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Prospective Economic Development Of Ibeju-lekki, Lagos.

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 Ibeju-lekki is an area in Lagos State, located around the Lekki-Epe Expressway.  It is also the local government area of Lekki. It's 35.4 kilometers from Ajah and 35.6 kilometers to Epe. It's the fastest growing area in Lagos as a result of some fantastic developmental projects that are ongoing there, thus making it the future mega city of Lagos. It's one of the best area for commercial activities and business investment in Lagos. These are the following ongoing projects and tourist attractions in the area: 1. Lekki Free Trade Zone: The foundation of this project started during the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos in  2006 and was completed by the Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, also the immediate past governor of Lagos in 2019. It has attracted a lot of foreign investment into Lagos and a very good example is the $50million Longrich Manufacturing Plant. The project also houses the Dangote Refinery. Companies at the Free Trade Zone will enjoy a tax free