Epe, Lagos State
Epe is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, Nigeria located on the north side of the Lekki Lagoon and about 90 km from Ibadan. During the 2006 Census, the population of Epe was approximately 181,409.
Epe | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Epe Local Government Area | |
| Nickname: Ẹpẹ Alarọ | |
Epe shown within the State of Lagos; the town is highlighted in deep red, while the rest of the LGA is highlighted in lighter red | |
Epe Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°35′N 3°59′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Lagos State |
| LGA | Epe |
| Seat | Itamarun, Epe |
| Government | |
| • Type | LG Chairmanship/Olojaship |
| • Oloja Epe | Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun |
| • LGA Chairman | Princess Surah Olayemi (APC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 965 km2 (373 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 181,409 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| National language | Yorùbá |
There is no paramount ruler in the area as there are two major communities with individual monarchs. These are the Eko Epe and Ijebu Epe communities within the same town. The notable festivals that are mostly celebrated in Epe land include Kayo-kayo Festival, Ebi day, Ojude-Oba, and Epe day.
A road junction at the entrance into Epe from the Lekki-Epe Expressway features a sculpture of two giant fish, erected by the Lagos State Government.
Notable higher institutions like Lagos State University(LASU), Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State University of Education(LASUED) (Formerly known as Michael Otedola College of Primary Education - MOCPED)., Pan-Atlantic University(PAU), St. Augustine university, all have campuses in Epe area of Lagos, Nigeria.