Heading to Lead City University, Ibadan? Whether you’re a new student, a visiting parent, or just exploring academic options in the city, knowing how to get there is essential. This guide offers clear and straightforward directions to Lead City University—whether you’re coming from within Ibadan or traveling from outside the city.

Where is Lead City University located?

Lead City University is located just a few minutes past Ibadan Toll Gate, just off the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. If you are coming from Lagos. If you are headed towards Lagos however, it is on your left just before the Toll Gate.

Coming from Lagos to Lead City University

Take any interstate vehicle heading to Ibadan, and ask to be dropped at Toll Gate especially if you don’t want to walk a little distance.

As soon as you drop at Toll Gate, you’ll bike to Lead City University, just a short distance ahead.

Alternatively, ask the Lagos vehicle to drop you at OBX Global Petrol Station after Toll Gate. ask for lead city, and walk (if you’re energetic 😄)—you’ll be at the gate in minutes.

How to Easily Get to University of Ibadan (UI) From Anywhere in Nigeria

Coming to Lead City University from Abeokuta

You’ll most likely arrive through Apata or Challenge in Ibadan.

Option 1: Via Apata
From Apata, take a cab heading to Challenge, then walk towards Efunsetan Roundabout.
From there, take a vehicle going to Toll Gate. There are however, two options- Straight and Lead City. Be sure it’s passing through Lead City University.
Drop at Lead City and you only need to walk in.

Option 2: Via Challenge
From Challenge, take a vehicle going to Toll Gate. But there are two options- Straight and Lead City. Be sure it’s passing through Lead City University.
Drop at Lead City and you only need to walk in.

How to Get to The Polytechnic Ibadan — From Anywhere in Nigeria

From Oyo, Ilorin, Ogbomoso, Abuja, Zaria, Kaduna, Kano

Your vehicle will likely stop at either Ojoo or Iwo Road.

From Iwo Road:
Get a cab going to Toll Gate. Be sure to confirm it’s passing Lead City, not Straight.
Drop at Lead City and you only need to walk in.

From Ojoo:
Take a vehicle going to Iwo road.
Then get a cab going to Toll Gate. Be sure to confirm it’s passing Lead City, not Straight.
Drop at Lead City and you only need to walk in.

From Osogbo, Akure, Ekiti, Port Harcourt, Benin, and the South East/South South

Drop at Iwo Road.
Get a cab going to Toll Gate. Be sure to confirm it’s passing Lead City, not Straight. Drop at Lead City and you only need to walk in.

From Oyo Town, Iseyin, Kishi to Lead City University

Drop at Iwo road. Get a cab going to Toll Gate. Be sure to confirm it’s passing Lead City, not Straight.
Drop at Lead City and you only need to walk in.

From Ido, Eruwa, and Ibarapa Axis

You’ll most likely stop at Eleyele.
From Eleyele, take a cab to Challenge.
From Challenge, take a vehicle going to Toll Gate. But there are two options- Straight and Lead City. Be sure it’s passing through Lead City University.
Drop at Lead City and you only need to walk in.

Already in Ibadan? Getting to Lead City University is Easy

From Dugbe, Sango, or Mokola: Get a bike, cab or bus to Challenge, then to Toll Gate.
From Apata: Go to Challenge, then straight to Toll Gate.
From Challenge: Direct vehicles go to Toll Gate all day.
From Iwo road: Direct vehicles are available to Toll Gate all day

Who Owns Lead City University, Ibadan and other details?

The founder of Lead City University, Ibadan and its attendant schools is Professor Jide Owoeye.

Professor Jide Owoeye, born in Ibadan in 1956, is the founder and Chairman of Lead City University. He holds degrees in Sociology and International Relations from the University of Ibadan and Obafemi Awolowo University.

His academic career spans roles from Graduate Assistant to Professor at OAU, starting in the early 1980s. He has held prestigious fellowships in South Korea and South Africa and contributed to international affairs scholarship.
Professor Owoeye has received multiple national and international awards and is a member of several professional bodies.

Google Map Location of Lead City University, Ibadan

The School website is https://www.lcu.edu.ng/.