Alimosho Alimoso | |
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LGA and neighborhood | |
 Location withinLagos Metropolitan Area | |
 Interactive map of Alimosho | |
| Coordinates:6°36′38″N3°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 aLocal Government Area inLagos State,Nigeria with the largest population of about 4,082,900 which is according to Population [2019]– Projection[1] The 2006Census says the population was 1,288,714 (but the Lagos State Government argued thatthe population as at 2006 within the LGA was more than 2 million residents).[2][3]
It has now been subdivided between severalLocal Community Development Areas (LCDA). The LCDA restructuring kicked off after theadministration 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 theEgba andEgbado Yoruba people.[5][6] The area is rich inculture, prominent amongst which are the Oro, Igunnu andEgungun annual festivals. The main religions are Islam, Christianity, and theYoruba religion.Yoruba language is widely spoken in the community.
The first secretariat of Alimosho is a two-storey building located onCouncil street, now in the Egbe/Idimu LCDA.[7] it i s said that the LGA is the noisiest in Lagos State.[8]
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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]
Alimosho is home to theSeamoriow 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.[10]
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