Alimosho

Alimosho Alimoso
LGA and neighborhood
Location within Lagos Metropolitan Area
Interactive map of Alimosho
Coordinates: 6°36′38″N 3°17′45″E / 6.61056°N 3.29583°E / 6.61056; 3.29583
Country	Nigeria
State	Lagos State
Government
• Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council	Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson
Population  (2006)
• Total	1,288,714 (official census figure) or 2,047,026 (claimed by Lagos State Government) (1st) in Lagos State
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code	234
Area code	01
Website	www.alimosho.lg.gov.ng

AlimoshoListen^ⓘ is a Local Government Area in Lagos State, Nigeria with the largest population of about 4,082,900 which is according to Population [2019] – Projection^[1] The 2006 Census says the population was 1,288,714 (but the Lagos State Government argued that the population as at 2006 within the LGA was more than 2 million residents).^[2][3]

It has now been subdivided between several Local Community Development Areas (LCDA). The LCDA restructuring kicked off after the administration of Bola Ilori, who was the last chairman of the old single Alimosho Local Government. The six sub-divisions created out of the old Alimosho are: Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, Ayobo/Ipaja LCDA, Alimosho LG, Egbe/Idimu LCDA, Ikotun/Igando LCDA and Mosan Okunola LCDA. The LGA contains the urban area of Egbeda/Akowonjo.^[4]

The Alimosho was established in 1945 and it was under the (then) western region. Alimosho's population is predominantly the Egba and Egbado Yoruba people. ^[5][6] The area is rich in culture, prominent amongst which are the Oro, Igunnu and Egungun annual festivals. The main religions are Islam, Christianity, and the Yoruba religion. Yoruba language is widely spoken in the community.

The first secretariat of Alimosho is a two-storey building located on Council street, now in the Egbe/Idimu LCDA.^[7] it i s said that the LGA is the noisiest in Lagos State.^[8]

Economy

The economy of Alimosho Local Government Area revolves significantly around commerce, supported by prominent markets like the Ilé-epo market, Katangowa market, Ikotun market, Igando multi-purpose market, and Akesan market, which draw large crowds of buyers and sellers daily. Additionally, the area hosts various private and public institutions including hotels and banks, contributing to its economic landscape.^[9]

Traditional and royal institutions

Alimosho Local Government Area is home to a number of traditional institutions that reflect the Yoruba heritage of its predominantly Egba and Awori populations. These institutions are headed by recognised traditional rulers (Obas), Baales (community heads), and chiefs, who play important cultural and advisory roles within their respective communities.

Traditional rulers in Alimosho function as custodians of indigenous customs and traditions. They contribute to community governance by mediating disputes, promoting social cohesion, and supporting local development initiatives. Although they do not wield formal political power, they are recognised by the Lagos State Government and often collaborate with local authorities on community affairs.

In recent years, the Lagos State Government has continued to formalise and recognise traditional leadership within the area. For instance, in 2022, official instruments of authority (staffs of office) were presented to Oba Akeeb Rauf Adebowale, the Alaye of Orisumbare land, and Oba Nojeem Ajolojuota Lawal, the Alaye of Oke Abiye land while in 2024 the scepter of authority was presented to Oba Ibrahim Olasunkanmi Lawal-Bello, the King of Isheri Olofin Kingdom , reinforcing the role of royal institutions in grassroots governance.

Beyond recognised monarchs, the traditional structure in Alimosho also includes Baales and community chiefs who serve at the ward and neighborhood levels, maintaining customary authority and acting as intermediaries between residents and government institutions. These institutions are closely linked to the cultural life of the area, including festivals such as Oro, Igunnu, and Egungun, which are integral to Yoruba religious and social traditions in Alimosho.

Name	Title	Domain/Community	Ref
Oba Lasisi Gbadamosi	Onigando of Igando	Igando	[10]
Oba Ibrahim Olasunkanmi Lawal-Bello	Oba of Isheri-Olofin	Isheri-Olofin	[11][12]
Oba Hammed Orelope Laka	Elegbeda of Egbeda	Egbeda	[13]
Oba Nojeemdeen Abidemi Aberejo	Alakesan of Akesan	Akesan	[14]
Oba Kolawole Ajani Egundipe	Onipaja of Ipaja	Ipaja	[15]
Oba Akeeb Rauf Adebowale	Alaye of Orisunbare	Orisunbare	[16]
Oba Babatunde Ogunronbi	Onishasha of Shasha	Shasha	[17]
Oba Nureini Olomitutu	Onijegun of Ijegun	Ijegun	[18]
Oba Azeez Gbadabiu Asiwaju	Onikotun of Ikotun	Ikotun	[19]

Football

Alimosho is home to the Seamoriow Football Club, which is based at the Seamoriow Sports Complex. The club participates in local competitions and contributes to grassroots football development in Lagos State.^[20]

References

1. "Metro Lagos (Nigeria): Local Government Areas – Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
2. Fagbohun, Ifeoluwa Kayode; Idowu, Emmanuel Taiwo; Otubanjo, Olubunmi Adetoro; Awolola, Taiwo Sam (8 May 2020). "Susceptibility status of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) to Malathion in Lagos, Nigeria". Animal Research International. 17 (1): 3541–3549–3541–3549. ISSN 1597-3115.
3. "Alimosho Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
4. Chizoba. "Largest Local Government in Lagos State, Nigeria". Nigerian Infopedia. Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
5. Fenske, James (1830). Land abundance and economic institutions: Egba land and slavery. The Economic History Review. p. 65. JSTOR 41475597. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
6. Ogunhemi, Gabriel Ogundeji (1982). "Counting the Camels: The Economics of Transportation in PreIndustrial Nigeria". The Journal of African History. 24 (3). Nok Publishers: 392. doi:10.1017/S0021853700022143. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
7. "Alimosho L.G. Secretariat (Local government office) – Lagos". www.helpmecovid.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
8. "Alimosho: Noisiest local government area in Lagos". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
9. "how-ambode-revived-economic-activities-in-alimosho". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria.
10. Bankole, Idowu (2 September 2021). "2023: Alimosho monarchs back Jandor for gov, pray for victory". Vanguard News. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
11. Rapheal (13 December 2024). "Sanwo-Olu installs Lawal king of Isheri Olofin". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
12. "Official Lagos State Website | The best place to find government services and information". lagosstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
13. "Official Lagos State Website | The best place to find government services and information". lagosstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
14. TODAYNG (11 February 2022). "Oba Alakesan Of Akesan Receives The Staff Of Office » TodayNG.Com". TodayNG.Com. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
15. Bankole, Idowu (2 September 2021). "2023: Alimosho monarchs back Jandor for gov, pray for victory". Vanguard News. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
16. Nation, The (20 November 2022). "Orisunbare monarch gets staff of office". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
17. Tugbobo, Babatunde (20 May 2022). "Alao, Ayefele entertain as Onishasha celebrates 10th coronation anniversary". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
18. Online, The Eagle (12 July 2019). "Ijegun: We're tired of disasters, monarch tells Senate committee |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
19. Nation, The (23 May 2021). "Ikotun monarch marks 20th anniversary | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
20. Ogundiya, Charles (10 May 2024). "Seamoriow To Revolutionize Football Development In Alimosho –Oluwaseyi Amos". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 10 May 2024.

External links

• Alimosho Local Government