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Who is the current Governor of Lagos State?
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Lagos State?
Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat (Femi Hamzat)
Who is the current Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa
Who is the current Chief Judge of Lagos State?
Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba
Who represents Lagos East Senatorial District?
Senator Tokunbo Abiru
Who represents Lagos West Senatorial District?
Senator (Dr.) Idiat Adebule
Who represents Lagos Central Senatorial District?
Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun
Who is the Commissioner for Finance in Lagos State?
Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi
Who is the Special Adviser on Works in Lagos State?
Dr. Adekunle Olayinka
Who is the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State?
Mr. Gbenga Omotoso
What is the capital of Lagos State?
Ikeja
What is the slogan of Lagos State?
Centre of Excellence
When was Lagos State created?
May 27, 1967
Which region was Lagos State carved out from?
Western Region and Federal Capital Territory
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Lagos State?
20
Who created Lagos State?
General Yakubu Gowon's military government
Which geopolitical zone is Lagos State located?
South-West geopolitical zone
Which states border Lagos State?
Ogun State (north and east), Republic of Benin (west), and Atlantic Ocean (south)
Who was the first military governor of Lagos State?
Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson (1967-1975)
Who was the first civilian governor of Lagos State?
Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande (1979-1983)
When did Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu first assume office?
May 29, 2019
In which year did Lagos State become Nigeria's capital?
1914
When did Lagos cease to be Nigeria's capital?
1991 (moved to Abuja)
What is Lagos State known as historically?
The former capital of Nigeria and the economic nerve center
Which film industry developed in Lagos State?
Nollywood (Nigerian film industry)
In which district of Lagos did Nollywood develop?
Surulere district
Who is considered the founder of Nigerian nationalism from Lagos?
Herbert Macaulay
What was Herbert Macaulay's major achievement?
Founded the first Nigerian political party (NNDP) in 1923
Which secondary school in Lagos was the first in Nigeria?
CMS Grammar School, Lagos
When did Lagos officially become the capital of colonial Nigeria?
January 1, 1914
What is the main economic base of Lagos State?
Commerce, finance, banking, trade, and industry
What is Lagos State's GDP contribution to Nigeria?
Over 30% of Nigeria's GDP
What was Lagos State's IGR in 2024?
N1.3 trillion
Name five major areas in Lagos State
Ikeja, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, Surulere, Apapa, Epe
What is the estimated population of Lagos State?
Over 17 million people (2025)
Which ethnic groups are indigenous to Lagos State?
Awori and Ijebu (sub-groups of Yoruba)
What is the main language spoken in Lagos State?
Yoruba, English, and Pidgin English
What is the name of the first university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan (though now in Oyo State, it was originally in the Western Region)
Which major university is located in Lagos State?
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Where is the University of Lagos located?
Akoka, Yaba, Lagos
What is Lagos State University abbreviated as?
LASU
Where is Lagos State University located?
Ojo, Lagos
What is the major port in Lagos State?
Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port
What is the name of the major airport in Lagos State?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
What is the major bridge connecting Lagos Island to the mainland?
Third Mainland Bridge
Which is the longest bridge in Nigeria?
Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos
What is Lagos State's major tourist attraction?
Lekki Conservation Centre, National Museum Lagos, Nike Art Gallery
What is the name of the major beach in Lagos?
Bar Beach, Elegushi Beach, Tarkwa Bay Beach
How many senators represent Lagos State?
Three (3)
Which political party does Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
In which year was Chief Judge Kazeem Alogba sworn in?
2019
What is Lagos State ranked in terms of IGR in Nigeria?
First (highest IGR generating state)
What is Lagos State ranked in terms of population?
Most populous state in Nigeria
Which LGAs make up Lagos East Senatorial District?
Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Somolu
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