Lekki Lagoon

{{Short description|Nigerian lagoon}} {{refimprove|date=October 2025}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=May 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}} '''Lekki Lagoon''' is a lagoon located in Lagos and Ogun states in Nigeria. <ref>'''Akinsanya, B., et al.''' "Map of Lekki lagoon showing sampling sites. Source: Lagos state surveys office Ikeja (2009)." ''ResearchGate'', 2019. Available at: <code><nowiki>https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Lekki-lagoon-showing-sampling-sites-Source-Lagos-state-surveys-office-Ikeja_fig1_332215275</nowiki></code></ref> The lagoon lies directly to the east of Lagos Lagoon and is connected to it by a channel. It is surrounded by many beaches. The surrounding vegetation is predominantly characterized by swamp forests and mangrove vegetation, which helps stabilize the shoreline and filter pollutants. Economically, the lagoon is vital for the livelihood of numerous surrounding communities, serving as a major source of protein and income through artisanal fishing.

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Category:Lagoons of Lagos Category:Lagoons of Yorubaland Category:Lekki