Ogba

Ogba is in Lagos State, South West Nigeria. It is north of Ikeja, a densely populated area with a mix of housing for high- and low-income earners.

Understand
Ogba, Lagos is one of the most popular places in Ikeja. It is a blend of both residential living and commercial activities. Ogba is in close proximity to Ikeja and it is a densely populated area with a mix of housing for high and low-income earners. However, the cost of accommodation in Ogba is lower than what is obtainable in Allen Avenue and Omole Estates.

Get in
Ogba is located at the heart of Lagos metropolis and is therefore easily accessible by bus and taxi. Commercial motor cycles are also in use. However, the road network is bad and traffic can sometimes be heavy, especially during rush hour.

Get around
Ogba is home to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. Some unique places in Ogba are: the low-cost housing Estate Shogunro; a few residential apartments; PEP Stores; Sterling Bank; Stanbic Bank; Diamond Bank; Ogba Arcade Shopping Complex; Oluwole Central Mosque Ogba; a lot of roadside shops; Goodwill Baptist Church Ogba; Tasty Fried Chicken; Sunday Market; Retail Market; Maruwa.

Due to the central location of Ogba, it is easily accessible. Because it is a commercial area, there is usually traffic that can be sometimes heavy, especially during rush hours. There is a police station in the centre of Ogba and some residents engage the services of private security agents for additional security.

Buy
Ogba’s popular Sunday market is patronised by people from all over Lagos. The Retail Market to leaves customers with smiling faces after a good bargain. There is a handful of shopping malls, small hotels, Aguda Oke Ira and Ogba Muslim Community Central Praying Ground; guesthouses, eateries and drinking bars that provide the only real relaxation in the area.

Go next

 * Ikeja — home of the Kalakuta Museum dedicated to the late Fela Kuti, Afrobeat music genre pioneer, and to his shrine.


 * Oshodi
 * Ayobo
 * Ajah