Alausa Explained

Alawusa
Settlement Type:District
Nickname:Alausa
Pushpin Map:Nigeria
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Nigeria
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Nigeria
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Lagos State
Seat:Lagos State Secretariat
Leader Title:Baale
Leader Name:Alhaji Muftau Toyin Bhadmus
Timezone1:WAT
Utc Offset1:+1

Alawusa, commonly known as Alausa is a principal district in Ikeja, the state capital of Lagos State. It is the seat of the Lagos State Secretariat and offices of the Governor and Deputy-Governor of Lagos State.[1] Alawusa also has a vibrant and growing Central Business District with several multinational business concerns like Cadbury Nigeria Plc and many others having their offices located in the area. It also has many low density residential estates like the Cornerstone Estate; MKO Abiola Gardens located within it.

On October 4, 2020. Alhaji Muftau Toyin Bhadmus of the Odewale ruling house was installed as the new Baale of Alausa, Ikeja.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lagos workers sent back home as NLC shuts down Alausa secretariat . Pulse . 3 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Alausa gets new Baale . October 9, 2020 . The Nation.