What makes Ilupeju a choice location for residential apartments and commercial properties?

Ilupeju is a local council area of Lagos State, Nigeria; a large community that shares its boundaries with areas such as Mushin, Oshodi, Obanikoro, Anthony down through some parts of Ikorodu road towards Oju elegba. It consists of popular streets such as Town planning way, Ilupeju bypass, Coker road down through Tinubu road, Association Avenue, Ilupeju Industrial Avenue, among others.

The name Ilupeju means converging point for people and that name came into existence as a result of several communities meeting at a place for deliberations. The name Ilupeju was not singlehandedly chosen by a person but was born out of share love and cooperation that existed between the converging communities.

Ilupeju is a central area and quite strategic, it boasts of a good road networks and is quite accessible to several parts of Lagos. Ilupeju has become a choice location for siting residential apartments and commercial properties alike because of the easy accessibility to locations such as Victoria Island (through Western Avenue using the Ikorodu road), Lagos – Abeokuta Express, Oshodi - Apapa Expressway, Surulere, Ikeja, Yaba and so on.

Ilupeju has proved to be quite peaceful and welcoming; a choice destination for most expatriates working in Lagos most especially the Indians and Chinese. Before the arrival of the expatriates and international communities the average rent for a 3 bedrooms apartment in Ilupeju goes for between N500, 000 Naira to N1 Million Naira depending on how well finished the property is. However, since their arrival the rental value has increased significantly and is now between N1.2Million Naira to N2.5Million Naira depending on how well finished the property is.

Ilupeju boasts of a very robust Indian community to make mention of the Indian School, Temple and recreational spots within the community. Other catchments in the area include the popular Ilupeju Model Market, Bazaar & the new Number 1 Supermarket located directly on Coker road which is more like a modern Shoprite within the community. You also have the PZ Cussons recreational center, the National Open University Library at Sura Mogaji Street, the laundry shops (such as the Westman Quest - WQ), cool spots, restaurants and eateries such as the KFC, Sweet sensations, Chicken republic among others.

The community offers an open and welcoming environment to cultures from around the world, providing services in English, French, Indian and a host of other languages. Ilupeju is known to hosts many cultural and sports events, including summer music fiesta, theater and the popular Ilupeju day festivals.

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[color=#000099][/color] I love Ilupeju. I live here. The government should help us repair Ade-Akinsanya street, which Bazaar is located on. The road is in a very bad state.