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There seems to be a recent trend of Lagos residents moving from the Lekki area of Lagos Island to the Ajah area and most people are wondering why this is the case. Yes, Lekki seems to be “prettier” than Ajah and it accommodates a certain kind of residents, but frankly, if you are based in Lekki because you want a better quality of life or you think it’s just a better area to inhabit, well, maybe we can make you reconsider. Jumia Travel shares 5 possible reasons Lagosians are now moving from Lekki to Ajah.


The rent in Ajah is not ridiculous

It is no secret that Lekki is a high brow area and so it accommodates some of the most expensive properties in the state. The rent is extremely high and unless you have a blue-collar job, you will be renting forever and struggling to make ends meet. Ajah, although not as cheap as areas on the mainland, offers various options way cheaper and affordable.


Cost of living is bearable

When it comes to cost of living on the island and peninsula area, Ajah is top because of the area’s relatively low cost of living, including consumer prices, utilities and transport costs and, most importantly, house rent. There is easy access to local markets, and people who live there have a better shot at getting some of the things associated with middle-class life.


Power supply

Lekki may seem fabulous, but they regularly battle with an inadequate power supply issue. Ajah on the other hand has better power supply and so, you are not forced to spend a lot of money on fuel or diesel for less electric bill.


Ajah residents are normal people

Unlike the people who reside in the Lekki area, the Ajah residents are unpretentious and down-to-earth and basically the people are easy to get along with. There is no silent competition among the residents as regards affluence or status. People live their lives normally basically.


Ajah is family-friendly

Because of its good-value housing, Ajah has been particularly popular with families. You have access to reasonable mortgage and pretty good schools. Also, restaurants are invariably family-friendly.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-reasons-move-lekki-ajah/

Opinionated:
There seems to be a recent trend of Lagos residents moving from the Lekki area of Lagos Island to the Ajah area and most people are wondering why this is the case. Yes, Lekki seems to be “prettier” than Ajah and it accommodates a certain kind of residents, but frankly, if you are based in Lekki because you want a better quality of life or you think it’s just a better area to inhabit, well, maybe we can make you reconsider. Jumia Travel shares 5 possible reasons Lagosians are now moving from Lekki to Ajah.


The rent in Ajah is not ridiculous

It is no secret that Lekki is a high brow area and so it accommodates some of the most expensive properties in the state. The rent is extremely high and unless you have a blue-collar job, you will be renting forever and struggling to make ends meet. Ajah, although not as cheap as areas on the mainland, offers various options way cheaper and affordable.


Cost of living is bearable

When it comes to cost of living on the island and peninsula area, Ajah is top because of the area’s relatively low cost of living, including consumer prices, utilities and transport costs and, most importantly, house rent. There is easy access to local markets, and people who live there have a better shot at getting some of the things associated with middle-class life.


Power supply

Lekki may seem fabulous, but they regularly battle with an inadequate power supply issue. Ajah on the other hand has better power supply and so, you are not forced to spend a lot of money on fuel or diesel for less electric bill.


Ajah residents are normal people

Unlike the people who reside in the Lekki area, the Ajah residents are unpretentious and down-to-earth and basically the people are easy to get along with. There is no silent competition among the residents as regards affluence or status. People live their lives normally basically.


Ajah is family-friendly

Because of its good-value housing, Ajah has been particularly popular with families. You have access to reasonable mortgage and pretty good schools. Also, restaurants are invariably family-friendly.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-reasons-move-lekki-ajah/

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No water in Lekki. Lekki waits for waterboard

Interesting.

by ajah u mean lakowe awoyaya sangotedo etc? instead of moving to ajah move to yaba. ajah traffic na die, from ikate to jakande and den from vgc to ajah. ajah na semi ghetto

People are still sleeping

fake lives....

For this recession, y u no go commot for Lekki

Big Men's thread.

A bottle of beer on lekki is #500 whereas a bottle at ajah sells for 250-300 naira...

Okay

Someone said instead move to yaba. Lol


Seriously I would consider yaba or magodo. Ajah and lekki are just overrated

Msheeeeww.those areas have unreasonably expensive food markets

Tomato you can buy for 200 in a regular market they can call it 1k in lekki and ajah because of packaging. All of them be forming spre spre.

Rada rada

Nigerians like fake life for africa, nobody the cut him coat according to him size, na so so agbada we the rock

Opinionated:
There seems to be a recent trend of Lagos residents moving from the Lekki area of Lagos Island to the Ajah area and most people are wondering why this is the case. Yes, Lekki seems to be “prettier” than Ajah and it accommodates a certain kind of residents, but frankly, if you are based in Lekki because you want a better quality of life or you think it’s just a better area to inhabit, well, maybe we can make you reconsider. Jumia Travel shares 5 possible reasons Lagosians are now moving from Lekki to Ajah.


The rent in Ajah is not ridiculous

It is no secret that Lekki is a high brow area and so it accommodates some of the most expensive properties in the state. The rent is extremely high and unless you have a blue-collar job, you will be renting forever and struggling to make ends meet. Ajah, although not as cheap as areas on the mainland, offers various options way cheaper and affordable.


Cost of living is bearable

When it comes to cost of living on the island and peninsula area, Ajah is top because of the area’s relatively low cost of living, including consumer prices, utilities and transport costs and, most importantly, house rent. There is easy access to local markets, and people who live there have a better shot at getting some of the things associated with middle-class life.


Power supply

Lekki may seem fabulous, but they regularly battle with an inadequate power supply issue. Ajah on the other hand has better power supply and so, you are not forced to spend a lot of money on fuel or diesel for less electric bill.


Ajah residents are normal people

Unlike the people who reside in the Lekki area, the Ajah residents are unpretentious and down-to-earth and basically the people are easy to get along with. There is no silent competition among the residents as regards affluence or status. People live their lives normally basically.


Ajah is family-friendly

Because of its good-value housing, Ajah has been particularly popular with families. You have access to reasonable mortgage and pretty good schools. Also, restaurants are invariably family-friendly.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-reasons-move-lekki-ajah/

Its better you move to the Mainland...... Life on the Island is expensive whether its VI, Lekki or Ajah

I love ma surulere, yaba and isolo anytin, u can live ur life according to ya poketn and nobody gives a flyin 4k abt competition, cos dere's alwass room for all to shine..even a keke man will drag with G wagon..

holluwai:
Someone said instead move to yaba. Lol


Seriously I would consider yaba or magodo. Ajah and lekki are just overrated

Magodo is better as it is more serene and beautiful, unlike Yaba that is more commercialised.

I stayed at lekki, worked at phase one, lived at Agungi. The truth is most people are struggling to keep up with the bills. Your have to pay service charge, a parallel electric bill, etc.
It's just over hyped...
As a tenant in some apartments, you just have to bring in your box of clothing as everyother thing is already provided such as gas cooker, wardrobe, television etc. It has its disadvantages such as u are unable to buy your personal belongings. When u Park out, you park out virtually as you came in

Goldenheart:
fake lives....

I'll say it again fake lives.

Na IKORODU my home town sure , Ajah ko Dog ni, Lekki ko Lake rice ni.. .

I love my life..................





God is Great !

dangotesmummy:
Msheeeeww.those areas have unreasonably expensive food markets

Tomato you can buy for 200 in a regular market they can call it 1k in lekki and ajah because of packaging. All of them be forming spre spre.

Rada rada

ednut1:
by ajah u mean lakowe awoyaya sangotedo etc? instead of moving to ajah move to yaba. ajah traffic na die, from ikate to jakande and den from vgc to ajah. ajah na semi ghetto

And Badore. Is anything wrong with that?

Yawns... am i on twitter or insta?

My nokia 3310 sef wan dey show it belong


Anyway whatz the tread bout??

ednut1:
by ajah u mean lakowe awoyaya sangotedo etc? instead of moving to ajah move to yaba. ajah traffic na die, from ikate to jakande and den from vgc to ajah. ajah na semi ghetto

Oboi d traffic from lakowe to ajah for mornings na die.. Then from ajah to jakande.. Na world war 5...if u wan pack go ajah. Better get helicopter

i totally agree with the Op,but the thing i hate about Ajah is the traffic,and secondly when it rains cos if you live around ikate and 2nd roundabout you'll definately need a canoe

ednut1:
by ajah u mean lakowe awoyaya sangotedo etc? instead of moving to ajah move to yaba. ajah traffic na die, from ikate to jakande and den from vgc to ajah. ajah na semi ghetto

What is this one saying? Semi-ghetto ke? Maybe those lakowe side sha

But awoyaya down to ajah round about got many nice estates.

But ehn that 24 hr traffic from vgc - ajah? Damn! It's unbearable especially in the afternoon

Mainland is the thing. I can't imagine going to stay on the Island again unless work takes me there then I'll have to get an accommodation close by else it's a no-no for me. The traffic can kill someone mentally.

make una come benin