Ijanikin is a town located in Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area of Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos, Lagos state, Nigeria.
Ijanikin is basically occupied by the Aworis since it is believed that they are the first settlers of the town.[1] [2] The town is traditionally ruled by a mornach Oba Mohmodu Afolabi Ashafa who is referred to as the Onijanikin of Ijanikin.[3] Idris Adedotun Abiodun (A professional Dj) with stage name #NobleDjDotman
Ijanikin is home to several notable educational institutions
1. Federal Government College Lagos, Ijanikin
2. Lagos State University of Education, Oto-Ijanikin
3. National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Ijanikin
4. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ijanikin
5. Lagos State Government Secondary School, Ijanikin
6. Foreign Service Academy, Ijanikin[4]