Obanikoro is a residential area with a few companies by the roadside. Obanikoro lies between Ikorodu road and Palmgrove. It is situated in one of the central places in Lagos. Obanikoro houses some of the most popular nation’s citadel of knowledge; Baptist Boys High School, Shepherd Hill Baptist Girls High School, Holbrook School and BM Private school, St. Saviours Primary School, Shepherd Hill Primary School.
The roads in Obanikoro are good and fully tarred. Electricity supply in Obanikoro is very good compared to surrounding areas. Most of the houses around are old, but the area is lush. Its residents are upper middle-class Nigerians. Residents of Obanikoro community patronise Adaranijo Market. Foursquare School, Shepherd Hill church. Home Touch Restaurant, Falemi House are some of the notable landmarks in Obanikoro.
Obanikoro is a gated community with a good number of gated houses. Security men operate at the gate at nights, especially from 7 pm. There are fewer riots and street fights in this area.
Obanikoro is the home of elites, especially the Obanikoro Estate. Most residents there are highly educated and well cultured. It is strange to find women tying wrapper and standing outside the house in Obanikoro.
The unexpected appeal in Obanikoro is the serenity of the environment. One may find it hard to believe that Obanikoro can rub shoulders with most of the expensive areas in Lagos. The roads are well tarred and very accessible. The power supply is excellent compared to that of neighbouring areas. One should expect a quiet and serene street. There is no central cleaning unit, but Obanikoro residents are very conscious of their environment.
There is no central market in Obanikoro but there are a few supermarkets and shops where residents can make purchases. There are also surrounding neighbouring markets that are accessible to the residents of Obanikoro.
The suya spots and a few guesthouses are inevitable to find in Obanikoro. The suya spots majorly function at night.
