Lagos mainly a collection of islands that are separated from each other by creeks of varying sizes and are connected together by bridges. The smaller sections of some creeks have been dredged and built over. This part of Lagos is the area where most business activities and entertainment events in Lagos takes place. It also houses most of the upscale residential areas in Lagos. The Local Government areas that are considered to be in the Island include Lagos Island, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa (sometimes also regarded as being on the mainland), and Eti-Osa. The major upscale island neighbourhoods within these LGAs include Ikoyi
Lagos State Governor's House Lagos State Governor's House Lagos State House, is the official residence of the Governor of Lagos State. Lagos State has two Governor's residences, one at Marina in Lagos Island and another at Ikeja on the Mainland. Both residences are used for official and residential purposes. While all previous Governors in Lagos State has lived in the Lagos State House at Marina, the present Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode is the first Governor to live in the Lagos State House in Ikeja. The Governor moved into the Ikeja residence on resumption of office as the Governor of Lagos State on