Ojo
Ojo is a town in Lagos. Nigeria. It is a part of the Lagos Metropolitan Area. It is a primarily residential area which also features some interesting places.
Understand
[edit]Ojo is a multi-lingual city, you are sure to meet the Yorubas, Igbos and the Hausas ably represented in Ojo. Ojo houses one of the best state universities in Nigeria, Lagos State University. It is also home to soma major markets in Lagos, including the Alaba international market, Alaba livestock market, the old Lagos international trade fair complex, and the popular Iyana iba market.
Ojo also houses the divisional headquarters of the Army and Navy. Ojo is really a nice place for tourists to tour.
Get in
[edit]Getting into Ojo from any part of Nigeria is not a challenge, once you get into Lagos, all you need to do is to board a bus that plies Ojo area, usually a danfo bus, board, and drop at Ojo. Alternatively, you can order for a Bolt, Uber or In-driver, popular car-hailing services with air conditioning. But if you want to have a true experience of the Lagos spirit then a public bus will be your best bet.
Get around
[edit]Moving around in Ojo is very easy, you board a bus, popularly called 'Danfo', usually a yellow coloured bus and it takes you to your destination of choice. The price usually ranges from ₦100 to ₦400 depending on where you are going within Ojo.
Though a ban was imposed by the Lagos state government on motorcycles plying major roads, one can still get bike rides to most inner cities of Lagos.
See
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- 1 Alaba International Market, Alaba Internationl Market Ojo/Alaba Ojo/Alaba Lagos, 102115, ☏ +234 813 097 9309. Do not leave Ojo without visiting the International Market, It is the largest electronics market in Nigeria. Asides from the sale of electronic components, the market also deals in the repair of the electronic appliance. The market has no barrier of entry or exit, you can enter and exit at any point you like. The market is characterized by huge sellers selling similar things and huge buyers who want to purchase the product. It is a place a tourist to Ojo should see before leaving.
- Olojo of Ojo Palace, Oju-Olojo Compound, ☏ +234 802 442 5522. The Olojo of Ojo palace is the King's palace in Ojo, it is a place you should see before leaving Ojo
Do
[edit]- 1 Lagos State University, Ojo, Lasu Main Rd, ☏ +234 8024392582.
- 2 Masas Cinema, Alaba, Ojo Alaba Rago Modern Market Abuja Lane.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Alade Sunmi Shopping Complex, 4 Aladesanmi St, ☏ +227 89 50 20 66. Shopping mall.
- 2 Michelle Plaza, Alaba International Market Rd. Shopping mall.
- Twins Faja Supermarket, Ipaiye Bus/Stop 25 Km 4, Lasu-Isheri Express Road, ☏ +234 909 915 0282. One of the largest markets in Lagos State, with 8,000 stalls selling food and household goods.
- Alaba International Market, Alaba Internationl Market Ojo/Alaba Ojo/Alaba, ☏ +234 909 915 0282. =Do not leave Ojo without buying the International Market, It is the largest electronics market in Nigeria. Asides from the sale of electronic components, the market also deals in the repair of the electronic appliance. The market has no barrier of entry or exit, you can enter and exit at any point you like. The market is characterized by huge sellers selling similar things and huge buyers who want to purchase the product. It is a place a tourist to Ojo should see before leaving. varies.
- 3 Otisco Plaza, 21 Demola Oshodi St. 8AM-9PM. in store shopping.
- 4 Chibest provision store, 11 Sunday Bada St. They offer in store shopping and delivery.
- 5 Iya Alabi Supermarket, 12 Islamiyat St. 8AM-9PM. in store shopping.
- 6 Chitos Supermarket, Sukanmi Hassan St. in store shopping and delivery.
- 7 Okwy supermarket, 3 Gospel Rd. in store shopping.
- 8 Moore Supermarket, 13 Alh. Fashola Cl. 9AM-8PM. in store shopping.
- Divine Supermarket, Badagry Express, Okoko, P. P. L Bus Stop, 16 Task Force Rd. in store shopping and delivery.
Eat
[edit]There are many of places you can eat in Ojo. Ensure you try Fufu or Pounded Yam and Egusi soup, Amala and Ewedu soup, pepper soup, or Jollof rice. You can also sample snacks and street food such as shawarma, roast plantain, suya and so on.
- Mrs Ifeoma Restaurant, GG Plaza, After Alaba International Market, ☏ +234 8036743322. Daily 9AM-9PM. For all your local Nigerian dish, ensure you visit Mrs Ifeoma Restaurant.
- Ritzy Restaurant, 319 Old Ojo Road, ☏ +234 7056648041. Daily 9AM-9PM. For all your local Nigerian dishes, ensure you visit Mrs Ritzy Restaurant.
- Iya Tope Restaurant, 10 Omupa St, ☏ +234 80 310 1312. 8AM-8PM. Fast food, dine in, take away and delivery. Menu: jollof rice, yam, semo, eba, egusi, fufu, Nsala, stew.
- Vickies Tasty kitchen, 127 Aka Rd, ☏ +234 806 771 1559. 10AM-10PM. Menu: jollof rice, turkey, plantain, moi moi salad, chicken. Dine in, take away, delivery.
- Welcome Bite Restaurant, Off franklass bus stop, Ojo town 22 oba daudu st, ☏ +234 813 361 2023. 8AM-9PM daily. They offer different kind of fast food Nigerian cuisines and local dishes different varieties of stew,soup and swallow.> Dine-in, take away and delivery service.
- De Chosen Kitchen, First gate, lasu rd, ☏ +234 802 432 7489. 4AM-11PM. Menu: Nsala, Afam soup, Oha, bitter leaf, okro, ogbono, jollof rice, fried rice, eba. Dine in, take away, delivery.
- God's Will Restaurant, Off bus stop, Iyanaoba, Ojo 13 task force Rd, ☏ +234 805 236 8096. 8AM-10PM. Dine-in, take away, delivery, fast food.
- 1 Okokomaiko, Ovuru St, Ojo 102101, ☏ +234 708 857 9273.
- 2 Iya Waris Shop, F58X+MMG. A retail shop where you can shop for basic provisions.
- 3 Shaka Food Restaurant, F6F4+392, Ojo 102113.
Drink
[edit]You can drink anywhere at Ojo, by either entering one of the local beer palors or eatery and place your order
Sleep
[edit]- Masvi and Sons Hotel, Moses Ajayi St, ☏ +234 803 688 0330. Great pool, bar, restaurant, near public transport. from ₦10,000.
- 1 Starjen International Hotel, Lagos - Badagry Expy.
- Ausken Royal Hotel, 16, Oba Daoudu Street. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, bar, restaurant. Near public transport. from ₦7,000.
- Hotel De La Rue, 71 Alaberu Street Kember Town Okokomaiko. Hotel De La Rue is a trendy and exquisite place for you to be in. They offer beautiful services for really affordable prices.
- Cozzy Hotel, 29, Oyabiyi Street, by Iyana era bus stop, Ijanikin towards college of education, ☏ +234 814 880 8800.
- Romeo and Juliet Guest House, No. 64, Morogbo Road, Jakande, C.A. Bus stop. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon.
- Eddy International Hotel Limited, 20 Alafia Street Along Akobere Okokomaiko. At Eddy International Hotel Limited they render the best services at pocket friendly rates, the hotels are purpose-built and well structured.
- Jovella Hotel, 8, Orelope Street. they offer good services.
- Adidas International Hotel, 5, Alhaji Adisa Osiefa St.
- JoNore Plaza Hotel, 77, Ojo Igbede Road, People's Bus stop, Sabo-Oniba, Alaba Market. Pool, bar, restaurant.
- Ever Grateful Hotel, 9, Okachie Street, Sabo Ajangbandi. A great pool, bar and restaurant.