Ikeja Local Government Area (LGA) serves as the capital city of Lagos State and is situated within the Lagos West Senatorial District. It is known for its vibrant industrial and administrative significance and is a central hub in southwestern Nigeria[1].
The LGA spans 42.31 square kilometres and had a population of 317,614 in 2006. By 2022, the population was projected to increase to 470,200, resulting in a population density of 11,112 people per square kilometre[2]. Its postal code is 100282, and its geographical coordinates are 6.60°N latitude and 3.35°E longitude[3].
Ikeja boasts a bustling industrial estate, hosting some of Nigeria's largest cotton and wool textile plants, alongside factories producing footwear, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, ceramics, and more. The area is also home to food processing plants, a large brewery, and heavy industries manufacturing steel products and aluminium[4].
Landmarks include the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Murtala Muhammad Airport, and the headquarters of key aviation agencies like the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, positioning Ikeja as a hub for innovation and connectivity[5].