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Eti-Osa is a Local Government Area of Lagos State in Nigeria. Lagos State Government administers the council area as Ikoyi-Obalande LCDA, Eti-Osa East LCDA, and Iru Victoria Island LCDA. Within Eti-Osa are several important areas of Lagos State, including Lagos' Victoria Island and Lekki's port. Before the Nigerian capital moved to Abuja, Eti-Osa Local Government Area served alongside Lagos Island Local Government Area as the seat of the national capital.

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Map of Eti-Osa, Lagos, Nigeria

Population

Eti-Osa Local Government Area has a population of 283,791, which represents 3.11% of the state’s population. 158,858 of the total population are male while the remaining 124,933 are female.

Demographics

Eti-Osa's people are predominantly from the Awori Yoruba subgroup, however, like most parts of Lagos State, it is currently home to a diverse mix of ethnicities from all over the country.

Business and Industry

There is little industry within Eti-Osa. Most residents work in fishing, farming, and trading. However, due to it being the former location of the nation's capital, Eti-Osa is home to many large domestic and international businesses.

Neighbourhoods

  • Ikoyi
  • Lekki Lagoon
  • Port at Lekki
  • Victoria Island
  • Maroko (since demolished)
  • Education

    International schools include:

  • British International School Lagos (Victoria Island)
  • Lycée Français Louis Pasteur de Lagos (Victoria Island)
  • Lekki British School (Lekki Peninsula)
  • References

    Eti-Osa Wikipedia


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