Lagos state was called Eko before colonisation by locals. It served as a major centre for slave-trade, from which then Oba of Benin Ado and all of his successors for over four centuries supported until 1841 when Oba Akitoye ascended to the throne of Lagos and attempted to ban slave-trading. Lagos state is the sixth-largest city in the world by city population and is known for its beach resorts, nightlife and activity.

The richest man in Africa lives in this small size state with a huge population. You can read about Aliko Danoge in the article Meet Africa Richest Man.

The Third Mainland Bridge which connects Lagos Island to the mainland was the longest bridge in Africa measuring 11.8 km until 1996 was built by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, and the official name of the bridge is Ibrahim Babangida Bridge.

Here Are 10 Facts About Lagos State In Nigeria.
It is the Smallest State in Nigeria
It is also the Most Populous State in Nigeria
Nollywood is Centered in Lagos
It has the Highest Number of Millionaires in Nigeria
Lagos Handles 80% of the Country’s Imports
It has a Floating City
It is a Fast-Growing State in the World
Lagos City is the Economic Hub
The Longest Bridge in Africa is in the state
It has the Tallest Building in West Africa which is NECOM house tower that is 160m above the city.
Commercial motorcycles and tricycles were banned recently (early 2020) by the Lagos state government. The ban is aimed at decongesting Lagos’s roads and reducing accidents and overcrowding.

Lagos residents are popularly known as Lagosians and are known to be smart and ever moving. You can find Lagos state postal codes / zip codes here.

What Lagosians Said About Lagos

InterviewStories got some Lagosians to talk about what they know about the state. Here are some of the things they said.

Godwin: Lagos is a beautiful city with expensive amenities and few developed areas.

Opeyemi: Lagos, as we all know, is the center of excellence in Nigeria. It is a place where many people believed if they can get there, they will become successful in life. This is due to high commercial activities that take place in the state. It is also the fastest-growing city in Africa.

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Source: https://interviewstories.org/quick-facts-about-lagos-nigeria/