List of 37 LCDA in Lagos State and their chairmen in 2022

August 2024 · 8 minute read

Lagos State is one of the 36 Nigerian States and is located in the country’s South West. It borders Ogun State to the north, the Republic of Benin to the west, and the Bight of Benin to the south. The state is divided into five administrative divisions, which are further subdivided into 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA). All the LCDA in Lagos State are headed by chairmen elected in council polls and sworn in by the governor.

An LCDA is essentially a fourth-tier government placed under the local, state, and federal governments. The LCDAs in Lagos have existed for more than 15 years and paved the way for the creation of more than 700 similar administrative units across Nigeria.

Everything you need to know about LCDA in Lagos State

Here is a look at several facts about LCDAs.

What is an LCDA in Nigeria?

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There are 37 LCDAs in Lagos State. Here is a look at all of them and their current chairpersons.

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Here is a list of the Lagos State Local Government areas and their wards.

Badagry Division

This Division is located in an area with a diverse cultural mix between the Awori and the Ogu people. Additionally, it is in an international border area with the Republic of Benin. The Division consists of four Local Government Areas (LGAs).

In addition, the Badagry Division has a rich history and is widely known as the entry point of Christianity into Nigeria. The area was a significant slave outpost during the precolonial and colonial eras.

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Here is a look at the Division’s LGAs and their constituent wards.

Epe Division

The Division’s name comes from the popular black ants that were said to have invaded the Division’s founder’s homestead. The name Epe loosely translates to ‘forest of black ants.’ Some of the most significant physical features in Epe are the distinctive rolling hills, sandy beaches, and picturesque Atlantic coastlines.

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Epe is one of the most economically important regions in Lagos. The Division’s residents mostly carry out farming and fishing. Here is a look at its 2 LGAs and their constituent wards.

Ikeja Division

Ikeja Division is predominantly occupied by the Awori people. It has eight constituent LGAs and has its divisional headquarters at Ikeja, the same region that serves as the seat of the Lagos State government. There are numerous medium and large-scale industries in Ikeja.

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Here is a look at the eight LGAs in the Ikeja division and their constituent wards.

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Ikorodu Division

This Division is about 36 kilometres north of Lagos and derives its name from the hugely popular Oko-Odu vegetable. Ikorodu is said to be the first place the crown prince of a Remo King settled, earning the place the name Ikorodu Oga.

Ikorodu’s population is mainly made up of Remo and Ijebu people. The Division only has a single LGA known as Ikorodu. Here is a look at its constituent wards.

Aga/Ijimu, Agbala, Agura/Iponmi, Baiyeku/Oreta, Erikorodu, Ibeshe, Igbogbo I, Igbogbo II, Ijede II, Ijede J, Imota 1, Imota II, Ipakodo, Isele I, Isele II, Isele III, Isiu, Odogunyan, and Olorunda/Igbaga.

Lagos Division

This is a highly urbanized division and is the core of Lagos State. The name was derived from the Portuguese phrases ‘Rio Lago’ and ‘Lagos de Curamo,’ both accounts of the region’s network of lagoons and wetlands.

Here is a look at the Division’s LGAs and their constituent wards.

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In 2003 many of the Local Governments in Lagos state were split into Local Council Development Areas. for administrative purposes. However, this did not affect the list of Local Government Areas in Lagos in any way.

The LCDA in Lagos State are an essential component of the state’s administration and governance. The 37 LCDA units are spread across the state and make it easier for the leaders to pursue development objectives easily.

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