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'''Lagos Island''' (
==Overview==
Lying on [[Lagos Lagoon]], a large protected harbour on the coast of Africa, the island is home to the [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] fishing village of '''Eko''', which grew into the
Lagos Island is connected to the mainland by three large bridges (the [[Carter Bridge]], the [[Eko Bridge]] and the [[Third Mainland Bridge]]) which cross Lagos Lagoon to the district of [[Ebute Metta]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-27 |title=FG to reopen Third Mainland Bridge midnight |url=https://punchng.com/fg-to-reopen-third-mainland-bridge-midnight/ |access-date=2022-06-24 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624022557/https://punchng.com/fg-to-reopen-third-mainland-bridge-midnight/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-27 |title=FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge
Historically, Lagos Island (Isale Eko) was home to the Brazilian Quarter of Lagos where the majority of the slave trade returnees from [[Brazil]] stayed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-09 |title=Inside Brazilian Quarter where culture unites Lagosians of different religions |url=https://punchng.com/inside-brazilian-quarter-where-culture-unites-lagosians-of-different-religions/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=25 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625063702/https://punchng.com/inside-brazilian-quarter-where-culture-unites-lagosians-of-different-religions/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-03 |title=Isale Eko: Exploring The Night Life Of Lagos Island |url=https://guardian.ng/life/isale-eko-exploring-the-night-life-of-lagos-island/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News |language=en-US
[[File:1962 Lagos Island map detail Lagos Nigeria txu-oclc-441966035-lagos-1962.jpg|thumbnail|Detailed map of Lagos Island]]
The poor eastern side of the island contains the main markets and
==Economy==
Most Nigerian banks' head offices are located on Lagos Island.<ref>{{Cite web |last=None |date=2019-09-11 |title=In Lagos, all roads lead to the Island. |url=https://www.stearsng.com/article/in-lagos-all-roads-lead-to-the-island/ |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=www.stearsng.com |language=en |archive-date=23 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123195020/https://www.stearsng.com/article/in-lagos-all-roads-lead-to-the-island |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-27 |title=Ecobank Pan African Centre, EPAC, opens in Lagos |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/10/ecobank-pan-african-centre-epac-opens-in-lagos/ |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB |archive-date=26 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626101812/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/10/ecobank-pan-african-centre-epac-opens-in-lagos/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-16 |title=Access Bank: 20 years after |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/01/access-bank-20-years-after/ |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB |archive-date=26 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626101812/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/01/access-bank-20-years-after/ |url-status=live }}</ref>[[First Bank of Nigeria]] is one of the Nigerian [[bank]]s with its head office in Marina, Lagos Island.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contact |url=https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/contact-us-2/ |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=FirstBank Nigeria |language=en-US |archive-date=29 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629152522/https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/contact-us-2/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Another bank that has its head office situated in Lagos Island is the [[United Bank for Africa]] (UBA).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-12 |title=UBA promises improved customer relationship |url=https://punchng.com/uba-promises-improved-customer-relationship/ |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=26 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626101812/https://punchng.com/uba-promises-improved-customer-relationship/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Other medium and large-scale [[business]]es such as real estate [[Consulting firm|consultancy firms]], electrical appliances [[Manufacturing|manufacturers]] and retail stores are based in Marina, Lagos Island.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-22 |title=NIESV calls for redevelopment of Lagos Island |url=https://punchng.com/niesv-calls-redevelopment-lagos-island/ |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=26 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626101813/https://punchng.com/niesv-calls-redevelopment-lagos-island/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Lagos remains
==Landmarks and tourist attractions==
===Tom Jones Memorial Hall And Library===
Located on Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, [[Idumota Market|Idumota]], formerly Victoria St, Tom Jones Memorial hall is
===Freedom Park===
Freedom [[Park]] is becoming a major tourist attraction and it is located on Lagos Island. The park was formerly a [[prison]] yard, back when the country was still under colonial rule and it was known then as Her Majesty's Broad Street Prisons. Freedom park was created to serve as a national memorial in remembrance of the nation's founding fathers who struggled against [[Colonialism|colonial]] rule and fought for the country's [[independence]]. The park was opened in 2010 to celebrate Nigeria's 50th independence celebration. The park is now a [[Tourism|tourist]] attraction to both locals and foreigners and you can actually find historical statues all over the park. There is also an [[
▲Freedom [[Park]] is becoming a major tourist attraction and it is located on Lagos Island. The park was formerly a [[prison]] yard, back when the country was still under colonial rule and it was known then as Her Majesty's Broad Street Prisons. Freedom park was created to serve as a national memorial in remembrance of the nation's founding fathers who struggled against [[Colonialism|colonial]] rule and fought for the country's [[independence]]. The park was opened in 2010 to celebrate Nigeria's 50th independence celebration. The park is now a [[Tourism|tourist]] attraction to both locals and foreigners and you can actually find historical statues all over the park. There is also an [[Amphitheatre|amphi-theatre]] which holds [[concert]]s, music shows and drama presentations. You can also relax by the numerous [[Pond|ponds]] and [[fountain]]s at the park or visit the Wole Soyinka [[Art gallery|Art Gallery]] to view unique art presentations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freedomparklagos.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110602021538/http://freedomparklagos.com/ |archive-date=2 June 2011 |title=Freedom Park Lagos}}</ref>
===Marina road===
[[File:Lagos skyline.jpg|thumb|Coastal Ring road in the foreground, parallel to Marina road and its Marina skyline in the background]]
The Lagos [[Marina]] is host to a number of office buildings, and other structures such as the Bookshop House which was formerly owned by [[Church Mission Society|CMS]] and the [[Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos|Cathedral Church of Christ]]. Due to the conditions of the [[soil]], the foundations of most of the tall buildings are either piled or raft. Buildings along the marina include National House now occupied by [[Shell plc|Shell]] and it is the first tall office building at Marina. The former Central Bank headquarters and the Investment House, headquarters of [[The Bank of Industry|Bank of Industry]] were both built-in 1960. The land on which the [[Investment]] House was built previously housed the Grand Hotel before it was demolished. New Africa House of UAC, [[Elder Dempster Lines|Elder Dempster]] House, [[Nigerian Ports Authority]] head office and [[National Electric Power Authority]]'s former headquarters are all located along the marina.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Building Lagos |last=Akinsemoyin |first=ʼKunle |date=1977 |publisher=F. & A. Services: Pengrail Ltd., Jersey |language=English|oclc = 26014518}}</ref>
== Notable
* [[Babajide Sanwo-Olu]]
* [[Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello]]
* [[G. B. A. Coker|Justice G.B.A Coker]]
==Important places at Lagos Island==
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==References==
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==See also==
*[[List of islands by population density]]
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