Oregun located in Ikeja, shares boundary with Ojota, Allen Avenue, and Alausa. The major road that runs through the neighbourhood of Oregun is the Kudirat Abiola Way which is lined with major bus stops such as Olusosun, NNPC, Oregun market, Clay and Ojota among others.
Oregun is more of an industrial and commercial area with a few residential estates like; Alfred Gardens Estate just after the First Bank bus stop and before the GT Bank, Peace Estate by Clay bus stop, Howson Wright Estate by Olusosun bus stop, Juli Estate by Clay bus stop and on the road beside Christ Embassy and Cornerstone Estate by Alausa bus stop.
There are a number of private and public schools in this neighbourhood and they include; Vivian Fowler Memorial Girls School, Leeland International School, Ebunoluwa Pro Veritas School, Oregun High School, Olusosun Primary School. Churches within Oregun include; Daystar Christian Center, Household of God, Christ Embassy, The Lighthouse Church, God’s Love Tabernacle Int’l Church and RCCG to mention a few.
Oregun is home to a lot of event centres which include; Balmoral Hall, Yard 158, 10 Degrees Event Centre, Grandeur Event Centre, Classic Event Centre. Hospitals in Oregun neighbourhood includes Pamaa Medicals and Scientific Company Limited, De Vine Hospital.
Oregun is more of a business and commercial environment hence, you tend to find more of working class people in this area as well as a lot of school children. Most of the houses in Oregun are gated, you easily spot cars parked at the sides of the road.
Streets in Oregun include Agboola Street, Amore Street, Oluwaleimu, Owodunni Street, Omotayo Ojo among others. Some streets in this area have double drainage systems while other streets suffer from flood during raining season due to lack of drainage system or one-sided drainage. Most of these streets are usually busy, with lots of business activities going on, from offices to supermarkets, shopping complexes, banks, traders on the road, and others.
A relatively stable power supply, road networks that are good and a lot of businesses thriving in Oregun in addition to easy accessibility makes it the best place to situate a commercial venture. Oregun is quite residential with a few gated estates. Houses within Alfred Gardens Estate and Cornerstone Estate are quite similar as they are built in a uniform cluster with low fences in-between units, unlike the other estates where there are different types of houses in different parts. Some of the facilities in this two estates include; a swimming pool, a basketball/lawn tennis court, 24 hours corporate security patrol, water and a sewage treatment plant.
Oregun is a mix of work-play lifestyle. The streets are busiest during the early hours of the morning with swarming presence of people from different areas into this district as well as after the day’s work when residents and visitors are trying to find their way back home. It is advisable to keep you bags, wallet and purses really close during if you are coming in or leaving Oregun at these hours as petty thieves seize the opportunity to work.
Fun and entertainment in Oregun springs from the presence of a good number of hotel, bars, restaurants, parks and gardens located here as well as its proximity to bustling areas like Allen Avenue, Toyin Street, G.R.A and Opebi.
The popular market in this area is the Oregun mini market. You can purchase different kinds of foodstuffs here. There are also a lot of roadside shops in the area as well as supermarkets and mini marts. You can easily spot hawkers on the streets of Oregun at different times of the day.
Residents of Oregun don’t have to bother about getting perishable foodstuffs, clothing, electrical appliances and any other household item as Oregun is in proximity to areas with big malls such Ikeja City Mall, Alade Mall, and others as well as popular markets like Computer Village and Oshodi Market
Oregun is conducive for business and leisure visits as there are numerous hangout spots in the area. They include; Kobis Fast Food and Excellent Place, Victress Kitchen and Bar, Taste Ventures, Kingsize Place, Goddics Bar, Red Lounge club, Jovin bar, ETAL Hotels, Zaced mall, City View Hotel, Goodies Garden amongst others.
Kobis Fast Food is a lovely restaurant with a tranquil environment, it is a great location to unwind and relax after a stressful day a work or to wait out the traffic before heading home. Great effort is made towards keeping the environment clean. A plate of jollof rice and chicken or any other dish from Kobis Fast Food can turn your negative day around. It is a very nice place to chill out with friends and family, they offer varying dishes and snacks, you can either pay in cash or through the POS machine.
Red Lounge Club is a classy club located in metropolitan city of Lagos, it is all fun and entertainment in here. It is near impossible to reside or work in Oregun and not have heard about Red Lounge Club. There is a lot that happens in Red Lounge Club, young people who live in Oregun and other areas in Ikeja come around to club and groove all night. Red Lounge Club offers special package on Saturdays called BAD meaning Bring A Drink, this implies that the lounge allows you to bring you own drink so anyone running on a slim budget doesn’t have to feel left out. The DJ’s in Red Lounge Club are always on point.
Kingsize Place is treasure hidden in Oregun. It is a breathe of fresh air from the environment to the well prepared local dishes. The restaurant provides large parking space, working security sysytem, indoor and outdoor sitting with meals that are nothing short of delight. It is a hub for lovers of local dishes in Oregun environs and beyond. If you love to enjoy a nice live band on Fridays you should make a stop.
Social Facilities
The presence of suitable social facilities in a district cannot be overemphazised, from good roads that makes navigation pretty easy and enjoyable, private and government owned school, healthcare providers, libraries and every other amenity a society needs to make it conducive for residents, visitors and tourists. Ikeja as a whole is packed with social facilities and Oregun is not left out as there are schools for various classes of people such as Leeland International College, Vivan Fowler Memorial Girls School, Oregun Senior and Junior High School Ebunoluwa Pro Veritas Schools. Some religious centres are also nestles in Oregun like the Christ Embassy Church, Grace Assembly, Daystar Christian Centre, House Hold of God. There are also some hotels in Oregun including Swisscottage Suite, City View Hotel Limited, Glasshouse Hotel & Suites, De Renaissance Hotel.
OREGUN SENIOR AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Oregun Senior And Junior High School is located at 71 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun. It is a popular school in Oregun, with girls and boys who reside in the district and other areas in Ikeja. The recent upgrade and renovation done in the school has made it more conducive for students to learn.
SWISSCOTTAGE SUITE
Swisscottage Suite is one hotel hidden from all the busyness that comes with living in Ikeja. The environment is quiet and tranquil, although locating the hotel can be a little stressful if you are first time visitor. The staff are pretty friendly and courteous, Swisscottage is about five minutes drive from the international airport in Lagos which makes it suitable for travelers who don’t want to get stuck in traffic. If you want to enjoy a movie at the cinema during your stay, you could take a stroll or drive down to the Silverbird Cinema situated at Ikeja City Mall.
IGNITE AFRICA LIBRARY
Ignite Africa Library offers a variety of collections for adults and children ranging from motivational, comedy, fiction and non fiction. The private library located at the centre of Lagos provides conducive and comfortable environment for reading and learning. Ignite Africa Library is well equipped with wifi-enabled laptops for users. It is one of the amenities in Oregun that attracts people to this district. Check out Ignite Africa Library http://igniteafricalibrary.org/