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Amuwo-Odofin Local Government

“Capital of Commerce, Governance & Innovation”

Old Surulere

History

Originally a settlement of the Awori people, Ikeja rose to prominence in the mid-20th century as Lagos began to urbanize inland. It officially became the capital of Lagos State in 1976

Known For

Stadium

Lagos State Secretariat

Nigeria’s busiest airport

Culture

Ikeja City Mall & Computer Village

Retail and tech hubs

Neighborhoods

Murtala Muhammed Airport

Nigeria’s busiest airport

Location

Centrally located, bordered by Agege, Alimosho, Ifako-Ijaiye, and Lagos Mainland

Map of Surulere