Ojo has evolved into Lagos’ strategic western gateway, transitioning from a largely military-focused area into a thriving residential and academic hub. Positioned along the ever-busy Lagos-Badagry Expressway, this local government area (LGA) connects metropolitan Lagos with the border regions near the Republic of Benin.

As of 2025, Ojo is home to over 1.3 million residents, including Awori indigenes, military families, students, and middle-income earners attracted by the area's affordability. Notably, Ojo hosts Lagos State University (LASU), benefits from proximity to the Lagos Free Trade Zone, and enjoys direct access to the Lagos-Badagry corridor, making it a crucial component of Lagos’ ongoing western expansion.

What sets Ojo apart is its threefold identity—as an academic nucleus, a military zone, and a rising residential community. Administratively, Ojo is divided into:

• Ojo Town (traditional heart)

• LASU/Iba (academic district)

• Alaba Rago (commercial powerhouse)

• Igbede/Ilogbo (residential growth corridor)

Infrastructure upgrades like the Lagos-Badagry Expressway expansion, Ojo-Iba Road rehabilitation, and the proposed Lagos Light Rail extension are redefining mobility in the area. Ojo also boasts some of the most affordable housing options near a major university, with 3-bedroom homes costing up to 60% less than equivalent properties in Surulere. Economic activity is anchored by Alaba International Market annex, the Ojo Military Cantonment, and a robust student population of over 35,000.

2. Key Sub-Areas Breakdown

A. Ojo Town (Traditional Core)

• Administrative Hub: Ojo Local Government Secretariat

• Notable Landmarks:

  • Ojo Military Cantonment (est. 1925)

  • Ojo Town Market

• Residential Style: Traditional family compounds blended with newer mid-rise apartments

B. LASU/Iba (Academic Zone)

• Educational Institutions:

  • Lagos State University (Main Campus)

  • Nigerian Army University (Iba Campus)

• Student Accommodation:

  • LASU Staff Quarters

  • Private hostels ranging from ₦150,000–₦400,000 per year

C. Alaba Rago (Commercial Hub)

• Market Focus:

  • Alaba Rago Market (livestock & agro-trade)

  • Ojo Plank Market

• Retail Space:

  • Lock-up shops renting at ₦300,000–₦1.2 million per year

D. Iba/Ilogbo (Residential Growth Areas)

• Developments:

  • Iba Housing Estate

  • Peace Valley Estate

• Land Prices: ₦5 million–₦15 million per plot

E. Igboelerin/Igbede (Emerging Suburbs)

• Affordable Housing:

  • 2-bedroom flats from ₦8 million

  • Land from ₦3 million per plot

• Potential Projects:

  • Proposed Ojo Riverfront Development