Osun State created on 27 August 1991 is located in the South-Western region of Nigeria. It is bounded in the North by Kwara State, in the East by Ekiti and by Ondo State, in the South by Ogun State, and in the West by Oyo State.
The State nicknamed “Land of Virtue” derived its name from the River Osun, the venerated natural spring that is the manifestation of the Yoruba goddess of the same name.
Osun State produces over 40,000 tons of quality cocoa annually and a major Gold deposit in Nigeria.
Osun State is located in the southwestern part of Nigeria and is divided into Local Government Areas (LGAs) for administrative purposes. As of the time of writing this article, there are 30 Local Government Areas in Osun State, each with its own headquarters.
Osun State Snapshot
- Total land area: 9,026 Km2
- Population: 5,016,593 (Male-2,558,462 and Female-2,458,130)
- Vegetation: Tropical Savannah.
- Major crops: Cashew, Cocoa, Maize, Cassava, Oil Palm, Tobacco.
- Solid minerals: Gold, Clay, Limestone, Kaolin, Granite.
Main Investment Opportunities
Opportunities for investment exist in:
- Agribusiness
- Light Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Mining
- Tourism
Osun has 30 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 30 Local Government Areas in Osun State:
- Aiyedaade LGA
- Aiyedire LGA
- Atakunmosa East LGA
- Atakunmosa West LGA
- Boluwaduro LGA
- Boripe LGA
- Ede North LGA
- Ede South LGA
- Egbedore LGA
- Ejigbo LGA
- Ife Central LGA
- Ife East LGA
- Ife North LGA
- Ife South LGA
- Ifedayo LGA
- Ifelodun LGA
- Ila LGA
- Ilesa East LGA
- Ilesa West LGA
- Irepodun LGA
- Irewole LGA
- Isokan LGA
- Iwo LGA
- Obokun LGA
- Odo Otin LGA
- Ola Oluwa LGA
- Olorunda LGA
- Oriade LGA
- Orolu LGA
- Osogbo
List of Osun State’s 30 Government Areas with their Headquarters
Here is a comprehensive table listing all the LGAs in Osun State along with their headquarters:
| LGA | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Aiyedade | Gbongan |
| Aiyedire | Ile Ogbo |
| Atakumosa East | Iperindo |
| Atakumosa West | Osu |
| Boluwaduro | Otan Ayegbaju |
| Boripe | Iragbiji |
| Ede North | Oja Timi |
| Ede South | Ede |
| Egbedore | Awo |
| Ejigbo | Ejigbo |
| Ife Central | Ajebamidele |
| Ife East | Oke Ogbo |
| Ife North | Ipetumodu |
| Ife South | Ifetedo |
| Ifedayo | Ifedayo |
| Ifelodun | Ikirun |
| Ila | Ila Orangun |
| Ilesa East | Ilesa |
| Ilesa West | Ijebu-Jesa |
| Irepodun | Ilobu |
| Irewole | Ikire |
| Isokan | Apomu |
| Iwo | Iwo |
| Obokun | Ibokun |
| Odo Otin | Okuku |
| Ola Oluwa | Bode Osi |
| Olorunda | Igbona |
| Oriade | Ijebu-Junction |
| Orolu | Ifon-Osun |
| Osogbo | Osogbo |
Please note that the information provided here is accurate as of the time of writing this article. However, changes in administrative divisions may occur in the future, so it is always advisable to refer to official sources for the most up-to-date information.
For more information about Osun State and its Local Government Areas, you can visit the official website of the Osun State Government at www.osun.gov.ng.
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 Osun State Government website mentioned above.
References:
- Osun State Government Official Website: www.osun.gov.ng