Eti-Osa

Eti-Osa
LGA
Eti-Osa shown within the State of Lagos
Eti-Osa shown within the State of Lagos
CountryNigeria
StateLagos State
Principal citiesLagos[a]
Lekki[b]
Government
 • ChairmanShuaibu Ajayi
Population
 (2006)
 • Total287,785
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Map
  1. ^ Ikoyi-Obalande LCDA and Iru Victoria Island LCDA
  2. ^ Eti-Osa East LCDA

Eti-Osa is a Local Government Area of Lagos State in Nigeria. Lagos State Government administers the council area as Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Eti-Osa East, and Iru Victoria Island LCDA. Within Eti-Osa are several important areas of Lagos State, including Lagos' Victoria Island. 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.[1] Eti-osa used to be the poorest neighborhood in Lagos State until development changed it to become one of the most prosperous areas where the richest Nigerians live in Lagos.[2] Currently Babajide Sanwo Olu is the governor of Lagos State and responsible for the local government setup and delivering government services to the people.

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. [3]

Geography of Eti-Osa

The local government area has two normal seasons which are dry and rainy seasons. The temperature of the area is 25 °C with wind blowing at an average of 13 km/h.

Demographic

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The people of Eti-Osa are predominantly from the Awori Yoruba. However, like most parts of Lagos State, it is currently home to a diverse mix of ethnicities from all over the country.[5] The population including people from Hausa, Igbo and other tribes.

Business and industry

There are fewer industries within Eti-Osa. Most residents work in fishing, farming, and trading. However, being the former location of the nation's capital, Eti-Osa is home to many large domestic and international businesses.[6] Eti-Osa is a commercial area that has several public and private institutions with Banks, hotels, clubs and modern markets where the exchange of good and services take place.[1] In 2009, Eti-Osa was placed under study for commercial horticultural practices in Nigeria, where it was discovered that it had 75 gardens that were concentrated in Ikoyi and Victoria Island.[7]

Politics and elections in Eti-Osa

On 25 February 2023, Nigeria had its presidential and Federal Legislative election. In Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Mr. Thaddeus Attah was declared the winner by INEC Returning Officer to represent the Federal Constituency Seat.[8][9][10] However, the result generated contests as the Party agents from APC and PDP rejected it over the claim that some people were disenfranchised from voting in Eti-Osa.[11] In the process, the police and the army were brought to maintain peace and order in the local government area.[12][13]

Neighbourhoods

Education

Educational institutions in Eti Osa local government area include both local and International schools, institutions and organisations. The local institutions consist of colleges of education, education research centres, secondary schools, training organisation and consultants and a university among others.[4]

Some of the International schools include:

Ilasan primary school Gbara community junior and senior secondary school Resettlement secondary school Mayegun community school ( all public schools) accessible to the people of the community to bring about development.

Important places in Eti-Osa

  • Top view of commercial areas in victoria island, Lagos
    Top view of commercial areas in victoria island, Lagos
  • Water shore CMS Outer Marina road leading to Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
    Water shore CMS Outer Marina road leading to Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Zenith bank headquarters, Victoria Island, Lagos
    Zenith bank headquarters, Victoria Island, Lagos
  • EKO hospital Victoria Island, Lagos
    EKO hospital Victoria Island, Lagos
  • BRT bus shed at CMS Outer Marina road leading to Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
    BRT bus shed at CMS Outer Marina road leading to Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Civic Towers, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos
    Civic Towers, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos

References

  1. ^ "Eti-Osa Local Government". Eti-Osa Local Government. Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
  2. ^ a b c Okon, Desmond (2021-02-01). "The 'hidden' story of Eti-osa, a marshland turned investment destination". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  3. ^ National Population Commission, 2006
  4. ^ a b "Eti-Osa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  5. ^ "Eti-Osa Local Government: Background". Eti-Osa Local Government. Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
  6. ^ "Eti-Osa Local Government: Commerce". Eti-Osa Local Government. Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
  7. ^ Albert Ayorinde Abegunde, Emmanuel Olufemi Omisore, Olufunmilayo Fumbi Oluodo and Daniel Olaleye (2009). "Commercial horticultural practice in Nigeria: Its socio- spatial effects in Lagos city". African Journal of Agricultural Research. 4 (10): 1064–1072 – via researchgate.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Labour Party Wins Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  9. ^ Sunday, Ochogwu (2023-02-27). "Election results: Labour Party beats Banky W in Lagos, claims Eti-Osa Federal constituency". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  10. ^ Okosi, Izuchukwu (2023-02-27). "#NigeriaDecides: Labour Party Wins In Eti-osa, Kosofe Local Government Areas of Lagos State". Prime Business Africa. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  11. ^ OPARA, Ijeoma (2023-02-27). "Labour Party wins Eti-Osa Reps seat as Banky W, others lose out". The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  12. ^ "LP wins Eti-Osa Federal Constituency by 24,075 votes". Businessday NG. 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  13. ^ NEWS (2023-02-27). "Banky W, Obanikoro lose as Labour Party wins Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat". Vanguard. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  14. ^ "List of Localities in Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos Administrative division, Lagos State, Nigeria, Google Maps and Streetview Photos, Photos, List of Streets, Google Street View, Geographic.org". geographic.org. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  15. ^ "SERAC files Maroko Communication before the African Commission." Social and Economic Rights Action Centre. 19 December 2008. Retrieved on 1 September 2011.
  16. ^ "Contact Us Archived 2015-05-07 at the Wayback Machine." British International School Lagos. Retrieved on May 1, 2015. "1 Landbridge Avenue Oniru Private Estate P.O. Box 75133 Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria"
  17. ^ "Informations légales Archived 2015-01-26 at the Wayback Machine." Lycée Français Louis Pasteur de Lagos. Retrieved on 18 January 2015. "16, Younis Bashorun street, Victoria Island Annex, P. O. BOX 72172, Lagos (Nigeria) "
  18. ^ "Contact Us Archived 2015-05-01 at the Wayback Machine." Lekki British School. Retrieved on May 1, 2015. "Lekki British High School Victoria Arobieke Street Off Admiralty Way Lekki Phase 1. Lagos."
  19. ^ "American International School of Lagos".
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