Eti-Osa

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Eti-Osa is a Local Government Area in the Lagos Division, of Lagos State, Nigeria. Within Eti-Osa are several important areas of Lagos, including Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ikoyi. Before the Nigerian capital moved to Abuja, Eti-Osa was the seat of the national capital[1].

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[edit] Demographics

Eti-Osa's people are predominantly from the Awori Yoruba subgroup, and Nupe and Gambari from the north of the country[2].

[edit] Business and Industry

There is little industry within Eti-Osa. Most residents work in fishing, farming, and trading. However, due to it being the former location of the national capital, Eti-Osa is home to many large domestic and international businesses[3].

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Eti-Osa Local Government. Eti-Osa Local Government. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
  2. ^ Eti-Osa Local Government: Background. Eti-Osa Local Government. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
  3. ^ Eti-Osa Local Government: Commerce. Eti-Osa Local Government. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
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