Somolu L.G.A Of LAGOS State

Shomolu Local Government Area is situated in Southwest Nigeria, north of Lagos City, with its administrative headquarters located on Durosimi Street[1]. It is part of the Lagos East Senatorial District.

The LGA had a population of 403,569 in 2006, which was projected to reach 597,400 by 2022. With a land area of 10.30 square kilometres, it has a population density of 58,019 people per square kilometre[2]. Shomolu's geographical coordinates are 6°32′27″N 3°23′14″E.

Shomolu is widely recognized as Lagos State's printing hub, hosting a concentration of offset and digital print shops, particularly around Bajulaiye Road and Oguntolu. The LGA also has a vibrant trade sector, with bustling markets such as Sabo and Yaba attracting numerous traders and buyers daily[3]. The postal code for Shomolu is 100231[4].



FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN136,048,960,994.38
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN1,841,315,138.97
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN1,883,550,569.36
+2.3%
March 2025
NGN1,668,354,558.19
-11.4%
February 2025
NGN1,879,876,130.39
+12.7%
January 2025
NGN2,047,613,803.40
+8.9%
November 2024
NGN1,703,318,570.18
-16.8%

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