Agege Local Government Area
Agege is one of the densely populated mainland LGAs of Lagos State and is strongly integrated into the Lagos metropolitan economy.
Communities & Notable Areas in Agege LGA
Agege LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Agege LGA
Agege developed from an historic settlement on the mainland and expanded rapidly as Lagos grew northward. Its proximity to Ikeja and major transportation corridors contributed to its urban development.
Geography of Agege LGA
Agege is predominantly low-lying mainland terrain with dense residential and commercial development. The LGA has limited undeveloped land because of extensive urbanisation.
Economy of Agege LGA
Agege has a dense urban economy dominated by retail trade, transport services, small businesses, food processing, construction, hospitality and informal commerce.
About Agege LGA — Key Facts & Context
Agege Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the 20 LGAs that make up Lagos State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Size and Geography
Agege LGA covers an area of approximately 17 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Agege.
History of Agege LGA Creation
Agege LGA was formally established in 1976 as part of Nigeria's local government reform exercises carried out by the federal military government. Nigeria's current system of 774 LGAs was built through a series of administrative reforms — most significantly the 1976 reform under General Murtala Muhammed and subsequent exercises in 1991 and 1996. For the full context, see History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Agege LGA and Lagos State
As part of Lagos State in the South West geopolitical zone, Agege LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Lagos State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Agege LGA
What is Agege LGA known for?
Agege is one of the densely populated mainland LGAs of Lagos State and is strongly integrated into the Lagos metropolitan economy.
What is the headquarters of Agege LGA?
The headquarters of Agege LGA is Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Agege in Lagos State?
Agege is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Agege. The LGA covers an area of approximately 17 km².
What are the communities in Agege LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Agege LGA include: Agege, Orile Agege, Dopemu, Ogba, Pen Cinema, Mangoro, Tabon-Tabon.
When was Agege LGA created?
Agege LGA was created in 1976, making it approximately 50 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Agege LGA in Lagos State?
Agege LGA covers an area of approximately 17 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the 20 in Lagos State.
What is the population of Agege LGA?
The estimated population of Agege LGA is approximately 754566. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.