Epe

Epe is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, Nigeria located on the north side of the Lekki Lagoon and about 90 km from Ibadan. During the 2006 Census, the population of Epe was approximately 181,409.

There is no paramount ruler in the area as there are two major communities with individual monarchs. These are the Eko Epe and Ijebu Epe communities within the same town.The notable festivals that are mostly celebrated in Epe land include Kayo-kayo Festival, Ebi day, Ojude-Oba, and Epe day.

Notable higher institutions like Lagos State University(LASU), Yaba College of Technology, Michael Otedola College of Primary Education(MOCOPED), Pan-Atlantic University(PAU), St. Augustine university, all have campuses in Epe area of Lagos, Nigeria.

Modern Epe is a collecting point for the export of fish, cassava (manioc), corn (maize), green vegetables, coconuts, cocoa, palm produce, rubber, and firewood to Lagos. Special leaves useful in preserving kola nuts are trucked to Ijebu-Ode, Shagamu, and the other main kola-shipping towns. Epe is best known for its construction of the motorized, shallow-draft barges that navigate the coastal lagoons. Fishing is the major occupation. The town is served by secondary schools, several hospitals, and a health office. They are popularly known for fishing.

Notable indigenes of Epe include: Femi Otedola, Akinwunmi Ambode, Shafi Edu, Michael Otedola, Dapo Sarumi, John Obafunwa.

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