If you live in Lagos State and you have not
been or heard of Surulere, chances are you
live under a rock. These reasons will reveal to
you why the Lagos town is a hot cake to live
in.
A residential and commercial Local Government Area
located in the state, Surulere is one of the most exclusive
areas on Mainland Lagos.
Aside from the fact that Surulere is known as the sports
city of Lagos seeing as it houses two international sport
venues, some of the most famous streets in Lagos state
such as Adeniran Ogunsanya, Adelabu, Ogunlana Drive,
Bode-Thomas and Eric Moore, are found within the
district.
If you are a lover of Nigerian music or you are active on
the Nigerian social scene, you may have heard lines and
comments affirming Surulere as one of the best places to
live in Lagos.
If you are wondering why the district is so acclaimed,
Jumia Travel have shared 5 possible reasons Surulere is
the best place to live in Lagos.
1. It is mid-point
Surlere is undoubtedly one of the key transport nodes of
Lagos, as it connects the city’s mainland with Lagos
Island and Victoria Island.
Basically, it serves as a mid-point between the island
and mainland and living there ensure you have quick
and easy access to both areas.
2. Diversity
Surulere is full of ALL types of people. Young families,
Grandparents, Politicians, struggling musicians,
millennials, students, Igbo people, Hausa natives – you
name it, they all live in Surulere and they all love it.
It is very easy to fit into the different neighborhoods
within the district without fear of segregation or any
form of culture shock.
3. The best street food in Lagos
It is no secret that the best of Lagos street food can be
found in Surulere and at the best rates too.
On the hunt for the best shawarma, to the best Suya,
people travel from as far as the Lekki Peninsula to
Surulere for a palatable and affordable taste.
Surulere also has more local independent restaurants
and bukkas than it is possible to choose from, and you
most rank very highly among the best places to eat
authentic meals in Lagos.
4. Surulere is full of independent businesses
Aside from restaurants and bars, there are so many
businesses, in all sorts of industries, based in Surulere.
You will find Clothing stores, Interior Design boutique,
car dealers e.t.c among other business in this district,
and not only will you be spoilt for choice when it comes
to buying locally but there are plenty of opportunities for
jobs too.
The most popular street in the district that harbors some
of these independent businesses is Adeniran Ogunsanya.
There is literally nothing you cannot find on the street
and all are of good quality too.
5. Active nightlife
You will never be bored at night if you live in Surulere.
There is a load of great bars, lounges, and pubs…and
most importantly, there is good security in most of the
areas.
You find clubs where you can stumble along to for a
dance on a rogue Tuesday night, as well other bars that
open from 10am to 4am every single day including
Sundays.
