Local government areas of Nigeria

Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by a local government council[1] consisting of a chairman, who is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors.

Each LGA is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty wards.

A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman.

The functions of local governments are detailed in the Nigerian constitution and include the following:[2] Lagos State

Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo,, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere.