Lagos! Centre of Excellence
Traveling to Lagos State
The NYSC camp is located at; NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja, Agege, Lagos State.
Murtala Muhammad Airport in Ikeja serves air travellers coming into or going out of the state. The state is also accessible by road; buses mostly travel to Lagos from almost all major cities in Nigeria.e.
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Lagos is a state in the southwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Its capital is Ikeja. It is the smallest in the area of Nigeria’s 36 states. Lagos State is arguably the most economically important state of the country.
It is bordered on the west by the Republic of Benin, Ogun state in the east while the Atlantic Ocean lies on its southern borders. Lagos is divided into 20 local government areas.
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Lagos is a state in the southwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Its capital is Ikeja. It is the smallest in the area of Nigeria’s 36 states. Lagos State is arguably the most economically important state of the country.
It is bordered on the west by the Republic of Benin, Ogun state in the east while the Atlantic Ocean lies on its southern borders. Lagos is divided into 20 local government areas.
People and Culture
The main ethnic group in Lagos is Yoruba; however, almost all ethnic groups of Nigeria are represented in Lagos. Foreigners from all over the world are also represented in Lagos.
Lagos is mostly known for its fast-paced energy, vibrant nightlife and cosmopolitan vibe.
Geography and Climate
Lagos State experiences a tropical climate with two distinct seasons; Rainy and Dry season. The average annual temperature in Lagos is 27 degrees Celsius.
Lagos is mostly a coastal city with rivers, creeks and lagoons crisscrossing its flat plains.
Notable Places
National Theatre; Ikoyi Club Golf Course; Lekki Conservation Centre; Lagos Bar Beach; Takwa Bay Beach; Whispering Palms Beach Resort; Lacampagne Tropicana Beach; Nike Art Gallery etc.
The Universities in the state are Lagos State University, University of Lagos, Caleb University, and National Open University of Nigeria.
Interesting Fact
Lagos was formerly the capital of Nigeria until 1991.
Experiences of Corps Members that served in Lagos State
