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The Agege Federal Constituency is a federal constituency in Lagos State, Nigeria. Here are some key details about the constituency:
Location: The Agege Federal Constituency is located in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.
Boundaries: The constituency is bounded by the Ikeja Federal Constituency to the north, the Mushin Federal Constituency to the west, the Surulere Federal Constituency to the south, and the Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency to the east.
Population: According to the 2006 census, the population of the Agege Federal Constituency is approximately 450,000 people.
Electoral wards: The constituency is made up of the following electoral wards:
- Agege
- Ojokoro
- Ojuelegba
- Oshodi
- Shasha
- Agbado
- Iju
- Isheri
- Oke-Odo
- Ojota
Federal Representative: The current Federal Representative for the Agege Federal Constituency is Hon. James Olawale Olayemi, who represents the constituency in the House of Representatives.
Election results: In the 2019 general elections, Hon. James Olawale Olayemi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the election with 44,141 votes, defeating his closest rival, Hon. Segun Adeyemi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 24,141 votes.
Economic activities: The Agege Federal Constituency is known for its vibrant economic activities, including trading, manufacturing, and services. The constituency is home to several markets, including the popular Agege Market, which is one of the largest markets in Lagos State.