Igando
Community in Lagos State, Nigeria
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Igandoⓘ also known as Igando road is a community located in the Alimosho local government area of Lagos State, South-Western Nigeria.[1] On the 26 July 2016, suspected Niger Delta militants invaded the town, killing several people and destroying property.[2][3] Alimosho General Hospital is located along the Igando road leading to Isheri egbeda road.[4]
Igando | |
|---|---|
Community | |
Igando bus-stop (June 2024) | |
| State | Lagos State |
| Local Government Area | Alimosho |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Babajide Sanwo-Olu PDP |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 102213 |
Geography
Igando is a busy area in Lagos State due to its popular local markets and road dimension which leads to Iyana-Iba, Isheri Egbeda road and Ikotun.[5][6] Along the road leading from the Igando bus-stop to Ikotun is where the Igando Community High School is located. [7] The Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System is also located at the bus-stop of Igando.
Market
It is surrounded with local markets being called Igando market, well known in the city of Alimosho, Lagos state.[8]
Education
- Igando Community High School
