Oyo State popularly referred to, as the “Pace Setter” came into existence with the breakup of the old Western State of Nigeria during the State creation exercise on 3 February 1976. It is bounded in the North by Kwara State, in the East by Osun State, in the South by Ogun State, and in the West by Ogun State and the Republic of Benin.
The first University in Nigeria was the University of Ibadan (established as a college of the University of London when it was founded in 1948, and later converted into an Autonomous University in 1962).
Oyo State, located in southwestern Nigeria, is one of the 36 states in the country. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and diverse population. The state is divided into several Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own administrative headquarters.
Oyo State Snapshot
- Total land area: 26,500 Km2
- Capital: Ibadan
- Population: 8,392,588 (Male- 4,280,220 and Female- 4,112,368)
- Vegetation: Tropical Savannah
- Major crops: Maize, Yam, Cassava, Millet, Rice, Plantain, Cocoa, Oil Palm and Cashew
- Solid minerals: Clay, Kaolin and Aquamarine
Main Investment Opportunities
Opportunities for investment exist in:
- Agribusiness
- Light Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Tourism
- Energy
- Mining
Oyo has 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own unique characteristics and attributes. These LGAs play a crucial role in the governance and administration of the state. Here is a list of the 33 Local Government Areas in Oyo State:
- Akinyele LGA
- Afijio LGA
- Atiba LGA
- Atisbo LGA
- Egbeda LGA
- Ibadan North LGA
- Ibadan North-East LGA
- Ibadan North-West LGA
- Ibadan South-West LGA
- Ibadan South-East LGA
- Ibarapa Central LGA
- Ibarapa East LGA
- Ibarapa North LGA
- Ido LGA
- Irepo LGA
- Iseyin LGA
- Itesiwaju LGA
- Iwajowa LGA
- Kajola LGA
- Lagelu LGA
- Ogbomosho North LGA
- Ogbomosho South LGA
- Oyo East LGA
- Oyo West LGA
- Olorunsogo LGA
- Oluyole LGA
- Ogo Oluwa LGA
- Orelope LGA
- Ori Ire LGA
- Ona Ara LGA
- Saki West LGA
- Saki East LGA
- Surulere LGA
List of Oyo State’s 33 Local Government Areas with their Headquarters
Here is a comprehensive table listing all the LGAs in Oyo State along with their headquarters:
| LGA | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Akinyele | Moniya |
| Afijio | Jobele |
| Egbeda | Egbeda |
| Ibadan North | Agodi |
| Ibadan North-East | Iwo Road |
| Ibadan North-West | Oke Ado |
| Ibadan South-East | Mapo |
| Ibadan South-West | Ring Road |
| Ibarapa Central | Igbo Ora |
| Ibarapa East | Eruwa |
| Ibarapa North | Ayete |
| Ido | Ido |
| Irepo | Kisi |
| Iseyin | Iseyin |
| Kajola | Okeho |
| Lagelu | Iyana Offa |
| Ogbomosho North | Arowomole |
| Ogbomosho South | Ogbomosho |
| Oyo East | Kosobo |
| Oyo West | Ojongbodu |
| Atiba | Ofa Meta |
| Atisbo | Tede |
| Saki East | Ago-Amodu |
| Saki West | Shaki |
| Itesiwaju | Otu |
| Iwajowa | Iwere-Ile |
| Ibarapa East LCDA | Igbo Ora |
| Omi-Adio LCDA | Omi-Adio |
| Oluyole | Idi-Ayunre |
| Olorunsogo | Igbeti |
| Ona-Ara | Akanran |
| Surulere | Iresa-Adu |
| Orelope | Igboho |
| Orire | Ikoyi-Ile |
| Ogo-Oluwa | Ajaawa |
| Ogbomosho Central | Ogbomosho |
| Ibadan Central | Dugbe |
| Oyo West LCDA | Ojongbodu |
| Ibarapa North East LCDA | Ayete |
| Ibadan North East LCDA | Iwo Road |
| Ibadan South East LCDA | Mapo |
| Ogbomosho South West LCDA | Arowomole |
| Iwajowa LCDA | Iwere-Ile |
This comprehensive list provides an overview of all the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Oyo State, along with their respective headquarters. It can be helpful for various purposes, including administrative reference, research, and general knowledge about the state’s governance structure.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the knowledge available up to January 2023, and there may have been changes in administrative divisions since then. It is always recommended to verify the latest information from official sources or the Oyo State Government website mentioned above.
Sources:
- Oyo State Government website: https://oyostate.gov.ng/