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Apapa Local Government is one of the 20 local government areas in Lagos State. It is located to the west of Lagos Island. It has administrative oversight of Apapa and its environs and is home to the largest port complex in Nigeria.
BUSINESS
Apapa is a vital part of the Lagos economy. Lagos State is the largest city in the world. It is the leading non-oil sector contributor to Nigeria’s GDP.
EDUCATION
Apapa is home to several privately and publicly run schools spanning pre-school/kindergarten to secondary school level.
HEALTH
Apapa Local Government places a high level of importance on health and environmental sanitation.
ABOUT US
Apapa Local Government is one of the 20 local government areas in Lagos State. It is located to the west of Lagos Island. It has administrative oversight of Apapa and its environs and is home to the largest port complex in Nigeria.
Apapa Local Government was created in October 1996 by the Administration of Gen, Sanni Abacha bringing to fruition the yearning of the people of Apapa and its environs for more direct grassroots administration and Governance. Before this time, it was part of the Eti-Osa Local Government. The first Executive Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Nurudeen Saka was sworn in on April 9, 1997. The current Executive Chairman of the Council, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo was sworn in on July 30, 2021. Between the first and current executive Chairman, the Council has had 11 Executive Chairs, Sole Administrators, or Executive Secretaries.
PROJECTS
ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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SPORTS CENTRE
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The Aged & Widows Health Project
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CLINICS
BUSINESSES
Doing business in Apapa
Apapa is a vital part of the Lagos economy. Lagos State is the largest city in the world. It is the leading non-oil sector contributor to Nigeria’s GDP. Overall, Lagos contributes about 30% to the nation’s GDP. A large component of these contributions comes from the ports located in Apapa. These ports contribute over 50% of Nigeria’s port revenue.
Apapa as always is open for business. It has a thriving workforce and is uniquely placed for businesses that support import and export, oil & gas, manufacturing, and more. Apapa is home to numerous financial institutions, shipping companies, import & export businesses, eateries, and restaurants.