Lagos State

==Cities and towns==
===Lagos===
{{Main|Lagos}}
Lagos is the most populous city in Lagos State, Nigeria as a whole, and the continent of Africa. The [[conurbation]] is one of the most populous in the world.<ref>As of 2015 the entire population of Lagos state was approximated to 16 million.[http://www.citymayors.com/statistics/urban_growth1.html World's fastest growing cities and urban areas from 2006 to 2020], by [[CityMayors.com]]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng/pagelinks.php?p=6 |publisher=Lagos State Government |title=Population |year=2011 |access-date=3 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018094514/http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng/pagelinks.php?p=6 |archive-date=18 October 2015 }}</ref> Lagos is a [[port]] which originated on islands separated by [[Creek (tidal)|creeks]], such as Lagos Island, fringing the southwest mouth of [[Lagos Lagoon]] while protected from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] by [[barrier island]]s and long [[sand spit]]s such as [[Bar Beach, Lagos|Bar Beach]], which stretch up to {{convert|100|km|0|abbr=off}} east and west of the mouth. The metropolitan area of Lagos includes [[Ikeja]] (which is the capital of Lagos State) and [[Agege]] and [[Mushin, Lagos|Mushin]].{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

===Ikeja===
{{Main|Ikeja}}
Ikeja is the state capital of Lagos State. [[Ikeja]] is a planned residential and commercial town with shopping malls, pharmacies and government reserved areas. The [[Murtala Muhammed International Airport|Murtala Mohammed International Airport]] is in Ikeja. Ikeja is also home to Fela Kuti's African Shrine,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theculturetrip.com/africa/nigeria/articles/fela-kuti-and-the-new-afrika-shrine/|title=Fela Kuti and The New Afrika Shrine|first=Lize|last=Okoh|date=3 September 2018|website=Culture Trip}}</ref> Late Chief [[Gani Fawehinmi]] house and Lagbaja's Motherland. It also has the largest shopping center on the mainland.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-04 |title=Here Are The Top 5 Largest Shopping Malls On Lagos Island » Propertydome |url=https://propertydome.com/top-5-shopping-malls-on-lagos-island/ |access-date=2022-07-19 |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Lekki===
{{Main|Lekki}}
[[Lekki]] is a city in the south eastern part of the state. It is a naturally formed peninsula, it is still largely under construction. As of 2015, only phase 1 of the project had been completed, with phase 2 nearing completion. The peninsula is approximately 70 to 80&nbsp;km long, with an average width of 10&nbsp;km. Lekki currently houses several estates, gated residential developments, agricultural farmlands, areas allocated for a Free Trade Zone, an airport, and a sea port under construction. The proposed land use master plan for the Lekki envisages the Peninsula as a "Blue-Green Environment City",<ref name="Lekki-Lagos State">{{cite web | url=http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng/pagelinks.php?p=19 | title=Lekki Master Plan | publisher=Lagos State Government | access-date=15 December 2015 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018091652/http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng/pagelinks.php?p=19 | archive-date=18 October 2015 }}</ref> expected to accommodate over 3.4 million residential population and an additional non-residential population of at least 1.9 million.<ref name="allafrica">{{cite web | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201507060955.html | title=Nigeria: Development Plan Dismisses Threats to Lekki/Victoria Island's Real Estate Prospects | publisher=allafrica.com | date=6 July 2015 | access-date=15 December 2015}}</ref>

===Ikorodu===
{{Main|Ikorodu}}
Ikorodu is a city located north east of the state along the [[Lagos Lagoon]]. It shares a boundary with [[Ogun State]]. As of the 2006 Census Ikorodu had a population of 535,619.<ref name=nigeriacongress2>{{cite web | title = NigeriaCongress.org | url = http://www.nigeriacongress.org/FGN/administrative/lgadetails.asp?lg=Ikorodu | access-date = 2007-04-08 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040109172351/http://www.nigeriacongress.org/fgn/administrative/lgadetails.asp?lg=Ikorodu | archive-date = 2004-01-09 }}</ref> it is the third largest city in the south west after Ibadan and Lagos and the 12th largest city in Nigeria.<ref name="guardian.ng">{{Cite web |date=2022-09-14 |title=As Ikorodu becomes Nigeria's 12th largest city |url=https://guardian.ng/opinion/as-ikorodu-becomes-nigerias-12th-largest-city/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> It has an 2022 estimated population of 1,041,066. The population of the city currently grows at 5.26% annually and it is projected to reach 1.7million by 2035<ref name="guardian.ng"/>

===Eko Atlantic===
{{Main|Eko Atlantic}}
Eko Atlantic is a planned city being constructed on land reclaimed from the [[Atlantic Ocean]].<ref>{{cite news |first= Deji |last=Elumoye |title=Eko Atlantic city Underway |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200709260377.html |work= [[Thisday]] (via allAfrica.com) |publisher=AllAfrica Global Media |date=2007-09-26 |access-date=2008-02-04 }}</ref> It is located on the former Lagos' [[Lagos#Bar Beach|Bar Beach]]. Upon completion, the new island which is still under development is anticipating at least 250,000 residents and a daily flow of at least 150,000 commuters. The development will also have a positive environmental impact; its purpose is to stop the erosion of the Lagos coastline.<ref name="Dada">{{cite news |first=Akinpelu |last=Dada |title=Construction work on Eko Atlantic city to commence soon |url=http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art20090518128280 |work=[[The Punch]] |date=2009-05-18 |access-date=2009-05-21 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The [[Eko Atlantic|Eko Atlantic City]] project received global recognition in 2009, as the [[Government of Lagos State|Lagos State government]] and its private sector partners on the Project, South Energyx, received the [[Clinton Foundation#Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)|Clinton Global Initiative]] Commitment Certificate.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200909290203.html|title=Fashola Receives Clinton Award For Eko Atlantic City|date=29 September 2009|work=[[AllAfrica.com]]|publisher=[[ThisDay]]|access-date=11 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://sundaytrust.com.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5569:a-fairy-tale-dream-home-for-the-super-rich-a-fairy-tale-dream-home-for-the-super-rich&catid=44:feature&Itemid=135 |title=A Fairy Tale, Dream Home for the Super-Rich |last=Akinola |first=Femi |date=19 December 2010 |work=[[Media Trust|Sunday Trust]] |access-date=11 October 2012 |location=Abuja, Nigeria |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212131334/http://sundaytrust.com.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5569%3Aa-fairy-tale-dream-home-for-the-super-rich-a-fairy-tale-dream-home-for-the-super-rich&catid=44%3Afeature&Itemid=135 |archive-date=12 December 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nationalmirroronline.net/index.php/business/real-estate/29723.html|title=Projects that will shape real estate sector in 2012|last=Ayeyemi|first=Dayo|date=24 January 2012|work=[[National Mirror]]|access-date=11 October 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130221220400/http://nationalmirroronline.net/index.php/business/real-estate/29723.html|archive-date=21 February 2013}}</ref>

===Badagry===
{{Main|Badagry}}
Badagry is a coastal town in the state. It is situated between Metropolitan Lagos, and the border of the [[Benin|Republic of Benin]] at [[Seme Border|Seme]]. As of the preliminary 2006 [[census]] results, the municipality had a population of 241,093.<ref name=":0">[http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/Connections/Pop2006.pdf Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070704042011/http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/Connections/Pop2006.pdf |date=2007-07-04 }}, published 15 May 2007, accessed 8 July 2007</ref>
The area is led by a traditional king, Akran De Wheno Aholu Menu – Toyi 1,<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/416571857|title=Badagry: past and present : Oba De Wheno-Aholu-Menu-Toyi 1. Akran of Badagry, reign of peace|first1=Tijani|last1=Ibrahim|first2=Babatope O|last2=Ojo|date=8 October 1992|publisher=Ibro Communications|oclc=416571857|via=Open WorldCat}}</ref> who is also the permanent vice-chairman of obas and chiefs in Lagos State. It is known to hold the country's oldest storey building.
Badagry is home to the [[Ewe people|Ewe]] and [[Egun]] people who are predominantly fishermen.<ref name=":0" />

===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"/>

===Ojo===
{{Main|Ojo, Lagos State}}
Ojo is a town mainly occupied by the [[Awori tribe|Aworis]] with a population of 507,693.<ref name=nigeriacongress>{{cite web | title = NigeriaCongress.org | url = http://www.nigeriacongress.org/FGN/administrative/lgadetails.asp?lg=Ojo | access-date = 2007-04-08 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040125193004/http://www.nigeriacongress.org/fgn/administrative/lgadetails.asp?lg=Ojo | archive-date = 25 January 2004 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Lagos State University]] is in this town.