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Lagos State
“Centre of Excellence”
South West Zone
Since 1967
20 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Ikeja
Governor
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
Deputy Governor
Obafemi Hamzat
Date Created
May 27, 1967
Geopolitical Zone
South West
Area
3,577 km²
Estimated Population
~15 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Lagos State
Lagos State is the smallest state in Nigeria by land area, but the most populous, home to over 15 million people. Located in the southwestern corner of Nigeria, it is the commercial and economic capital of the country. Lagos is home to the Bight of Benin coast and numerous islands and waterways. It is Nigeria's main seaport and the centre of finance, trade, and entertainment, housing the headquarters of most major Nigerian companies and multinationals.
Local Government Areas (20)
Agege
Ajeromi-Ifelodun
Alimosho
Amuwo-Odofin
Apapa
Badagry
Epe
Eti-Osa
Ibeju-Lekki
Ifako-Ijaiye
Ikeja
Ikorodu
Kosofe
Lagos Island
Lagos Mainland
Mushin
Ojo
Oshodi-Isolo
Shomolu
Surulere
Other South West States
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