Kosofe
About
Kosofe is a Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, created on 27 November 1996. Its headquarters is in the town of Kosofe, and it includes neighbourhoods such as Ketu, Oworonshoki, Agboyi-Ketu, Alapere, Mile 12, and Isheri Olowora. The area has an estimated area of 81 square kilometres and a population with diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. The local government has markets, parks and recreational facilities, and hosts festivals such as the Ogun and Igunuko festivals. Major roads including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Third Mainland Bridge pass through it, and it has several bus terminals and motor parks linking residents to other parts of Lagos State.
History
Kosofe was created as a Local Government Area of Lagos State on 27 November 1996.
Source: Wikipedia: Kosofe
Key Facts
State
Lagos State
Headquarters
Kosofe
Chairman
Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe
Established
27 November 1996
Area
81 km²
Population
1,010,800