> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dojah.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Fetch List of LGA

> Return the list of Local Government Areas (LGAs) for each state in Nigeria. Use for address forms and validation.

### Request

```http [GET] theme={null}
{{baseUrl}}api/v1/general/states/lgas
```

### Header

| Header        | Type   | Description                                                                                         |
| ------------- | ------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| AppId         | string | Create an app to get your app ID on dashboard [here](https://app.dojah.io/developers/configuration) |
| Authorization | string | Private/secret key. Use `<key>` not `Bearer <key>`                                                  |

### Query parameter

| Parameter | Type   | Description                                                          | Required |
| --------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| state \*  | string | The State name obtained [here](/docs/general/service/country-states) | required |

### Sample response

```json Response theme={null}
{
    "lgas": [
        "Agege",
        "Ajeromi-Ifelodun",
        "Alimosho",
        "Amuwo-Odofin",
        "Apapa",
        "Badagry",
        "Epe",
        "Eti-Osa",
        "Ibeju-Lekki",
        "Ifako-Ijaiye",
        "Ikeja",
        "Ikorodu",
        "Kosofe",
        "Lagos Island",
        "Lagos Mainland",
        "Mushin",
        "Ojo",
        "Oshodi-Isolo",
        "Shomolu",
        "Surulere"
    ]
}
```

### Response Fields

| Field | Type  | Description                                                 |
| ----- | ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| lgas  | array | List of Local Government Area names for the requested state |