Ikorodu

Ikorodu is a city in Lagos State, South West Nigeria, bordered to the north by Ogun State and south by the Lagoon. It has a population of 989,000 (2021).

Understand
Ikorodu’s location being in Lagos has contributed to its status as the fastest-growing hub inside the Lagos metropolis. There is a steady influx of people from surrounding towns, villages, and the neighboring Ogun state.

Before the Ikorodu division was created and later upgraded to a city, Ikorodu had existed since the 17th century. It derived its name from the inhabitants who were farmers, from the plants they notably grew. "Ikorodu" was derived from a Yoruba root word, oko-odu, meaning the farm (oko) of (odu), a kind of plant. The word odu means a darkening agent. When discovered that the plant had darkening power, it was used as a dye - the name odu was applied to it.

The Imota district is predominantly known as an Ijebu-speaking area, as the major language spoken in Imota is the Ijebu dialect of the Yoruba language. Imota was derived from the contraction "Imu-Ota" meaning "Near the Ota tree".

Get in
You can get in by bus, taxi or personal car.

By bus
Of the various buses that travel to Ikorodu, the most popular are those of the BRT Bus Rapid Transport provided by the Lagos State Government with different terminals scattered around the state. If moving from within Lagos the journey lasts approximately 45 minutes and the fare ranges from about ₦300-500 (naira), depending on which terminus you board from: The Lagos traffic might have a significant effect on the speed of your trip. One could board from the popular TBS station if coming from the Island, board from Ikeja if coming from Ikeja and its environs, or could board from the popular Oshodi terminal when coming from around Oshodi. Those who might be coming from interstate travel through the Lagos-Ibadan expressway could board the BRT station at the Ojota terminal or any terminal along the Ikorodu road. It is relatively comfortable and fully air-conditioned. Movies are sometimes shown and charging docks are fixed beneath every seat to enable you to charge your phone.

By ferry
MetroFerry and Lagferry are the two major ferry services with fares ranging from ₦500-700, dependent on the jetty boarded from and subsequently the distance. The jetties to board from if going to Ikorodu include Ebute Ero, CMS, Falomo, and Addax. Chartered rides are also available. There are also jetties to board from Ijede to the island (Badore, Lekki). Transport by ferry is fast (5-20 min) and convenient, although it can be scary on your first experience.

Get around
Movement around Ikorodu is predominantly by minibusses, small buses, tricycles, and motorcycles. These cost ₦50-100 depending on where in Ikorodu you are heading to. A trip from Agric in Ikorodu to Ikorodu garage could cost about ₦100. Due to the large expanse of land in Ikorodu, it might prove difficult to get a ride to remote areas of the City at late hours.

Do

 * Ijede Warm Springs
 * Ikorodu Lighter Port Terminal, lpakodo
 * Iledi Oshugbo Abalaiye Ikorodu: sacred groove for the installation of Ikorodu Kings

Eat

 * Domino’s Pizza, 78 TOS Benson Rd, Ikorodu 104101, Ikorodu. Opens daily 9 AM-10 PM. (Updated March 2022)
 * The Place Restaurant, Lagos NG, 52 Ayangburen Rd, Ikorodu. Opens daily 8 AM-10 PM. (Updated March 2022)
 * Magrellos Restaurant, Beside Nepa office, 46 Ayangburen Rd. Opens daily 7 AM-10 PM (Updated March 2022)
 * Sweet Sensation, 26 Ayangburen Rd, Ikorodu. Opens daily 7 AM-10 PM (Updated March 2022).
 * The Place Restaurant, Lagos NG, 52 Ayangburen Rd, Ikorodu. Opens daily 8 AM-10 PM. (Updated March 2022)
 * Magrellos Restaurant, Beside Nepa office, 46 Ayangburen Rd. Opens daily 7 AM-10 PM (Updated March 2022)
 * Sweet Sensation, 26 Ayangburen Rd, Ikorodu. Opens daily 7 AM-10 PM (Updated March 2022).

Sleep




Go next

 * Ikeja
 * Agege
 * CMS
 * V.I