Lagos State, Nigeria's commercial hub, comprises 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Each LGA is assigned a unique postal code by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to facilitate efficient mail delivery, accurate address identification, and reliable logistics.
This guide provides a comprehensive and up-to-date list of Lagos’s postal codes along with major post office addresses for easy reference.
Lagos LGAs and Their Postal Codes
Below is the official list of all 20 LGAs in Lagos State and their respective postal codes:
LGA |
Postal Code Range |
Agege |
100283 |
Ajeromi-Ifelodun |
102103 – 102104 |
Alimosho |
100275 – 100278 |
Amuwo-Odofin |
102102 – 102103 |
Apapa |
101251 – 101254 |
Badagry |
103101 – 103261 |
Epe |
106101 – 106104 |
Eti-Osa |
101233 – 101245 |
Ibeju-Lekki |
105101 – 105102 |
Ifako-Ijaiye |
100215 – 100285 |
Ikeja |
100211 – 100282 |
Ikorodu |
104101 – 104233 |
Kosofe |
100241 – 100248 |
Lagos Island |
101223 – 101229 |
Lagos Mainland |
101211 – 101213 |
Mushin |
100253 – 100262 |
Ojo |
102101 – 102114 |
Oshodi-Isolo |
100264 – 100271 |
Shomolu |
100231 – 100235 |
Surulere |
101283 – 101284 |
Major Post Office Addresses in Lagos State
Here are key post office locations across the state for easy access to mail services, parcel pickups, and P.O. box rentals:
Post Office |
Address |
LGA |
Ikeja GPO |
Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja |
Ikeja |
Surulere Post Office |
Akerele Road, Alhaji Salami Street, Surulere |
Surulere |
Isolo Post Office |
No. 4 Iyana Isolo Road, Isolo |
Oshodi-Isolo |
Victoria Island Post Office |
Adeola Odeku & Ologun Agbaje Street, Victoria Island |
Eti-Osa |
Yaba Post Office |
Commercial Avenue, Sabo, Yaba |
Lagos Mainland |
Ikorodu Post Office |
Oriwu Road, Ikorodu |
Ikorodu |
Apapa Post Office |
Wharf Road, Apapa |
Apapa |
Badagry Post Office |
Marina Road, Badagry |
Badagry |
Epe Post Office |
Marina Road, Epe |
Epe |
Ajegunle Post Office |
Baale Street, Ajegunle |
Ajeromi-Ifelodun |
Why You Should Know Your Postal Code
Using the correct postal code is crucial for:
- Efficient Mail Delivery: Ensures your mail or parcels reach the correct destination promptly.
- Accurate Addressing: Helps in filling out forms for online applications and official documents.
- Logistics and Courier Services: Facilitates faster and more accurate delivery services.
- Reducing Errors: Minimizes delivery errors and lost parcels.
Conclusion
Lagos State’s postal code system is vital for proper communication, e-commerce, and logistics. Whether you live in Ikeja, Surulere, or any other community, using the correct postal code ensures your parcels and letters get to their destination quickly and safely.
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