Alimosho
Local Government Area, Lagos State
12
Wards
233 km²
Area
1,288,714
Population
1991
Est.
Alimosho is the largest and most populous Local Government Area in Lagos State and in Nigeria. Spanning over 233 square kilometres, it encompasses diverse communities including Egbe, Idimu, Ipaja, Igando and Satellite Town. The area is a major residential hub with a booming real estate market and growing commercial activity.
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Principal Officers
Hon. Jelili Sulaimon
Executive Chairman
Mr. Tunji Adebayo
Head of Local Government Administration
Mrs. Adunola Okonkwo
Director, Works & Infrastructure
📜 History
Alimosho was carved out as a separate LGA in 1991 from the old Agege LGA as part of the military government's local government restructuring. Before urbanisation, the area was largely agrarian with small Yoruba farming settlements. The construction of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and later the development of estates such as Jakande Estate and Satellite Town spurred massive population growth. Today it hosts over 1.2 million residents making it the most populous LGA in Nigeria.
🏛️ Notable Landmarks
- Egbe-Idimu Market
- Jakande Estate
- Satellite Town
- Ipaja Road
- Akowonjo Roundabout
- Command Secondary School
⭐ Known For
🏘️ LCDAs
LCDAs & Wards
5 LCDAs · 25 wardsData may be subject to updates. Verify directly with the LGA secretariat.