Welcome to Ikorodu FC, Lagos.

Ikorodu - the town bursting at the seams.! Of a lofty ancestry and modern-day population explosion!

Ikorodu - a border town in Lagos lies astride the Lagos Lagoon, 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Lagos. It is bounded in its south by the Lagos Lagoon; in the north, by common boundary with Ogun State; and in the east, it shares common boundary with Agbowa-Ikosi, a town in the Epe division of Lagos State. As of the 2006 Census Ikorodu had an enumerated population of 535,619 which has exploded over recent years.

Ikorodu from all settled history was a farm settlement/outpost of the Remo sub-group of the yoruba tribe. It is believed, the name ‘ikorodu’ came from two(2) Yoruba words‘oko’ and ‘Odu’ - which translates to ‘farm of Odu’ or ‘Odu Farm’

An expedition of the royalties of Ijebu-Remo Kingdom, the Akarigbo of Remoland, had decided to explore southward and then came upon an uninhabited thick virgin forest which ended by a vast stretch of water ( the atlantic ocean ) and they became the first settlers there. The new settlement in the heart of a massive forest was first settled upon by the sons of Akarigbo, Koyelu of Orile Offin Shagamu – led by Oga, Lasuwon, Rademo, Anoko, Osonusi (alias Ogbonyari) Igimisoje, Otutubiosun, Kilaro, Oladepo and Sekumade. It is believed they found ‘Odu’ a now extinct specie of vegetable predominantly growing in the plateau from which they called the place ‘oko-odu’ - which translates to ‘odu farm’

Ikorodu became important in the mid-19th century as a trading post of the Remo (Ijebu-Remo) kingdom on the trade route from Lagos to Ibadan. During the Ibadan-Ijaiye wars (1860–65), the Ikorodu traders, encouraged by both Ibadan and Lagos, decided to break from their Ijebu-Remo overlords and smuggled arms across the Ijebu-Egba blockade to Ibadan (58 miles [93 km] north-northeast). In 1865, when the Egba decided to punish Ikorodu, British forces from Lagos intervened and decisively defeated the Egba army in a battle at Ikorodu.

It is reputed that Oga, the eldest of the Akarigbo sons at the time, was the head of the establishment now known as Ikorodu. He and his younger brother Lasunwon lived in a hamlet called Agbele at the present-day site of NITEL in Ikorodu. Agbele was also called Egure and so Oga became the Elegure of Egure. Lasunwon was Odofin of Shagamu. In some sense, Ikorodu belonged to Shagamu, the Akarigbo’s seat of power in Ijebu-Remoland for many years before it changed to the present-day arrangement where Ikorodu falls under Lagos State of Nigeria. Since its founding, Ikorodu has been ruled by the Rademo Royal Family and Lasunwon Royal Family.

Modern Ikorodu is a collecting point for locally produced fish, poultry, cassava (manioc), corn (maize), vegetables, palm oil and kernels, okra, cabbages, tomatoes, pineapples, and bananas that are shipped to Lagos. Many truck farms are located in the vicinity of the town. The commercial manufacture of pottery is a significant local industry. The town is served by highways between Lagos and Shagamu and between Lagos and Epe. Ikorodu has a strong tradition of arts and crafts, with skilled artisans producing items such as pottery, textiles, and wood carvings.

With a population of about 1.4 million inhabitants, Ikorodu is currently the 12th largest city in Nigeria and growing at a rate of 5.26% annually, it is projected to reach 1.7 million inhabitants by 2035. It is the 2nd largest local government in Lagos State, next only to Amuwo-Odofin Local Government.

Ikorodu has a rich cultural heritage and hosts several traditional festivals throughout the year, including the Egun festival and the Oro festival. It is renowned for its own Eyo festival, which is celebrated annually in honor of the town’s ancestors

Reputed to be the fastest expanding suburb of Lagos, owing to the rising migration of residents from nearby villages drawn to the town by its closeness to Lagos, the main industries in the town are commerce (trading) and farming. Ikorodu is known majorly for its expansive markets of agricultural produce regularly supplied from the constituent and surrounding villages/settlements.

Ikorodu has its own enviable share of landmarks and attractions. The Imota Rice Mill for instance - an agricultural plant with a capacity to produce 2.8 million 50kg bags of rice yearly. It was built in Ikorodu in the year 2021 and is expected to be the largest rice production in Sub-Saharan Africa when it commences full production. Again the

largest power generating station in Nigeria is also located in Ikorodu. It is a gas-fired plant that can also run on High Pour Fuel Oil. It is called the Egbin Thermal Station.

Ikorodu is the home of yoruba native entertainment, and this it proves by having the homes of the most actors and actresses in the Yoruba Nollywood industry - this is asides that Ikorodu is the hub of film-making for the Yoruba arm of Nollywood. While some of these Nollywood actors come to Ikorodu to use the environment for filming, others have found Ikorodu accommodating enough to build their homes. Notable among these actors are Funke Akindele, the inventor of ‘Jenifa’ and ‘Jenifa’s Diary’; Bolanle Ninalowo “Nino B” ; Adedoyin Habibat Kukoyi - co-host on the African Magic Show ‘Gbajumo Osere’ a running series of yoruba celebrity interviews; Kudirat Soremi better known as ‘Mama No-Network’; Yinka Quadri; “Sanyeri” and a host of others.!

Ikorodu Bois is a Nigerian internet comedy troupe that recreates and replicates multi-million dollar music videos, Hollywood movie trailers, and epic pictures in the most hilarious scopes. Three Muslim brothers from Ikorodu make up the group. They began acting in 2017 and have since grown to fame. They’ve been recognized by some Hollywood producers and actors such as the Russo brothers, and Will Smith.

The city is home to several notable landmarks and tourist attractions, including the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu Palace, and the Ojuloge Shrine. The city has a diverse population made up of various ethnic groups, including the Yoruba, Ijebu, Egun, and Igbo people.

Ikorodu is home to the Lagos State Polytechnic and Caleb University, Lagos' first private university, which is located in the town's Imota district.

Away from open-markets and stalls for which it is best known, Ikorodu offers a number of one stop wholesale and retail outlets. Notable among these are the Jendol SuperStores situated at vantage locations in the city. There is the Justrite Supermarkets with great customer service and ample parking. Grocery Bazaar Limited is another Ikorodu firm that provides high-quality items at moderate prices. It's a great facility with kind and friendly staff.

Sesame Supermarket and Cake Store offers a variety of cakes such as sponge cake and fruit cake. They provide in-store purchasing as well as delivery services.

For open-air marketplaces, Ikorodu offers Sabo market or Elepe Community market. Sabo is a big market in Ikorodu that mostly offers consumable food. Elepe Community Market is an alternate choice for purchasing low-cost consumables and home supplies.

The popular slogan in Ikorodu, is ‘Ikorodu-Oga’

Thought to mean Ikorodu the Boss! it in fact appears to mean Ikorodu of Oga, Oga being the first founder of the land.

From Ikorodu-Oga, comes the IKORODU FOOTBALL CLUB.!