WHO WE ARE
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.
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Apapa Local Government is home to the Lagos Port Complex (also known as the Apapa Port), Nigeria’s premier, largest and busiest port. [Click here for more]
Communities in Apapa Local Government
Apapa Local Government is made up of 5 wards:
– Marine Ward
– Liverpool Ward
– Creek Road Ward
– Pelewura Crescent Ward
– Ijora Oloye Ward
These wards align with the notable areas within the Council.
Note: List of Past Executive Chairs, Sole Administrators & Executive Secretaries
Alhaji Nurudeen Saka, Executive Chariman
Engr. Bayo Erikitola, Sle Administrator/Chairman, Caretaker Committee
Senator Muniru A. Muse, Executive Chairman (First term)
Barisster Adebimpe Otutulore, Executive Secretary
Senator Muniru A. Muse, Executive Chairman (Second term)
Chief Akin Akinboboye, Executive Secretary
Hon. Ayodeji Adebayo Joseph, Executive Chairman (First term)
Mr. Adebayo Akodu, Sole Administrator
Hon. Ayodeji Adebayo Joseph, Executive Chairman (Second term)
Hon. Mobolaji Dada, Executive Secretary
Hon. Owolabi Adele Elijah, Executive Chairman