Surulere

This article is about the neighbourhood in Lagos. For 2016 film, see Suru L'ere. For other uses, see Surulere (disambiguation).
Surulere
LGA

Location within Lagos Metropolitan Area
Surulere

Surulere shown within Nigeria

Coordinates: 6°30′0″N 3°21′0″E / 6.50000°N 3.35000°E / 6.50000; 3.35000
Country  Nigeria
State Lagos State
City Lagos
Area
 • Total 23 km2 (9 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 503,975
 • Density 22,000/km2 (57,000/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)

Surulere is a residential and commercial Local Government Area located on the mainland of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria, with an area of 23 km². At the last census in the year 2006, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Overview

It is home to the Lagos National Stadium (capacity 60,000) built in 1972 for the All-Africa Games. The stadium has been allowed to become increasingly dilapidated since 2002.[1] However, in preparation for the 2009 Under 17 FIFA World Cup the facilities were improved, and the event kicked off successfully in October 2009.[2][3]

It was home to the monthly magazines Newbreed and President, founded by Chief Chris Okolie, until publication ceased in the early 1990s.

One of the most popular places in Surulere is Ojuelegba. It is known for its crowded setting and regarded as one of the busiest places in Lagos.It is one of the key transport nodes of Lagos, connecting the city's mainlands with Lagos Island and Victoria Island. It's also the place, popular Nigerian Musician, Wizkid sang about in his one of his most widely acclaimed single "Ojuelegba". [4]

References

  1. ↑ "The abandoned National Stadium in Lagos (Editorial)". The Guardian (Lagos). Guardian Newspapers Limited, via nigeriaworld.com. 2006-11-09. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
  2. ↑ Solomon Nwoke (8 October 2009). "U-17 - Surulere Gets Ready". Vanguard. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  3. ↑ Oluwashina Okeleji (23 October 2009). "Nigeria ready for U17 World Cup". BBC News. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  4. ↑ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/music/213400-mama-2016-wizkid-wins-best-male-act.html
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Coordinates: 6°30′N 3°21′E / 6.500°N 3.350°E / 6.500; 3.350

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