Alausa

Alausa is a neighborhood and administrative district in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located in Ikeja, part of the Lagos metropolitan area, and is known as a major government and business hub within the state.

The area is best known for housing the Lagos State Government Secretariat, where many state ministries and departments operate. The Lagos State House of Assembly has a prominent presence in Alausa as well, making the district a focal point for state governance and public administration. In addition to government offices, Alausa hosts a range of commercial facilities, including banks, offices, hotels, and retail outlets, contributing to a busy daytime population.

Alausa features notable road infrastructure, with the Alausa area served by major routes and a well-recognized traffic junction known as Alausa Roundabout. The district is commonly frequented by civil servants, business professionals, and visitors attending government-related meetings or administrative procedures. Public transport and ride-hailing services provide access to and from Alausa, linking it with surrounding neighborhoods within Ikeja and greater Lagos.

The character of Alausa reflects the blend of administrative functions and commercial activity typical of Lagos’s government districts. Its prominence as a center for state governance and its connectivity to other parts of Lagos underpin its role in the daily life of the city and its economy.