Eti-Osa is a Local Government Area of

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in Nigeria. Lagos State Government administers the

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area as Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Eti-Osa East, and Iru Victoria Island LCDA. Within Eti-Osa are several important areas of Lagos State, including Lagos'

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. Before the Nigerian capital moved to Abuja, Eti-Osa Local Government Area served alongside

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Local Government Area as the seat of the national capital.

Population

Eti-Osa

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Area has a population of 283,791, which represents 3.11% of the state's population. 158,858 of the total population are male while the remaining 124,933 are

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Demographics

The people of Eti-Osa are predominantly from the Awori

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. However, like most parts of Lagos State, it is currently home to a diverse mix of ethnicities from all over the country.

Business and Industry

There is little industry within Eti-Osa. Most residents work in

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, and

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. However, due to it being the former

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of the nation's capital, Eti-Osa is home to many large domestic and international businesses.

Neighbourhoods

* Ikoyi * Lekki Lagoon * Port at Lekki *

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Education

International schools include: * British International School Lagos (Victoria Island) * Lycée Français Louis Pasteur de Lagos (Victoria Island) *

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Important places in Eti-Osa

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References

External links

Eti-Osa Local Government
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