Surulere

Surulere local government area is one of the twenty LGAs found in Lagos state, South-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The LGA comprises of several districts which include Ojuelegba, Shitta, Ogunlana, Orile, Ikate, Ibire, Adeniran, Ogunsanya, and Gbaja. The current estimated population of Surulere LGA is put at 645,713 inhabitants with the LGA hosting members of several ethnic groups. The Yoruba language is commonly spoken in Surulere LGA while the religions of Islam and Christianity are widely practiced in the area. Notable landmarks in Surulere LGA include the National Sports Stadium, Lagos, the Teslim Balogun Stadium, and the National Arts Theatre.

GEOGRAPHY OF SURULERE

Surulere LGA occupies a total area of 23 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 26 degrees centigrade. The total precipitation in the LGA is put at 2550 mm of rainfall per annum while the average humidity level in the area is put at 69 percent.

ECONOMY OF SURULERE

Surulere LGA is in an ultra-cosmopolitan area of the Lagos city and hosts several financial institutions, hotels, relaxation spots, eateries, schools, as well as government owned enterprises with all these contributing to the economy of the LGA. The LGA also has a vibrant trade sector and hosts a number of markets such as the Tejuosho and Idi Araba markets which provide platforms for the exchange of a variety of goods and services.