Lagos State, Nigeria.

Date created: May 27, 1967

Capital : Ikeja
Government
Governor: Babatunde Fashola (APC)
Area
Total

3,577 km2 (1,381 sq mi)

Population (National Population Census:

2006)
Total: 17.5 Million
(2006 till date)
Total: 21 Million
Rank: 1st of 36 States
Density : 2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)

Brief History
Lagos State is an administrative division of
Nigeria, located in the southwestern part of the
country. The smallest in area of Nigeria's states. Lagos
State is arguably the most economically important
state of the country, containing Lagos, the nation's
largest urban area.
Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria, the second
fastest-growing city in Africa and the seventh in the
world. Lagos State is located in the south-western part
of the Nigerian Federation. On the North and East it is
bounded by Ogun State. In the West it shares
boundaries with the Republic of Benin. Behind its
southern borders lies the Atlantic Ocean. 22% of its
3,577 km2 are lagoons and creeks.
Before the Portuguese name of Lagos had been
adopted, Lagos' initial name was Eko which referred
mainly to the island. The first to settle in Eko were the
Aworis. The Awori hunters and fishermen had
originally come from Ife-Ife to the coast. The name
Eko comes from the Yoruba "Eko" (war camp).

Three (3) wise men

The statue of the Three wise men simply
identifies the 3 important tribes in
Nigeria which are IBO, YORUBA and
HAUSA and there mode of greeting. The
statue is situated right at the entrance of
Lagos which signifies that the city is
mainly for everyone regardless of your
tribe.
Lagos State is known for its verse
cultures and traditions because it
comprises of all the major and minor
tribes in Nigeria.
Lagos is mainly a YORUBA city but due
to its adversity and level of
developments, it welcomes people from
various parts of the country and abroad.

Attractions in Lagos
Marina

Costain Round About

Third Mainland Bridge

Lekki - Ikoyi Cable Bridge

Victoria Island

Christ Cathedral, CMS

Lagos Central Mosque

Lekki Conservation Centre

Peacock

National Art Theatre

Slave Port, Badagry/

Silverbird Galleria

Beaches in Lagos
Takwa Bay Resort

Eleko Beach Resort

Eko Tourist Beach Resort

Lagos Traditional Fashion

Agbada with Lace and Fila

Gele with Buba and Aso Oke

Lagos Traditional Dishes

Amala and Ewedu soup with Meat

Yam

Semo with Efo riro and Meat

Jollof Rice with Plantain and Beef

Plantain

Suya with Tomatoes and Onion