Lagos State

Lagos State, sometimes referred to as Lagos, is a state located in the southwestern part of Nigeria. It is  economically one of most busiest states in Nigeria. The capital of Lagos State is Ikeja.

 History 
Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967. It was previously known as Eko until the arrival of Portuguese merchants. The word Eko was coined out from a Yoruba word "Eko" (English: war camp). The first settlers of Eko were the Aworis.

Local Government Areas
Lagos State is divided into 20 local government areas from 5 administrative divisions. The local government areas include:
Agege
Alimosho
Ifako-Ijaye
Ikeja
Kosofe
Mushin
Oshodi-Isolo
Shomolu
Apapa
Eti-Osa
Lagos Island
Lagos Mainland
Surulere
Ajeromi-Ifelodun
Amuwo-Odofin
Ojo
Badagry
Ikorodu
Ibeju-Lekki
Epe

 People 
Lagos State consists of Yoruba people but Lagos also attracts foreigners and Nigerians.

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Category:1967 establishments in Africa
Category:States and territories established in the 1960s