world.wikisort.org - NigeriaIfako-Ijaiye is a city and local government area in Lagos, Nigeria. It has a land area of 43 square kilometres (17 sq mi) and had a population of 427,878 people in 2006.
Local Government Area & City in Lagos, Nigeria
Ifako-Ijaiye |
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 Location in Lagos |
Coordinates: 06°41′05″N 03°17′20″E |
Country | Nigeria |
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State | Lagos |
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Created | October 1, 1996 |
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• Executive Chairman | Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat |
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• Land | 17 sq mi (43 km2) |
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• Total | 427,878 |
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Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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The current Executive Chairman is Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat.
History
The Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government was created along with 183 other local governments on October 1, 1996 by General Sani Abacha, the then military head of state. It was carved out of Agege Local Government, with headquarters in Ifako. The 1991 census found the majority of inhabitants to be Yoruba.
Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government is a border suburb town as it shares border with Ogun State.
The major settlements are Ogba-Ijaiye, Ifako, Oke-Ira, Iju-Ishaga, Obawole, Iju-Ogundimu, Fagba, Agege Pen Cinema among others.
The past leaders of the Local Government are:
Engr. Richard Akinpelu (late)
Alh. Ma'rufdeen Adeola Adefolabi (late)
Hon. Demola Doherty
Hon. (Apostle) Oloruntoba Oke 2011 - 2014
Hon Akinwunmi Nurudeen Olaitan 2014 - 2016
Hon Babatunde I.Q. Rajh-Label 2016 - 2017
The Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode appointed Babatunde I.Q. Rajh-Label as Sole Administrator of the Local Government in June, 2016. Election was held on July 22, 2017 throughout the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State. Hon (Apostle) Oloruntoba Oke was duly elected and sworn in as the Executive Chairman for a second term by the former State Governor, His Excellency, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.
The Local Government is at present being led by Hon. (Prince) Usman Akanbi Hamzat as the Executive Chairman, after a successful Local Government Election held in July 2021.
Transport
The city is served by Agbado station,[1] located in the Local Council of Agbado-Oke Odo[2] and part of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project.
Current Executives
Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat - Executive Chairman
Hon. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Awoniyi Akerele - Vice Chairman
Past Chairman & Sole Administrators of Ifako Ijaiye Local Government
Engineer Adeoye Ogundipe - Acting Chairman - October 1996
Hon. Aremu Akindele - 1st Executive Chairman - March 1997
Hon. Ademola Taiwo - Sole Administrator - June 1998
Hon. Adeola Adefolabi - 2nd Executive Chairman - June 1998
Hon. Babatunde Odele - Executive Secretary - June 2002
Hon. Dr. Elijah Olu Adewale - Executive Secretary - April 2003
Hon. Richard A.A. Akinpelu - 3rd Executive Chairman - April 2004
Hon. Muzemil Olajide Tairu - Sole Administrator - August 2008
Hon. Demola Doherty - 4th Executive Chairman - October 2009
Apostle (Dr.) Oloruntoba Oke - 5th Executive Chairman - October 2011
Hon. Adeleye Rotimi - Executive Secretary - January 2015
Hon. B.I.Q. Rajh Label - Sole Administrator - June 2016
Sole Administrator's Activities So Far
- Commencement of The Local Government Headquarters Building in Ifako
- Handed Over Landed Property For Primary School Development In Obawole
- Commemoration of 20th Anniversary of The Local Government's Existence
- Free Computer Training Programme For Primary School Pupils
- Rehabilitation of Bore Hole Water for School Students
- Free Skill Acquisition Training Programme for Residents
- Routine Peace And Security Meeting
- Routine Management Meeting
- Monthly Environmental Sanitation Inspection Exercise
- Grading of Local Roads
- Training of Staff amongst others
Photo Gallery
References
External links
https://www.facebook.com/UAH4FkjLG/
Lagos Metropolitan Area |
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Education |
- Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education
- Augustine University Ilara
- Caleb University
- CMS Grammar School, Lagos
- College of Medicine, University of Lagos
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka
- Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology
- Igbobi College
- Ikenna Stars Academy
- King's College, Lagos
- Lagos City Polytechnic
- Lagos State University
- Lagos State University College of Medicine
- Pan-Atlantic University
- Queen's College, Lagos
- St Gregory's College, Lagos
- University of Lagos
- Yaba College of Technology
See also: List of schools in Lagos
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Economy | Trade & Commerce |
- Companies
- Computer Village
- Markets
- Lagos Stock Exchange
- Yabacon Valley
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Ports | |
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Shopping Malls |
- Palms Shopping Mall
- Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall
- Ikeja City Mall
- Silverbird Galleria
- Lagos City Mall
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Healthcare |
- Federal Medical Centre Ebute Metta
- First Consultant Hospital
- Lagos Island General Hospital
- Reddington Hospital
- Eko Hospital
- St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos
- Lagoon Hospitals
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital
- National Orthopaedic Hospital
- Creek Hospital
- Flying Doctors Nigeria
- Yaba Psychiatric Hospital
See also: List of hospitals in Lagos
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History |
- Awori
- Akintoye
- Kosoko
- Henry Stanhope Freeman
- Cornelius Alfred Moloney
- Lagos Colony
- Southern Nigeria Protectorate
- Herbert Macaulay
- Timeline
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Mass media | Newspapers |
- The Nation
- Business Day
- Newswatch
- Thisday
- Daily Times
- Business Hallmark
- Complete Sports
- Vanguard
- Next
- The Daily Independent
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Television |
- Lagos Television
- Channels Television
- Galaxy Television (Nigeria)
- Africa Independent Television
- Nigerian Television Authority
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Radio |
- 88.9 FM
- 89.7 FM
- 91.3 FM
- 92.3 FM
- 93.7 FM
- 95.1 FM
- 96.5 FM
- 96.9 FM
- 97.3 FM
- 97.7 FM
- 98.1 FM
- 98.5FM
- 98.9 FM
- 99.3 FM
- 99.9 FM
- 100.5 FM
- 101.5 FM
- 102.3 FM
- 103.1 FM
- 103.5 FM
- 105.1 FM
- 105.5 FM
- 107.5 FM
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Notable areas and districts | |
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Transportation | |
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Tourist attractions | Events |
- Lagos Seafood Festival
- GTBank Food and Drink
- Lagos International Trade Fair
- Lagos Photo Festival
- Lagos Black Heritage Festival
- Lagos Carnival
- Eyo festival
- Lagos Fashion Week
- Felabration
- Lagos Marathon
- Lagos International Jazz Festival
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Landmarks | |
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Sports venues | |
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Parks | |
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Buildings and Structures |
- Carter Bridge
- Third Mainland Bridge
- Eko Bridge
- NECOM
- Union Bank
See also: Architecture of Lagos
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Towns | |
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LGAs | |
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Government | Leaders |
- Governor
- Chief Justice
- Attorney General
- Executive Council
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Ministries |
- Education
- Finance
- Agriculture and Cooperatives
- Commerce and Industry
- Economic Planning and Budget
- Energy and Mineral Resources
- Environment
- Establishments, Training and Pensions
- Health
- Home Affairs and Culture
- Housing
- Information and Strategy
- Justice
- Rural Development
- Science and Technology
- Special Studies
- Tourism and Inter-governmental Relations
- Transport
- Waterfront Infrastructure Development
- Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
- Works and Infrastructure
- Youth, Sports and Social Development
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House of Assembly |
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
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Others |
- Lagos State Civil Service
- City Hall, Lagos
- Lagos State Police Command
- Oba of Lagos
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На других языках
[de] Ifako-Ijaye
Ifako-Ijaye ist eine Local Government Area im Bundesstaat Lagos. Sie hat etwa 589.000 Einwohner und ist ein Teil der Metropolregion Lagos.[1]
- [en] Ifako-Ijaiye
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