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If you have lived in Lagos for a while, you must have heard about Shomolu. It is one of the most popular places on the Lagos Mainland. Many people know Shomolu as the "printing headquarters" of Nigeria because almost every street has a printing press. Whether you want to print wedding cards, books, or posters, Shomolu is the place to go.
But Shomolu is more than just printing. It is a busy residential and commercial area that connects many parts of Lagos. It sits right along the popular Ikorodu Road, making it very easy to reach from places like Yaba, Ikeja, and Ojota. In this guide, we will show you exactly where Shomolu is, the landmarks to look out for, and how much it costs to enter a bus to the area.
Shomolu is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State. It is located in the Lagos East Senatorial District. For a long time, Shomolu and Bariga were together, but now Bariga is a Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under Shomolu.
Shomolu shares borders with some very busy areas. To the north, you have Kosofe (Ojota/Ketu side). To the south, you have Yaba and Mainland LGA. To the west, you have Mushin LGA. The terrain is mostly flat, and the roads are very connected, although some inner streets can be a bit tight because of the many printing shops and houses.
When you are going to Shomolu, there are some popular bus stops and places you will hear people mention. These include:
Getting to Shomolu is very easy because it is central. You can use the blue BRT buses that pass through Ikorodu Road or enter the regular yellow buses (Danfo).
Transport fares in Lagos change depending on the time of day and the weather. Below is a range of what you might pay to get to Shomolu:
| Route | Transport Mode | Fare Range (₦) |
|---|
| Oshodi to Shomolu (Fadeyi/Onipanu) | Yellow Bus (Danfo) | ₦500 - ₦800 |
| Yaba to Shomolu (Bajulaiye) | Keke Marwa / Danfo | ₦300 - ₦500 |
| Ikeja (Under Bridge) to Shomolu | Yellow Bus (Danfo) | ₦600 - ₦1,000 |
| CMS/Obalende to Shomolu | BRT Bus / Danfo | ₦500 - ₦900 |
| Ojuelegba to Shomolu | Yellow Bus (Danfo) | ₦300 - ₦500 |
If you are looking for where to enter a bus heading straight to Shomolu, check these parks:
Shomolu is generally busy and safe during the day, but like any part of Lagos, you need to be "street smart."
Shomolu is its own Local Government Area (Shomolu LGA) in Lagos State.
Bariga used to be part of Shomolu but is now a Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under the Shomolu administration.
Shomolu is famous for being the printing hub of Lagos, where most books, journals, and cards are printed.
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