Epe Local Government is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State. It is also one of the five divisions(IBILE) in Lagos, Nigeria located on the north side of the Lekki Lagoon and about 90 km from Ibadan.
There is paramount ruler in the area as there are two major communities with individual monarchs. These are the Eko Epe and Ijebu Epe communities within the same town. The paramount ruler is the Oloja of Epe Land who is the Chairman Obas and Chiefs in Epe division and also Vice Chairman, Obas and Chiefs in Lagos state. There are notable Festivals that are mostly celebrated in Epe Land which includes Kayo-Kayo Festival, Ebi Day, Ojude-Oba and Epe day.
Modern Epe is a collecting point for the export of Fish, Cassava (manioc), Corn (maize), Green Vegetables, Coconuts, Cocoa, Palm Produce, Rubber, and Firewood. Fishing is the major occupation in Epe. The town is served by Secondary Schools, several Hospitals and Primary Health Centers. They are popularly known for Fishing and is home to the largest Fish Market (Oluwo Fish Market) in Lagos State.
It is also home to notable higher institutions like Lagos State University(LASU), Notable people from Epe includes Femi Otedola a business mogul, Akinwunmi Ambode an ex-governor, Adeyemi Ikuforiji a politician and economist, Wale Raji an Epe representative of the House of Representatives, Femi Hamzat a politician, Tobun Abiodun a Member Lagos State House of Assembly.
The present LG Chairman is Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animashaun.
