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57-594: In January 2022, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu , notified the public that three companies have reached the final stage, and contract would be awarded in March 2022. He had earlier 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

114-614: A semi-autonomous administrative division on 11 April 1968. Lagos served the dual role of being the State and Federal Capital until 1976 when the capital of the state was moved to Ikeja . After the full establishment of the Federal Capital Territory , based on the recommendation 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

171-549: A Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate. The city's yearly temperature is 28.67 °C (83.61 °F) and it is -0.79% lower than Nigeria's averages. Lagos typically receives about 132.01 millimeters (5.2 inches) of precipitation and has 193.63 rainy days (53.05% of the time) annually. 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

228-744: A certain amount of traditional religion is still practiced. Churches represented include Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, 25.6% Roman Catholic, and many local and spiritual churches. Islam and traditional Yoruba spiritism are also practised. The Anglican Province of Lagos (2002) within the Church of Nigeria includes the four Dioceses of Lagos (1919) led by Bishop Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye until he died 2022, Badagry led by Bishop Babatunde Joseph Adeyemi (2005), Lagos Mainland led by Bishop Akinpelu Johnson (2014) and Lagos West (1999) with 275 parishes led by Bishop James Olusola Odedeji (2013). Edo people The Edo people , also referred to as

285-405: A multicolored striped fabric. There are options with other patterns. The choice of headdress depends on the preferences of a man. Some men even prefer to wear black hats as part of their traditional attire. It is also popular to choose a carved walking stick that makes a groom look like a true gentleman. Wearing a wrapper around the waist is also a tradition for many men. The cultural attire

342-467: A very rich and flamboyant traditional fashion style. This is usually prominent during ceremonies such as weddings, coronation and the liked. When it comes to cultural attire, the Edo people maintain a unique way of dressing. Coral bead accessories are a true passion for Edo women and men. Common includes coral beads , anklets , raffia work and so on. The men usually wear a white T-shirt or shirt and above it,

399-399: Is a Portuguese corruption, ultimately from the word "Ubini", which came into use during the reign of Oba (ruler) Ewuare , c. 1440. "Ubini" is an Edo word meaning "livable", used by Pa Idu, the progenitor of the Edo people, to describe the area found as a livable locale during their sojourn from lower Egypt. Ubini was later corrupted to Benin by the mixed ethnicities living together at

456-453: Is a state in southwestern Nigeria . Of the 36 Nigerian states , it is the second most populous state but the smallest in area . Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Benin for 10 km, Lagos State borders Ogun State to the north for about 283 km, making it the only Nigerian state to border only one other state. Named for

513-694: Is a Yorubaland and the Yoruba language is predominant. The state attracts other non-Yorubas who live there in search of greener pastures attracting both Nigerians and foreigners alike. 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

570-515: 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. It is the third largest city in the south-west after Ibadan and Lagos and the 12th largest city in Nigeria. In 2022, it had an estimated population of 1,041,066. The population of the city currently grows at 5.26% annually, and it

627-742: 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. The following mineral resources are found in Lagos State: Lagos has

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684-517: Is a list of polling units, including villages and schools, organised by electoral ward. Lagos State has over 700 km of Atlantic sandy beaches with about 20 between the west of Badagry and east of Lekki. Along with these, there are several tourist attractions. They include: Giwa Gardens in the Sangotedo district is a water park that claims to be the largest in West Africa. Lagos state

741-507: Is a town mainly occupied by the Aworis with a population of 507,693. Lagos State University is in this town. Lagos State is a major economic centre of Nigeria. It would be the fifth largest economy in Africa if it were a country. Lagos State houses headquarters of most conglomerates and commercial banks in Nigeria. The state has the lowest incidence of extreme poverty (around 1.3% of

798-799: Is also expected to span about 37 kilometers, starting from Abraham Adesanya in Ajah , on the Eti-Osa-Lekki- Epe corridor and traverse the North West towards the Lagoon shoreline of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway via Owutu/Isawo in Ikorodu. The new ("greenfield") tolled road will have an allowed maximum speed of 120 km/h. Lagos State Lagos State ( Yoruba : Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó , Gun : Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n )

855-621: 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", expected to accommodate over 3.4 million residential population and an additional non-residential population of at least 1.9 million. Ikorodu

912-580: Is believed to be present everywhere and at all times. Traditional Edo art consists of widely identifiable sculptures, plaques and masks which reflect various spiritual and historical aspects of their cultural traditions. Some of the notable Edo art pieces include the mask of the Queen Mother Idia and a vast collection of historical Edo art pieces called the Benin Bronzes which can be found not only in Nigeria but further dispersed around

969-476: Is expected to be finished in four years, according to the Lagos State Government. The bridge, when completed, would become the second longest in Africa with three toll plazas , nine interchanges, a 4.5 kilometre Lagoon Bridge and an eco-friendly environment. The Lagos state government had carried along the over 48 estates, traditional rulers and others that would be affected by the bridge. It

1026-424: Is in Ikeja. Ikeja is also home to Fela Kuti's African Shrine, Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi house and Lagbaja's Motherland. It also has the largest shopping center on the mainland. 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

1083-456: Is made out of coral beads as well the Ekpa-ivie. In the traditional religion of the Edo, there exists, besides the human world, an invisible world of supernatural beings acting as interceders for the human world. Offerings are made to them in their respective shrines. Osanobua is the creator and Supreme God. His son/daughter Olokun is ruler of all bodies of water and is responsible for

1140-602: 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. 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. People can commute using by bus using the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System , also known as Lagos BRT which

1197-483: Is projected to reach 1.7 million by 2035. Eko Atlantic is a planned city being constructed on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean . 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

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1254-521: Is regarded as Lagos's largest seafood market. Epe town is well-known for its tranquilly. Aside from the adventure, sightseeing, and serenity, you also have access to low-cost animal protein. 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

1311-483: Is regulated by LAMATA . The Lagos State Rail Mass Transit is an urban rail system which started operation on the 4th of September 2023. 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

1368-752: Is to stop the erosion of the Lagos coastline. 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. 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

1425-538: Is usually accompanied by a cap or hat. The caps are often called headdress and are made either of a mesh of coral beads or of fabric. The women tie beautiful wrappers made from a variety of fabrics including Velvet , lace and george. They also wear the Ewu-ivie, a beaded cape or blouse. Women adorn their necks with coral beads known as Ivie-uru and wear the Ivie-obo on their hands and beaded earrings. Their handbag

1482-784: The Benin people , are an Edoid-speaking ethnic group . They are prominently native to seven southern local government areas of Edo State , Nigeria . They are speakers of the Edo language and are the descendants of the founders of the Benin Kingdom , Ogiso Igodo. They are closely related to other Edoid ethnic groups, such as the Esan , the Etsakọ , the Isoko and Urhobo as well as other southern ethnic groups The name "Benin" (and "Bini")

1539-608: 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

1596-617: The Island . The first to settle in Eko were the Aworis in the 15th century and the Binis in the 16th century. The Benin group first tried to fight their way onto Iddo, but they were decisively beaten in their attacks, the Aworis later allowed them to settle peacefully. The Awori hunters and fishermen had originally come from Ile-Ife to the coast. It was in 1760 that the name Lagos was adopted by

1653-539: The Lagos Lagoon to Itamaga, in Ikorodu . 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. In April 2021 there were 6 bidders for the US$ 2.5 billion project. By December

1710-553: The Mid-Western Region, Nigeria . This region's influence and culture reflects that of the Edo, Urhobo, Esan and other Edo related peoples. There are also 18 local government areas in Edo. These are: Akoko Edo, Egor , Esan central , Esan west , Esan south-east , Esan north-east , Igueben, Ikpoba oka , Estako east, Estako west , Estako central , Oredo , Owan East , Owan west , Ovia north-east , Ovia south-west , uhunmwode , Orhionmwon The Edo people have

1767-526: 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 ) also forming a significant part of Lagos' population along with recent immigrants from Benin , China , Ghana , India , Togo , and the United Kingdom . Religiously,

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1824-692: The Eko. The Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government areas are predominantly populated by the Egba and Egbado Yoruba people. The area is rich in culture , prominent amongst which are the Oro, Igunnu and Egungun annual festivals. 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. The dominant religions in Lagos State are Christianity and Islam although

1881-473: The Epe day. 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). Epe is also the birthplace of notable individuals such as former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola. Ojo

1938-551: The Federal Government was formally relocated to Abuja on 12 December 1991. Nevertheless, Lagos remains the financial centre of the country, and even grew to become the most populous city in the state and the country. 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. Lagos is a port which originated on islands separated by creeks , such as Lagos Island, fringing

1995-443: The March 11, 2023 Governorship elections. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was sworn in on May 29, 2023 for a second term in office, retaining him as the 6th democratic governor of Lagos State and the 15th governor of Lagos State overall. On 18 May 2022, Lagos state government announced total ban on Okada in 6 local government areas of the state. The State government is led by a democratically elected governor who works closely with members of

2052-626: The Portuguese. Naming it after a city in Southern Portugal which was used as port for slave trade . In 1861, Oba Docemo was the one who signed the treaty making Lagos a British colony . Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967 according to the State Creation and Transitional Provisions Decree No. 14 of 1967 , which restructured Nigeria into a federation of 12 states. Before the issuance of this Decree, Lagos city , which

2109-662: The centre; and further corrupted to Benin around 1485, when the Portuguese began trade relations with Oba Ewuare giving them coral beads. in Nigeria  (green) Edo people can be found in Nigeria's Edo State , which got its name from the primary inhabitants of the region's most notable historical conglomeration , Benin City , which is also the central capital homeland of the Edo people. Edo people also have many related groups in their immediate surroundings also encompassed by

2166-582: 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. Economically, Lagos State is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the world. It contains the most populous city in Nigeria and one of

2223-586: 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. Geographically, Lagos State is dominated by bodies of water with nearly a quarter of the state's area are covered with bodies of water. 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

2280-781: 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. Below

2337-402: The highest literacy rate in Nigeria. It is known for its vibrant culture, bustling markets, and significant economic activities. Despite overcrowding and chronic debilitating traffic, Lagos State has the highest Human Development Index in Nigeria and numerous developmental projects. Before the Portuguese name of Lagos had been adopted, Lagos' initial name was Eko which referred mainly to

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2394-497: The longest in Africa — and the Opebi-Mende link bridge will commence this year." On December 29, 2022, The state government, through the Office of Public Private Partnerships had, announced Messrs CCECC - CRCCIG Consortium as the preferred bidder for the construction of the bridge. On November 8, 2023, the Lagos government announced a contractor had been chosen for the fourth bridge's construction. The Fourth Mainland Bridge project

2451-473: 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 , Efik , and Nupe peoples among other Nigerian groups. There are also groups from outside of Nigeria's modern borders with

2508-399: The most important states in the country, a major financial centre and has one of the largest economies in Africa with a gross domestic product of $ 84 billion comparable with Ghana 's $ 75 billion, Angola 's $ 70 billion, and Ethiopia 's $ 93 billion. Lagos State is also a key culture, education, and transportation hub for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa . Additionally, the state also has

2565-483: The next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government areas. Lagos State is divided into five administrative divisions , which are further divided into 20 local government areas , or LGAs. They are: 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. In 2003, many of

2622-531: 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. 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

2679-554: The political and administrative borders of Edo state. Most of these groups have traced their history back to the historical city center off the Benin people, Benin City . Examples of such adjacent groups include various Afemai sub-groups, the Esan people of Edo state and the Akoko Edo people situated on the state's northern borders. Edo state was formerly part of the old Bendel state of early post-colonial Nigeria, also known as

2736-475: The population against a national average of 31%) of all states in Nigeria, according to World Bank data from 2018. Despite that, slums and poverty are a major issue in the Lagos area. Its total generated revenue in 2017 was around ₦ 334 billion (equivalent to US$ 920 million), growing by 10.43% compared to 2016. By the first half of 2021, the State's internally generated revenue (IGR) alone stood at over ₦ 267 billion. Lekki Free Trade Zone (Lekki FTZ)

2793-526: The preferred bidder would be known. 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." Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja

2850-402: The preliminary 2006 census results, the municipality had a population of 241,093. The area is led by a traditional king, Akran De Wheno Aholu Menu – Toyi 1, 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 Ewe and Egun people who are predominantly fishermen. Epe is a town located on

2907-512: The prosperity and fertility of his/her human followers. Another son Ogun , is the patron god of metalworkers . The epithet Osanobua Noghodua mean God Almighty . The word Osanobua encompasses a large number of divine principles - including the divine state of being merciful, timeless, goodness, justice, sublimity, and supreme. In the Edo belief system, Osanobua has the divine attributes of omnipresence ( orhiole ), omniscience ( ajoana ), and omnipotence ( udazi ). The Supreme Deity

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2964-524: 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. The current governor of Lagos State is Babajide Sanwo-Olu , who emerged victorious for a second term in office in

3021-535: 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 . 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

3078-560: 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 . Offshore, the state is also biodiverse as there are large fish populations along with African manatees and crocodiles . Lagos State has been inhabited for years by various indigenous ethnic groups, primarily

3135-544: The state is also diverse, as there is a sizable number of Christian , Muslim and traditional ethnic religions . In the pre-colonial period, the area that is now Lagos State was mainly fishing villages and ports that at various points were controlled by states including the Oyo Empire and Benin Kingdom until the early 1800s when the city of Lagos had developed into a major kingdom of its own right. In 1850,

3192-417: The state's house of assembly. The Capital city of the State is Ikeja. The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and

3249-471: Was the country's capital had been administered directly by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Lagos Affairs . However, Ikeja , Agege , Mushin , Ikorodu , Epe , Surulere , and Badagry were administered by the then Western Region Government. Lagos, the city, along with these other towns were captured to create the state of Lagos, with the state becoming fully recognized as

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