Welcome to Mushin FC, Lagos.

Mushin is a local Government Area in Lagos State, home to the ‘ Mushines’! It is located 10km north of the city core, adjacent to the main road to Ikeja, the capital of Lagos. It had 633,009 inhabitants at the 2006 Nigerian National Population Census. It is the place where a lot of A-list Nigerian music talents have risen from, artists such as Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe - better known by his stage name - Wande Coal.

Mushin evolved from a thick forest some 800 years ago which was then a passage way to the island of Lagos. Because of its proximity to Lagos Island (Èkó) traders and hunters plied through the dense forest to get to the shores of Lagos Island for commerce. In the dense forest, stood a stout and attractive fruit-bearing tree called ‘Igi Ìshín’ (Ackee fruit tree) The Ishin tree provided resting place for bands of traders who were traversing the forest and would have walked for several days. By fate, two hunters who came from different directions coincided at the Ishin tree. Both of them were the first to identify the unoccupied forest as their home. They were Odu-Abore from IIe-Ife and Aileru from Benin. Anytime these Hunters want to describe their home, they will say “ibi tí a ti n mú Ìshín” which translates into “where we pick Ìshín)” and hence the coinage of its name “mu”as in pick and “Ishin” resulted in Mushin. From hamlets, it then grew gradually into a village and then a town.

During the colonial era, Mushin was part of the Ikeja Local Government until it was carved out as a district in 1954. With the advent of military rule, the Army’s suspension of Political activities in 1966, and the creation of additional district in 1967, Mushin District Council was elevated to a Town Council Status.

The 1976 Local Government Edict divided the council into two: Mushin West which covers Mushin, Agege Motor road, Isolo, Shogunle,Onigbongbo,Ejigbo, Odi Olowo, Mary land, Ilupeju,Cappa Estate; and Mushin East Covered Bariga, Shomolu, and Kosofe.

Later the Lagos state Government changed Mushin East to Shomolu Local Government, while Mushin West metamorphosed into Mushin Local Government. During the civilian regime of Alhaji Lateef Jakanke between (1979-1983) the Local Government was again divided into four Namely; Mushin LG, Itire/ikate LG,Oshodi/Isolo LG, and Odi Olowo/Ojuwoye/Onigbongbo LG. Then followed the Military administration of Gbolahan Mudashiru in Lagos State which prohibited and abolished the newly created Local Government and reverted to the status quo.

The subsequent creation of Local Government by the Military administration in 1989, saw Mushin losing some of its boundaries to Ikeja and Mainland Local Governments. In 2004, after a referendum, Odi Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA was carved out of the present Mushin Local Government, with the headquarters at Palm Avenue Mushin.

Mushin is a densely populated local government area (LGA) in Lagos State, Nigeria. Continuing expansion from 1950 has led to problems of overcrowding, inadequate housing, and poor sanitation. It has many notable places such as the Automobile Spare Part International Market, Daleko Rice Market, and the Matori Industrial Estate.

Its location in the heart of Lagos makes it a central location with easy access to other parts of the state. The people of Mushin are a mix of different ethnicities and cultures, including Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa. They are known for their resilience, creativity, and hardworking nature, and many residents of the area are involved in the informal economy. Commercial enterprises include spinning and weaving cotton, shoe manufacturing, bicycle and motorized-cycle assembly, and the production of powdered milk. Agricultural produce is brought for sale in the large central market. The town is served by secondary schools and has a government hospital. Mushin lies olong the railway from Lagos and at the intersection of roads from Lagos, Shomolu and Ikeja.

It presently has a population of over one million people and is known for its bustling market scene and diverse mix of cultures. The market scene in Mushin is vibrant, with several markets that offer a range of goods and services, including fresh produce, clothing, electronics, and household items. Of the most popular markets in the area is Ojuwoye Market and Daleko market, which are famous for theiraffordable prices and variety of products.

Despite its reputation for being a busy and bustling area, Mushin is also home to several parks and green spaces that provide a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. These include the Oniwaya Park, which offers a range of recreational activities, and the National Stadium Complex, which has several sports facilities.

Mushin is also known for its lively nightlife, with several bars, clubs, and restaurants that cater to a range of tastes and preferences. Mushin has a mix of traditional and modern buildings, with some areas such as Palm Avenue experiencing rapid development in recent years.

From Mushin Ajina, comes the Mushin Football Club of Lagos.!