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Why Everyone is Moving to Ikeja

Where in the Lagos Mainland do you have a golf course,  a club with a swimming pool, squash and tennis courts with other sporting activities just within walking distance?

Ikeja is one of the most popular places not just on the mainland but in Lagos as a whole. Places like Mobolaji Bank Anthony down Isaac John, Computer Village, Allen Avenue, Oregun, Ikeja GRA, Opebi, Alausa, Agidingbi, Toyin, Oba Akran are some of what makeup Ikeja. Ikeja is in close proximity to Ojota, Omole, Ogba, Ojodu Berger and also the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It is a central area that is easily accessible which comes off as a plus for most working class people.

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From Ikeja GRA to Ogba, you can be sure that you are going to get a place less prone to security concerns with good road networks, traffic lights, less traffic, streets bursting with various commercial activities, nice estates with additional security.

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Alausa which is located in Ikeja is the seat of the Lagos State Government’s power with different ministries and parastatals located in its environs as well as the House of Assembly.

During the day, high streets like Isaac John and Joel Ogunaike can be considered shopping havens and at night, they can be the perfect spot where social crawlers come out to play!

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Some other places in Lagos might be more beautiful than Ikeja but Ikeja is a landmark in Lagos for sure. Ikeja boasts of good access roads, fairly good  electricity supply and other public amenities compared to other parts of the mainland.

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The Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Ikeja, in particular, is an exclusive residential area on the mainland as it is home to a number of high-ranking Nigerian officials, the crème de la crème of the society as well as various expatriates and their families. A lot of large residential properties can be found here, with accommodation typically in the form of detached houses, bungalows or semi-detached duplexes.

Also, over the years, this area has developed into a commercial and industrial hub, with some houses being turned into office complexes. Most companies and banks have their headquarters situated here. Popular global brands like Cadbury, Guinness, Coca-cola are located here. It is home to different types of business. Be it small or medium scale business, Ikeja provides an atmosphere for business growth. As an entrepreneur, Ikeja is one of the best locations for a business venture due to its strategic location and market structure.

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Ikeja hosts Nigeria’s main airport: the Muritala Mohammed International Airport and the updated local airport. It is the abode of the ever popular computer village. Top schools like Grange School and Dansol College can be found in this axis. Well-known hospitals include; Lagoon Hospital, St Ives Hospital, Reddington hospital. Places of worship are not exempt from this area too.

Without a doubt, Ikeja is a thriving, cosmopolitan metropolis with state of the art architectural designs and it holds a whole lot of world-class hotels such as; Sheraton, Protea, Lagos Airport Hotels, De Renaissance hotel. Popular night clubs in Ikeja include; Rumors Night Club, Africa Shrine, Alibaba Nite Club, Dee Captains, Motherland, Sea Garden, Planet One Hospitality and more, all you have to do is take a good look at Allen Avenue!.

For hosting events, Ikeja provides many event centers such as; Balmoral Hall, Yard 158, 10 Degrees Event Center, Grandeur Event Center, The Haven Event Center. Some hangout spots in Ikeja include the Ikeja city mall which hosts a lot of shops which attracts people from various parts of Lagos. There is also the; Orchid Bistro, La Mango, Pool Terrace Bar , The Place Restaurant & Bar amongst others. In short, Ikeja is exquiste!

The presence of the Ikeja Military Cantonment, Nigerian Air Force Base, Ikeja Police College and other Security Agencies in and around the Ikeja environs brings some sense of security. Undeniably, Ikeja is in the heartbeat of Lagos.

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Living in Ikeja would help you stay abreast with what is happening in the city and get close to the business spots in Lagos.

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