Lagos State

===Epe===
{{Main|Epe, Lagos State}}
Epe is a town located on the north side of the [[Lekki Lagoon]]. It is popular for the fishing activities attributed to the city. Per the 2006 Census the population of Epe was 181,409.<ref>{{cite web | title = NigeriaCongress.org | url = http://www.nigeriacongress.org/FGN/administrative/lgadetails.asp?lg=Epe | access-date = 2007-04-08 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040103143148/http://www.nigeriacongress.org/fgn/administrative/lgadetails.asp?lg=Epe | archive-date = 2004-01-03 }}</ref>

Epe is widely regarded as Lagos's fishing capital. Fishing is the main occupation of the people here, so it is no surprise that a sculpture of two giant fishes, erected at the Lekki-Epe T-Junction, welcomes you to Epe. The Epe Fish Market is regarded as Lagos's largest seafood market.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

Epe town is well-known for its tranquilly. Aside from the adventure, sightseeing, and serenity, you also have access to low-cost animal protein.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

Epe, like any other society, has special occasions and festivals where people come together to celebrate. Epe residents celebrate various festivals such as the Kayo-kayo festival, the Ebi bi festival, Ojude-Oba, and the Epe day.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

Some campuses of popular higher education institutions in Lagos can be found within Epe. Lagos State University (LASU), Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Yaba College of Technology, and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education are among them (MOCOPED).{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

Epe is also the birthplace of notable individuals such as former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola.<ref name=":32"/>