Oshodi-isolo

Oshodi-Isolo

Oshodi-Isolo is a Local Government Area (LGA) within Lagos State. It was formed by the second republic Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, also known as 'Baba Kekere' and the first Executive Chairman of the Local Government was late Chief Isaac Ademolu Banjoko. The LGA is part of the Ikeja Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. At the 2006 Census it had a population of 621,509 people, and an area of 45 square kilometres. Hon. Afeez Ipesa-Balogun, an aeronautic engineer, was recently elected for another three year term as the Executive Chairman. Mrs Modupe Oshegale and Mr Bamigbetan were also elected to head Isolo and Ejigbo Local Council Development Areas which are semi-autonomous areas within the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area.