tony Elumelu businessman Falz singer Babatunde Fashola politician Femi Gbajabiamila politician Bode George politician Adekunle Gold singer Amy Jadesimi businesswoman Oladipo Jadesimi businessman Lateef Jakande politician Mobolaji Johnson military governor T B Joshua Christian minister Fela Kuti musician Mr Macaroni comedian Herbert Macaulay nationalist Musiliu Obanikoro politician Hakeem Olajuwon basketball player Babatunde Olatunji musician Bruce Onobrakpeya artist Oba Otudeko businessman Jim Ovia businessman Rahman Owokoniran politician Babajide Sanwo Olu state Governor Toyin Saraki healthcare philanthropist Wole Soyinka writer Bola Tinubu politician Efunroye Tinubu aristocrat Oluremi Tinubu politician Banky W entertainer and politician Funsho Williams politician Wizkid musicianTransportation EditMain article Transportation in Lagos Transportation by air Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja is one of Nigeria s five major international airports It was built in 1978 and named after the former military head of state Late General Murtala Mohammed 119 Lagos has also has the Lekki Epe International Airport which is a proposed airport in Lekki Nigeria designed for a capacity of 5 million passengers annually 120 Transportation by land People can commute using by bus using the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System also known as Lagos BRT which is regulated by LAMATA 121 Transportation by Rail The Lagos State Rail Mass Transit is an urban rail system which is under construction and should start operation by December 2022 122 123 See also Edit Nigeria portal List of government ministries of Lagos StateReferences Edit See List of Governors of Lagos State for a list of prior governors Demographic Statistics Bulletin 2020 National Bureau of Statistics Retrieved 3 July 2022 Lagos State Population Retrieved 3 July 2022 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 2006 Population Census PDF Archived from the original PDF on 5 March 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