Ikeja Local Government Area
Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State and hosts the Lagos State Government Secretariat at Alausa.
Communities & Notable Areas in Ikeja LGA
Ikeja LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Ikeja LGA
Ikeja developed from a relatively rural settlement into the administrative capital of Lagos State. Its importance increased with the development of the airport, government institutions and commercial districts.
Geography of Ikeja LGA
Ikeja is inland and relatively flat. Extensive urban development covers most of the LGA, including major roads, commercial areas and government facilities.
Economy of Ikeja LGA
Ikeja is a major administrative and commercial centre with government offices, technology businesses, retail, aviation, hospitality, manufacturing and professional services.
About Ikeja LGA — Key Facts & Context
Ikeja 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
Ikeja LGA covers an area of approximately 50 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Ikeja.
History of Ikeja LGA Creation
Ikeja 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.
Ikeja LGA and Lagos State
As part of Lagos State in the South West geopolitical zone, Ikeja 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 — Ikeja LGA
What is Ikeja LGA known for?
Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State and hosts the Lagos State Government Secretariat at Alausa.
What is the headquarters of Ikeja LGA?
The headquarters of Ikeja LGA is Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Ikeja in Lagos State?
Ikeja is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Ikeja. The LGA covers an area of approximately 50 km².
What are the communities in Ikeja LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Ikeja LGA include: Ikeja GRA, Allen Avenue, Alausa, Opebi, Computer Village, Maryland, Oba Akran.
When was Ikeja LGA created?
Ikeja 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 Ikeja LGA in Lagos State?
Ikeja LGA covers an area of approximately 50 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the 20 in Lagos State.
What is the population of Ikeja LGA?
The estimated population of Ikeja LGA is approximately 519013. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.