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If you have lived in Lagos for a while or you are just visiting, you must have heard about Ikosi. It is one of the most popular places in the state because of its central location and its very big market. Ikosi is a place that never sleeps; from the early morning rush of people going to work to the late-night traders offloading goods, the energy is always high.
Ikosi is not just a bus stop; it is a major residential and commercial hub. It serves as a gateway for people moving between the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and other parts of the city like Ikorodu, Ikeja, and Lagos Island. In this guide, we will look at where Ikosi is located, the landmarks you should know, and how much it costs to enter bus to this area.
Ikosi is located within the Kosofe Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. Specifically, it falls under the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA). It is a very strategic place because it sits right along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Ikosi is bordered by some very popular neighborhoods. To the North, you have Magodo Phase 2 and Isheri. To the South, you have the busy Ketu and Ojota areas. To the East, it stretches towards Mile 12 and the Ikorodu road axis. The terrain is mostly flat, but it can get very crowded during peak hours because of the Jakande Fruit Market.
When you are going to Ikosi, there are some places you can use as "bus stop" or landmarks so you don't get lost:
Getting to Ikosi is easy because many buses passing through the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway must pass through the Ketu/Ikosi axis. Below is a table showing the estimated fare ranges from different parts of Lagos.
| Route | Transport Mode | Fare Range (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Oshodi to Ikosi (Ketu) | Yellow Bus (Danfo) | ₦500 - ₦800 |
| CMS/Obalende to Ikosi | BRT/Yellow Bus | ₦800 - ₦1,200 |
| Berger to Ikosi |
| Small Bus (Korope) |
| ₦300 - ₦500 |
| Ikorodu (Garage) to Ikosi | BRT/Danfo | ₦600 - ₦900 |
| Yaba to Ikosi | Yellow Bus (Danfo) | ₦600 - ₦1,000 |
If you want to enter bus going to Ikosi, these are the best places to find them:
1. Oshodi Underbridge: Look for buses going to "Ketu" or "Mile 12". Most of them will drop you at the Ikosi road junction or Ketu bus stop, which is walking distance.
2. Berger Bus Stop: Almost every bus going towards Oshodi or CMS from Berger will pass through Ikosi. Just tell the conductor you will "drop" at Ikosi.
3. CMS/Obalende Park: You can take the big blue BRT buses or the white buses going towards Ikorodu or Mile 12.
Traveling to Ikosi is generally safe, but because it is a very busy market area, you need to be "street smart":
Ikosi is under the Kosofe Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State.
You can enter a bus going to Ketu or Mile 12 and drop at the Ikosi Road junction. From there, the market is just a short walk or a very cheap "Keke" ride.
No, but they share a boundary. Ikosi is the more commercial area, while Magodo is a gated residential estate located right next to it.
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