Lagos is one of the fastest developing urban communities on the planet. With rapid development in infrastructure at the dawn of the new nation, Lagos gained a head start on other cities in Nigeria. It has become one of the most delightful spots in West Africa. As with every other city in the world, Lagos has its down sides. Security happens to be top on the list when foreigners are thinking of setting up shop in Nigeria. For every visitor, finding out the most secure places to live in Lagos is paramount.

It’s is no big surprise why several individuals including Nigerians and Non-Nigerians move to Lagos.  The city houses probably the biggest and busiest seaports in West Africa and the resultant heightened economic activity is one of the secrets of its economic vitality when compared with other sterile cities.

In the event that you want to live in Lagos, in a tranquil and secure area where you can comfortably send your children to a decent school, and enjoy the comfort of a serene neighborhood, here are some of the places you might want to consider.

Ikoyi

Ikoyi used to be a quarters for British colonialists and have been known to house the rich and affluent. This area is just remarkable. The Crime rate is very nearly zero and her security is first class. This is the ideal climate for raising kids and there are a great deal of good schools, Montessori, universities, and organizations there.

Ikoyi houses some of Lagos’ most opulent residential areas like the much talked about Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. Ikoyi is situated in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos. It is situated on the Northeast of Obalende and is near the Lagos Island and the Lagos Lagoon. Some of the nations most wealthy men reside in Ikoyi.

Likewise, the base camp of Google Nigeria is situated in Ikoyi. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Nigerian Government Presidential Secretariat and the Deputy-Governor of Lagos State live in Ikoyi, Lagos. Ikoyi is probably one of the most secure places to live in Lagos.

Victoria Island

Much the same as Lekki and Ikoyi, Victoria Island (V.I) is one of the most secure places to live in Lagos. Victoria Island has become the central hub of most of corporate Lagos with most of the nations biggest corporations situating their headquarters here. Guaranty Trust Bank and Access Bank plc, Halliburton, IBM, Hewlett Packard all have their offices in this district of Lagos.

Situated in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos state. Victoria Island is home to some of the city’s nicest residential estates such as the Eko Atlantic, VGC, Parkview home, and Coker Village.

Also Read: Dubai: A City of Magnificent Opulence

Lekki

The Lekki-Ajah axis is a popular residential hub for lower and upper-middle class residents of Lagos. Lekki has made considerable progress as an extension of Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lagos Island.

The Lekki Ikoyi Link Bridge image source

Lekki is a city situated in the Eastern piece of Lagos State, Nigeria. Lekki located near Victoria Island and Ikoyi and has a fabulous perspective of the Atlantic Ocean to its South, Lagos Lagoon toward the North, and Lekki Lagoon to its East. 

Lekki boasts very modern shopping centers, sports and recreational offices. Its also home to some of Lagos’s hottest nightclubs. The concentration of office complexes and commercial activities accounts for its general safety.

Ikeja

 Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State and it stays one of the most populated region in Lagos state. Ikeja is known as the focal point of business  in Lagos state as individuals would need to work in zones near their homes. 

Ikeja, Lagos image source

Ikeja is a mix of business and private properties and it is essentially reachable from the vast majority of Lagos. It is an all-around arranged, perfect, and calm neighborhood. Probably the most famous territories in Ikeja are Opebi, Ojodu, Alausa, Magodo, Maryland and Agidingbi

Festac

Festac is a government housing project situated along Lagos – Badagry Expressway. Festac Town is a Federal Housing Estate home situated in the Awuwo-Odofin neighborhood. FESTAC got its name from the abbreviation – Second World African Festival of Arts and Culture which was held there in 1977. It is one of the most tranquil spots in Lagos state. Though there has been progressive neglect and infrastructure breakdown in recent years it remains a relatively sane environment.

Its location means you can get to anyplace in Lagos from Festac and effectively get away from the notorious traffic in Lagos. Festac offers a smooth street to Coker, Orile, Ikotun, Mushin, Surulere and even Oshodi. 

Also Read: Wonders of Erin-Ijesha Waterfall

 Festac Town is self sufficient, boasts police and fire stations, admittance to public transportation, grocery stores, banks,  public bathrooms, and postal posts.

Surulere

Surulere is perhaps the best spot to live in Lagos. It is at the focal point of Lagos and situated in the Lagos territory. Surulere is associated with practically all courses and streets around Lagos. From Surulere, a vehicle passage of ₦500 can take you to practically any part of Lagos whether Oshodi, Victoria Island, Lagos Island, Alaba simply name it.

Surulere is a private and business LGA situated in the Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, Nigeria. Surulere has a territory of 23 km² containing 503,975 occupants (2006).

The Shitta Park in Surulere image source

Surulere has boasted an urban culture for many years. Some of its notable residents include singer Wizkid Ayo Balogun, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Teslim Fatusi, Aliko Dangote, Simi, Desmond Elliot, Pepenazi and others. Surulere additionally has well known landmarks like the National Stadium Lagos, National Arts Theater, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Adeniran Ogunsanya shopping center, Ojuelegba, Amala Shitta, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and houses the workplace of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) and the Nigerian Breweries.