Eti-Osa

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]

Demographics

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

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]

Neighbourhoods

• Ikoyi
• Lekki
• Victoria Island
• Maroko (since demolished)^[4]

External links

• Eti-Osa Local Government

References

1. ^ "Eti-Osa Local Government". Eti-Osa Local Government. http://www.etiosalg.com/background.htm. Retrieved 2008-04-11. 
2. ^ "Eti-Osa Local Government: Background". Eti-Osa Local Government. http://www.etiosalg.com/background.htm. Retrieved 2008-04-11. 
3. ^ "Eti-Osa Local Government: Commerce". Eti-Osa Local Government. http://www.etiosalg.com/commerce.htm. Retrieved 2008-04-11. 
4. ^ "SERAC files Maroko Communication before the African Commission." Social and Economic Rights Action Centre. 19 December 2008. Retrieved on 1 September 2011.