The village of Ijegun is a northern suburban community in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.The area is home to oil tank farms.[1]

Ijegun
Metropolitan city
StateLagos State
Local Government AreaAlimosho
Government
 • GovernorBabajide Sanwo-Olu APC
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (CEST)
Postal Code
100266

History

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On May 15, 2008, Ijegun was devastated by a massive explosion, killing over 100 people, after a bulldozer struck and ignited an oil pipeline. Another pipeline explosion occurred in 2019.[2]

Education Close-by

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  • Ijegun Comprehensive High School [3]

References

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  1. ^ "Sanwo-Olu okays Tank Farm operators' move to rebuild Ijegun community". 14 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Breaking: Explosion Rocks Ijegun Community In Lagos". 4 July 2019.
  3. ^ Rapheal (2022-09-12). "Lagos schools shine at Mike Okonkwo national essay competition". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-12.

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