Kosofe
Local Government Area, Lagos State
11
Wards
81 km²
Area
665,393
Population
1991
Est.
Kosofe LGA covers the areas of Ketu, Ojota, Mile 12, Alapere and Ogudu, making it one of the key transportation and commercial nodes on the Lagos Mainland. Mile 12 International Market — one of the largest fresh produce markets in West Africa — is located here, serving as the primary fresh food distribution hub for Lagos and surrounding states.
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Principal Officers
Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe
Executive Chairman
Mr. Fola Adelekan
Head of Local Government Administration
📜 History
Kosofe was created in 1991 from the old Mushin LGA. The area's growth is closely tied to the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the development of Mile 12 as a major commercial hub. Ketu has historical roots as a Yoruba settlement and is named after the ancient Ketu Kingdom in present-day Benin Republic from which some of its founders migrated. The area became a major entry point for goods and people from eastern and northern Nigeria.
🏛️ Notable Landmarks
- Mile 12 Market
- Ketu Bus Terminal
- Ojota Bus Terminal
- Ogudu GRA
- Alapere Estate
- NASFAT Headquarters
⭐ Known For
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LCDAs & Wards
2 LCDAs · 10 wardsData may be subject to updates. Verify directly with the LGA secretariat.