Local Government Areas in Oyo State

Oyo state covers an area of 28,454km². It has its capital in Ibadan and is one of the states in southwest Nigeria. Oyo state was created in 1976 and is made up of 33 Local Government Areas.

Below are the Local Government Areas in Oyo state.

1. Afijio Local Government Area

History of Afijio Local Government Area

Afijio Local Government Area in Oyo state has its headquarters in Jobele town. It is made up of 10 wards and covers an area of 722km². Afijio Local Government Area comprises of 8 towns and has 211 as its postal code.

Location of Afijio Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Oyo east, Oyo west, Akinyele and Ido Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Afijio Local Government Area:

Otunba Kunle Ajifolarin

Wards in Afijio Local Government Area

Oyo Afijio Akinmorin/Jobele 8
Oyo Afijio Awe I 6
Oyo Afijio Awe Ii 7
Oyo Afijio Fiditi I 4                                                                                                                                                            Oyo Afijio Fiditi Ii 5
Oyo Afijio Ilora I 1
Oyo Afijio Ilora Ii 2
Oyo Afijio Ilora Iii 3
Oyo Afijio Imini 10
Oyo Afijio Iware 9

2. Akinyele Local Government Area

History of Akinyele Local Government Area

Akinyele is a Local Government Area in Ibadan metropolis. It was created in 1976 and covers an area of 464.892km². This Local Government Area is made up of 12 wards and has its headquarters in Moniya town.

Location of Akinyele Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bordered by Ibadan North, Ido, Lagelu and Afijio Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Akinyele Local Government Area:

Hon Yemi Aderibigbe

Wards in Akinyele Local Government Area

Oyo Akinyele Ajibade/Alabata/Elekuru 10
Oyo Akinyele Akinyele/Isabiyi/Irepodun 6
Oyo Akinyele Arulogun/Eniosa/Aroro 3
Oyo Akinyele Ijaye/Ojedeji 9
Oyo Akinyele Ikereku 1
Oyo Akinyele Iroko 12
Oyo Akinyele Iwokoto/Talontan/Idi-Oro 7
Oyo Akinyele Ojo-Emo/Moniya 5
Oyo Akinyele Ojoo/Ajibode/Laniba 8
Oyo Akinyele Olanla/Oboda/Labode 2
Oyo Akinyele Olode/Amosun/Onidundu 4
Oyo Akinyele Olorisa-Oko/Okegbemi/Mele 11

3. Atiba Local Government Area

History of Atiba Local Government Area

Atiba is a big Local Government Area in Oyo state. It occupies an area of 1,757km² and has its headquarters in Ofa Mefa. This Local Government Area had a population of 168,246 in 2006 and has 203 as its postal code.

Location of Atiba Local Government Area

Atiba Local Government Area is bordered by Orelope Local Government Area, Olorunsogo Local Government Area, Ori Ire Local Government Area, Oyo East Local Government Area, Oyo West Local Government Area, Itesiwaju Local Government Area, Atisbo Local Government Area, and Saki East Local Government Area.

Chairman of Atiba Local Government Area:

Hon.Wahab Walid Adetunji

Wards in Atiba Local Government Area

Oyo Atiba Agunpopo I 5
Oyo Atiba Agunpopo Ii 6
Oyo Atiba Agunpopo Iii 7
Oyo Atiba Aremo 3
Oyo Atiba Ashipa I 8
Oyo Atiba Ashipa Ii 9
Oyo Atiba Ashipa Iii 10
Oyo Atiba Bashorun 4
Oyo Atiba Oke-Afin 1 1
Oyo Atiba Oke-Afin Ii 2

4. Atisbo Local Government Area

History of Atisbo Local Government Area

Atisbo Local Government Area was created in 1996 by General Sani Abacha. It is a big Local Government Area and covers an area of 2,997km². Atisbo Local Government Area has its headquarters in Tede town and has 203 as its postal code.

Location of Atisbo Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bordered by Orire Local Government Area, Saki East Local Government Area, Iwakowa Local Government Area, and Itesiwaju Local Government Area.

Website of Atisbo Local Government Area

www.atisbolg.com

Chairman of Atisbo Local Government Area:

Hon. Adejumobi Samuel A.

Wards in Atisbo Local Government Area

Oyo Atisbo Ago Are I 7
Oyo Atisbo Ago Are Ii 8
Oyo Atisbo Alaga 6
Oyo Atisbo Basi 10
Oyo Atisbo Irawo Ile 3
Oyo Atisbo Irawo Owode 4
Oyo Atisbo Ofiki 5
Oyo Atisbo Owo/Agunrege/Sabe 9
Oyo Atisbo Tede I 1
Oyo Atisbo Tede Ii 2

5. Egbeda Local Government Area

History of Egbeda Local Government Area

Egbeda is a small Local Government Area in Oyo state. It occupies an area of 191km² and is made up of 11 wards. This Local Government Area has its headquarters in Egbeda town and had a population of 281,573 in 2006.

Location of Egbeda Local Government Area

Egbeda Local Government Area is bordered by Lagelu and Ona Ara Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Egbeda Local Government Area:

Elder Wole Oyelese

Wards in Egbeda Local Government Area

Oyo Egbeda Ayede/Alugbo/Koloko 2
Oyo Egbeda Egbeda 9
Oyo Egbeda Erunmu 1
Oyo Egbeda Olodan/Ajinogbo 4
Oyo Egbeda Olode/Alakia 10
Oyo Egbeda Olodo Ii 6
Oyo Egbeda Olodo Iii 7
Oyo Egbeda Olodo/Kumapayi I 5
Oyo Egbeda Olubadan Estate 11
Oyo Egbeda Osegere/Awaye 8
Oyo Egbeda Owobaale/Kasumu 3

6. Ibadan North Local Government Area

History of Ibadan North Local Government Area

Ibadan North Local Government Area is the host LGA of the University of Ibadan. It is a small LGA and covers an area of 27km². Ibadan North Local Government Area has its headquarters in Agodi and has 200 as its postal code.

Location of Ibadan North Local Government Area

Ibadan North Local Government Area is located in the southern axis of Oyo state.

Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government Area:

Dr. Fatai Aborade

Wards in Ibadan North Local Government Area

Oyo Ibadan North Ward I N2 1
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Ii, N3 2
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Iii, N4 3
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Iv, N5a 4
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Ix, (N6b Part I) 9
Oyo Ibadan North Ward V, N5b 5
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Vi, N6a Part I 6
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Vii, N6a Part Ii 7
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Viii, N6a Part Iii 8
Oyo Ibadan North Ward X, N6b Part Ii 10
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Xi, Nw8 11
Oyo Ibadan North Ward Xii, Nw8 12

7. Ibadan North East Local Government Area

History of Ibadan Northeast Local Government Area

Ibadan Northeast Local Government Area is one of the smallest Local Government Areas in Oyo state. It occupies an area of just 18km² and has its headquarters on Iwo road. This Local Government Area is very densely populated. According to the 2006 census, this Local Government Area has a population of 330,399.

Location of Ibadan Northeast Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in the southern axis of Oyo state.

Chairman of Ibadan Northeast Local Government Area:

Engr Seyi Makinde

Wards in Ibadan Northeast Local Government Area

Oyo Ibadan North East Iii E3 3
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward 2 Ni (Part Ii) 2
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward I. Ei 1
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward Iv E4 4
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward Ix E7ii 9
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward V E5a 5
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward Vi E5b 6
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward Vii E6 7
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward Viii E7 I 8
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward X E8 10
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward Xi E9 I 11
Oyo Ibadan North East Ward Xii E9 Ii 12

8. Ibadan Northwest Local Government Area

History of Ibadan Northwest Local Government Area

Ibadan northwest is one of the small Local Government Areas in Ibadan metropolis. It occupies an area of 26km² and had a population of 152, 834 in the 2006 census. This Local Government Area has its headquarters in Dugbe/Onireke and has 200 as its postal code

Location of Ibadan Northwest Local Government Area

Ibadan Northwest Local Government Area is bounded by Ibadan northeast and Ibadan north Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Ibadan Northwest Local Government Area:

Sen. Femi Lanlehin

Wards in Ibadan Northwest Local Government Area:

Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 10 Nw7 10
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 11 Nw7 11
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 2 Ni (Part Ii) 2
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 3 Nw1 3
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 4 Nw2 4
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 5 Nw3 (Part I) 5
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 6 Nw3 (Part I) 6
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 7 Nw4 7
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 8 Nw5 8
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward 9 Nw6 9
Oyo Ibadan North West Ward I Ni (Part I) 1

9. Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area

History of Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area

Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area is an LGA in Ibadan metropolis.  It is one of the developed Local Government Areas in Oyo state. It has its headquarters in Oluyole estate and has an area of 40km².

Location of Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bordered by Ibadan North and Ibadan Northwest Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area:

Engr. Abiodun Popoola

Wards in Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area

Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 08 Sw7 8
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 1 C2 1
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 10 Sw8 Ii 10
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 11 Sw9(1) 11
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 12 Sw9 Ii 12
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 2 Sw1 2
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 3 Sw2 3
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 4 Sw3a & 3b 4
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 5 Sw4 5
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 6 Sw5 6
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 7 Sw6 7
Oyo Ibadan South West Ward 9 Sw8 (1) 9

10. Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area

History of Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area

Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area is one of the smallest Local Government Areas in Oyo state. It is an LGA with an area of 17km² and a population of 266,046 according to the 2006 census. This Local Government Area is very densely populated and has its headquarters in Mapo hall.

Location of Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area

Ibadan southeast is located in the southern axis of Oyo state.

Chairman of Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area:

Engr. Olapoju Olusina

Wards in Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area

Oyo Ibadan South-East C1 1
Oyo Ibadan South-East S S5 8
Oyo Ibadan South-East S 1 2
Oyo Ibadan South-East S 2a 3
Oyo Ibadan South-East S 3 5
Oyo Ibadan South-East S 4a 6
Oyo Ibadan South-East S 4b 7
Oyo Ibadan South-East S 6a 9
Oyo Ibadan South-East S 7a 11
Oyo Ibadan South-East S 7b 12
Oyo Ibadan South-East S. 2b 4
Oyo Ibadan South-East S. 6b 10

11. Ibarapa Central Local Government Area

History of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area

Ibarapa central Local Government Area covers an area of 440km² and is occupied by the Ibarapa people, a subgroup under the Yoruba tribe. Ibarapa Central Local Government Area has its headquarters in Igbo Ora. It also has 201 as its postal code.

Location of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area

Ibarapa Central Local Government Area is located in the southwestern axis of Oyo state. It is bounded by Ibarapa east and Ibarapa north Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area:

Dr. Hon. Ajibola Muraina

Wards in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area

Oyo Ibarapa Central Iberekodo I /(Pataoju) 4
Oyo Ibarapa Central Iberekodo/Agbooro/Ita Baale 5
Oyo Ibarapa Central Idere I (Molete) 1
Oyo Ibarapa Central Idere Ii (Ominigbo/Oke – Oba) 2
Oyo Ibarapa Central Idere Iii (Koso/Apa) 3
Oyo Ibarapa Central Idofin Isaganun 6
Oyo Ibarapa Central Igbole/Pako 7
Oyo Ibarapa Central Isale-Oba 8
Oyo Ibarapa Central Oke-Odo 10
Oyo Ibarapa Central Okeserin I & Ii 9

12. Ibarapa East Local Government Area

History of Ibarapa East Local Government Area

Ibarapa east Local Government Area occupies a large area of 838km². It is dominated by the Ibarapa people and has its headquarters in Eruwa town. According to the 2006 census, Ibarapa east Local Government Area has a population of 118,226.

Location of Ibarapa East Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in the southwestern axis of Oyo state. It shares borders with Ido Local Government Area, Iseyin Local Government Area, Ibarapa east Local Government Area and Ibarapa north Local Government Area.

Chairman of Ibarapa East Local Government Area:

Hon. Bimbo Adepoju

Wards in Ibarapa East Local Government Area

Oyo Ibarapa East Aborerin 4
Oyo Ibarapa East Anko 2
Oyo Ibarapa East Isaba 3
Oyo Ibarapa East Isale Togun 8
Oyo Ibarapa East Itabo 10
Oyo Ibarapa East New Eruwa 5
Oyo Ibarapa East Oke -Oba 1
Oyo Ibarapa East Oke Otun 9
Oyo Ibarapa East Oke-Imale 7
Oyo Ibarapa East Sango 6

13. Ibarapa North Local Government Area

History of Ibarapa North Local Government Area

Ibarapa north Local Government Area was established in 1996. It is a large Local Government Area and cover an area of 1,218km². Ibarapa North Local Government Area has its headquarters in Ayete town.

Location of Ibarapa North Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Ibarapa central Local Government Area, Ibarapa east Local Government Area and Iseyin Local Government Area.

Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government Area:

Dr. Fatai Aborade

Wards in Ibarapa North Local Government Area

OYO IBARAPA NORTH AYETE I 1
OYO IBARAPA NORTH AYETE II 2
OYO IBARAPA NORTH IGANGAN I 3
OYO IBARAPA NORTH IGANGAN II 4
OYO IBARAPA NORTH IGANGAN III 5
OYO IBARAPA NORTH IGANGAN IV 6
OYO IBARAPA NORTH OFIKI I 7
OYO IBARAPA NORTH OFIKI II 8
OYO IBARAPA NORTH TAPA I 9
OYO IBARAPA NORTH TAPA II 10

14. Ido Local Government Area

History of Ido Local Government Area

Ido Local Government Area in Oyo state has its administrative headquarters in Ido town. It was established in 1989 from Akinyele Local Government Area. Ido Local Government Area covers an area of 986km² and has 200 as its postal code.

Location of Ido Local Government Area

Ido Local Government Area is located in the southern axis of Oyo state.

Chairman of Ido Local Government Area:

Hon. Isiaka Adeola

Wards in Ido Local Government Area

Oyo Ido Aba Emo/Ilaju/Alako 1
Oyo Ido Akinware/Akindele 3
Oyo Ido Akufo/Idigba/Araromi 2
Oyo Ido Apete/Ayegun/Awotan 4
Oyo Ido Batake/Idi-Iya 5
Oyo Ido Erinwusi/Koguo/Odetola 6
Oyo Ido Fenwa/Oganla/Elenusonso 7
Oyo Ido Ido/Onikede/Okuna Awo 8
Oyo Ido Ogundele/Alaho/Siba/Idi-Ahun 10
Oyo Ido Omi Adio/Omi Onigbagbo Bakatari 9

15. Irepo Local Government Area

History of Irepo Local Government Area

Irepo Local Government Area occupies an area of 984km². It has its administrative headquarters in Kisi town and has 212 as its postal code.

Location of Irepo Local Government Area

Irepo Local Government Area occupies the northern axis of Oyo state. It is bordered by Orelope and Olorunsogo Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Irepo Local Government Area:

Barr. Bayo Lawal

Wards in Irepo Local Government Area

Oyo Irepo Agoro 1
Oyo Irepo Ajagunna 2
Oyo Irepo Atipa 3
Oyo Irepo Iba I 4
Oyo Irepo Iba Ii 5
Oyo Irepo Iba Iii 6
Oyo Irepo Iba Iv 7
Oyo Irepo Iba V 8
Oyo Irepo Ikolaba 9
Oyo Irepo Laha/Ajana 10

16. Iseyin Local Government Area

History of Iseyin Local Government Area

Iseyin is both a centrally located town as well as an LGA in Oyo state. It is the host Local Government Area of the NYSC orientation camp and can be accessed from Ibadan, Abeokuta and Ogbomosho.

Location of Iseyin Local Government Area

Iseyin Local Government Area is bounded by Ibarapa east Local Government Area, Ibarapa north Local Government Area, Itesiwaju Local Government Area, Oyo West Local Government Area, and Afijio Local Government Area.

Chairman of Iseyin Local Government Area:

Hon. Raheem Ajibola

Wards in Iseyin Local Government Area

Oyo Iseyin Ado-Awaye 1
Oyo Iseyin Akinwumi/Osoogun 2
Oyo Iseyin Ekunle I 3
Oyo Iseyin Ekunle Ii 4
Oyo Iseyin Faramora 5
Oyo Iseyin Ijemba/Oke-Ola/Oke-Oja 6
Oyo Iseyin Isalu I 7
Oyo Iseyin Isalu Ii 8
Oyo Iseyin Koso I 9
Oyo Iseyin Koso Ii 10
Oyo Iseyin Ladogan/Oke Eyin 11

17. Itesiwaju Local Government Area

History of Itesiwaju Local Government Area

Itesiwaju Local Government Area occupies an area of 1,514km² and has its headquarters in Otu town. According to the 2006 census, Itesiwaju Local Government Area has a population of 128,652.

Location of Itesiwaju Local Government Area

Itesiwaju Local Government Area is located very close to the middle of Oyo state.

Chairman of Itesiwaju Local Government Area:

Sen. Hosea Agboola

Wards in Itesiwaju Local Government Area

Oyo Itesiwaju Babaode 1
Oyo Itesiwaju Igbojaiye 2
Oyo Itesiwaju Ipapo 3
Oyo Itesiwaju Komu 4
Oyo Itesiwaju Okaka I 5
Oyo Itesiwaju Okaka Ii 6
Oyo Itesiwaju Oke-Amu 7
Oyo Itesiwaju Otu 1 8
Oyo Itesiwaju Otu Ii 9
Oyo Itesiwaju Owode/Ipapo 10

18. Iwajowa Local Government Area

History of Iwajowa Local Government Area

Iwajowa Local Government Area was created in 1996 and has its headquarters in Iwere-Ile. It is one of the largest Local Government Areas in Oyo state and occupies an area of 2,529km².

Location of Iwajowa Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in the western axis of Oyo state. It is bounded by Kajola, Itesiwaju and Atisao Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Iwajowa Local Government Area:

Chief Layiwola Ogundele Thomas

Wards in Iwajowa Local Government Area

Oyo Iwajowa Agbaakin I 1
Oyo Iwajowa Agbaakin Ii 2
Oyo Iwajowa Iwere-Ile I 3
Oyo Iwajowa Iwere-Ile Ii 4
Oyo Iwajowa Iwere-Ile Iii 5
Oyo Iwajowa Iwere-Ile Iv 6
Oyo Iwajowa Sabi Gana I 7
Oyo Iwajowa Sabi Gana Ii 8
Oyo Iwajowa Sabi Gana Iii 9
Oyo Iwajowa Sabi Gana Iv 10

19. Kajola Local Government Area

History of Kajola Local Government Area

Kajola is an LGA in Oyo state which has its headquarters in Okeho town. This Local Government Area covers an area of 609km² and has 202 as its postal code.

Location of Kajola Local Government Area

Kajola Local Government Area is bounded by Itesiwaju, Iwajowa and Iseyin Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Kajola Local Government Area:

Barr. Jide Ojokowo

Wards in Kajola Local Government Area

Oyo Kajola Ayetoro-Oke I 1
Oyo Kajola Elero 2
Oyo Kajola Gbelekale I & Ii 3
Oyo Kajola Iba-Ogan 4
Oyo Kajola Ijo 5
Oyo Kajola Ilaji Oke/Iwere-Oke 6
Oyo Kajola Imoba/Oke-Ogun 7
Oyo Kajola Isemi-Ile/Imia/Ilua 8
Oyo Kajola Isia 9
Oyo Kajola Kajola 10
Oyo Kajola Olele 11

20. Lagelu Local Government Area

History of Lagelu Local Government Area

Lagelu is a small Local Government Area in Oyo state. It covers an area of 338km² and has its headquarters in Iyana Offa. Lagelu Local Government Area is made up of 14 wards and had a population of 147,957 in 2006.

Location of Lagelu Local Government Area

Lagelu is bounded by Egbeda and Akinyele Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Lagelu Local Government Area:

Hon. D. A Lawal

Wards in Lagelu Local Government Area

Oyo Lagelu Ajara/Opeodu 1
Oyo Lagelu Apatere/Kuffi/Ogunbode/Ogo 2
Oyo Lagelu Arulogun Ehin/Kelebe 3
Oyo Lagelu Ejioku/Igbon/Ariku 4
Oyo Lagelu Lagelu Market/Kajola/Gbena 5
Oyo Lagelu Lagun 6
Oyo Lagelu Lalupon I 7
Oyo Lagelu Lalupon Ii 8
Oyo Lagelu Lalupon Iii 9
Oyo Lagelu Ofa-Igbo 10
Oyo Lagelu Ogunjana/Olowode/Ogburo 11
Oyo Lagelu Ogunremi/Ogunsina 12
Oyo Lagelu Oyedeji/Olode/Kutayi 13
Oyo Lagelu Sagbe/Pabiekun 14

21. Ogbomoso North Local Government Area

History of Ogbomoso North Local Government Area

Ogbomoso north Local Government Area plays host to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology as well as Bowen University teaching hospital. It has its headquarters in Ogbomosho and has 201 as its postal code.

Location of Ogbomoso North Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in the eastern part of Oyo state. It is bounded by Ori Ire, Surulere, and Ogbomoso south Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government Area:

Rt. Hon. Mulikat Akande Adeola

Wards in Ogbomoso Local Government Area

Oyo Ogbomoso North Aaje/Ogunbado/Oke Agbede 2
Oyo Ogbomoso North Abogunde 1
Oyo Ogbomoso North Aguodo/ Masifa 3
Oyo Ogbomoso North Isale Afon 4
Oyo Ogbomoso North Isale Alaasa 5
Oyo Ogbomoso North Isale Ora/Saja 6
Oyo Ogbomoso North Jagun 7
Oyo Ogbomoso North Okelerin 8
Oyo Ogbomoso North Osupa 9
Oyo Ogbomoso North Sabo/Tara 10

22. Ogbomoso South Local Government Area

History of Ogbomoso South Local Government Area

Ogbomoso south Local Government Area covers a very small area of 68km² and has its headquarters in Arowomole town. It had a population of 100,815 in 2006, therefore making it a densely populated Local Government Area.

Location of Ogbomoso Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bordered by Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area and Ori Ire Local Government Area.

Chairman of Ogbomoso South Local Government Area:

Pa Moses Olaniran

Wards in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area

Oyo Ogbomoso South Akata 1
Oyo Ogbomoso South Alapata 2
Oyo Ogbomoso South Arowomole 3
Oyo Ogbomoso South Ibapon 4
Oyo Ogbomoso South Ijeru I 5
Oyo Ogbomoso South Ijeru Ii 6
Oyo Ogbomoso South Ilogbo 7
Oyo Ogbomoso South Isoko 8
Oyo Ogbomoso South Lagbedu 9
Oyo Ogbomoso South Oke-Ola/Farm Settlement 10

23. Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area

History of Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area

Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area covers an area of 369km². It is an LGA with its headquarters in Ajawa town. Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area had a population of 65,184 in 2006.

Location of Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in the eastern axis of Oyo state

Chairman of Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area:

Isaac Olawale

Wards in Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area

Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Ajaawa I 1
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Ajaawa Ii 2
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Ayede 3
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Ayetoro 4
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Idewure 5
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Lagbedu 6
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Mowolowo/Iwo-Ate 7
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Odo-Oba 8
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Opete 9
Oyo Ogo-Oluwa Otamokun 10

24. Olorunsogo Local Government Area

History of Olorunsogo Local Government Area

Olorunsogo Local Government Area covers an area of 1,069km² and has its headquarters in Igbeti town. According to the 2006 census, Olorunsogo Local Government Area has a population of 81,759.

Location of Olorunsogo Local Government Area

This Local Government Area occupies the northeast axis of Oyo state. It is bounded by Ori Ire, Irepo and Orelope Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Olorunsogo Local Government Area:

Hon. Ojekunle Ojemuyiwa

Wards in Olorunsogo Local Government Area

Oyo Olorunsogo Aboke (Aboyun Ogun) 1
Oyo Olorunsogo Elerugba/Elehinke/Sagbo (Aperu) 2
Oyo Olorunsogo Ikolaba/Obadimo 3
Oyo Olorunsogo Onigbeti I (Iyamopo) 4
Oyo Olorunsogo Onigbeti Ii/Saagbon Agoro (Santo) 5
Oyo Olorunsogo Onigbeti Iii & Iv (Agbeni) 6
Oyo Olorunsogo Opa/Ogunniyi 7
Oyo Olorunsogo Seriki I & Abosino (Okin) 8
Oyo Olorunsogo Seriki Ii (Agbele) 9
Oyo Olorunsogo Waro/Apata-Alaje 10

25. Oluyole Local Government Area

History of Oluyole Local Government Area

Oluyole Local Government Area in Oyo state has an area of 629km². It is occupied by the Yorubas and has its headquarters in Idi Ayunre town.

Location of Oluyole Local Government Area

Oluyole Local Government Area occupies the southern axis of Oyo state.

Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area:

Alh. Prince Lasun Salami

Wards in Oluyole Local Government Area

Oyo Oluyole Ayegun 1
Oyo Oluyole Idi-Iroko/Ikereku 2
Oyo Oluyole Idi-Osan/Egbeda-Atuba 3
Oyo Oluyole Muslim/Ogbere 4
Oyo Oluyole Odo-Ona Nla 5
Oyo Oluyole Okanhinde/Latunde 6
Oyo Oluyole Olomi/Olunde 7
Oyo Oluyole Olonde/Aba-Nla 8
Oyo Oluyole Onipe 9
Oyo Oluyole Orisunbare/Ojo-Ekun 10

26. Ona Ara Local Government Area

History of Ona Ara Local Government Area

Ona Ara is a small Local Government Area in Oyo state. It covers an area of 290km² and had a population of 265,059 in 2006. Ona Ara Local Government Area has its headquarters in Akanran town.

Location of Ona Ara Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Egbeda and Oluyole Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government Area:

Oloye Jumoke Akinjide

Wards in Ona Ara Local Government Area

Oyo Ona-Ara Akanran/Olorunda 1
Oyo Ona-Ara Araromi/Aperin 2
Oyo Ona-Ara Badeku 3
Oyo Ona-Ara Gbada Efon 4
Oyo Ona-Ara Odi Odeyale/Odi Aperin 5
Oyo Ona-Ara Ogbere 6
Oyo Ona-Ara Ogbere Tioya 7
Oyo Ona-Ara Ojoku/Ajia 8
Oyo Ona-Ara Olode/Gbedun/Ojebode 10
Oyo Ona-Ara Olorunsogo 9
Oyo Ona-Ara Oremeji/Agugu 11

27. Oorelope Local Government Area

History of Oorelope Local Government Area

Oorelope is an LGA in Oyo state. It occupies an area of 917km² and had a population of 104,441 in 2006. This Local Government Area has its headquarters in Igoho town and has 212 as its postal code.

Location of Oorelope Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bordered by Saki east, Irepo, Olorunsogo, and Atiba Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Oorelope Local Government Area:

Ho. Lanre Agoro

Wards in Oorelope Local Government Area

Oyo Oorelope Aare 2
Oyo Oorelope Alepata 1
Oyo Oorelope Bonni 3
Oyo Oorelope Igbope/Iyeye I 4
Oyo Oorelope Igbope/Iyeye Ii 5
Oyo Oorelope Igi Isubu 6
Oyo Oorelope Onibode I 7
Oyo Oorelope Onibode Ii 8
Oyo Oorelope Onibode Iii 9
Oyo Oorelope Onigboho/Alomo/Okere 10

28. Ori Ire Local Government Area

History of Ori Ire Local Government Area

Ori Ire Local Government Area is one of the largest Local Government Areas in Oyo state. It has its headquarters in Ikoyi town and covers an area of 2,116km².

Location of Ori Ire Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Atiba Local Government Area, Olorunsogo Local Government Area and Surulere Local Government Area.

Chairman of Ori Ire Local Government Area:

Hon. Ezekiel Oyedepo

Wards in Ori Ire Local Government Area

Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire I 1
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire Ii 2
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire Iii 3
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire Iv 4
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire Ix 9
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire V 5
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire Vi 6
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire Vii 7
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire Viii 8
Oyo Ori Ire Ori Ire X 10

29. Oyo East Local Government Area

History of Oyo East Local Government Area

Oyo east Local Government Area has its headquarters in Kosobo town. It had a population of 123,846 in 2006 and covers an area of 144km².

Location of Oyo East Local Government Area

Oyo East is bordered by Oyo West Local Government Area, Atiba Local Government Area, Ori Ire Local Government Area, Afijio Local Government Area, and Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area.

Chairman of Oyo East Local Government Area:

Hon. Maroof Akinwande

Wards in Oyo East Local Government Area

Oyo Oyo East Agboye/Molete 1
Oyo Oyo East Ajagba 2
Oyo Oyo East Alaodi/Modeke 3
Oyo Oyo East Apaara 4
Oyo Oyo East Apinni 5
Oyo Oyo East Balogun 6
Oyo Oyo East Jabata 7
Oyo Oyo East Oke Apo 8
Oyo Oyo East Oluajo 9
Oyo Oyo East Owode/Araromi 10

30. Oyo West Local Government Area

History of Oyo West Local Government Area

Oyo West Local Government Area has its administrative headquarters in Ojongbodu town. It is a fairly large Local Government Area and covers an area of 526km².

Location of Oyo West Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located close to the middle of Oyo state. It is bounded by Afijio Local Government Area, Atiba Local Government Area, Oyo East Local Government Area, Itesiwaju and Iseyin Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Oyo West Local Government Area:

Hon. Fatai Okunlola

Wards in Oyo West Local Government Area

Oyo Oyo West Ajokidero/Akewugberu 2
Oyo Oyo West Akeetan 1
Oyo Oyo West Fasola/Soku 3
Oyo Oyo West Iseke 4
Oyo Oyo West Isokun 5
Oyo Oyo West Iyaji 6
Oyo Oyo West Ojongbodu 7
Oyo Oyo West Opapa 8
Oyo Oyo West Owode 9
Oyo Oyo West Pakoyi/Idode 10

31. Saki East Local Government Area

History of Saki East Local Government Area

Saki East is an LGA in Oyo state. It occupies an area of 1,569km² and has its headquarters in Ago-Amodu town.

Location of Saki East Local Government Area

Saki east Local Government Area is located in the northern axis of Oyo state.

Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area:

Alhaji Siju Lawal

Wards in Saki East Local Government Area

Oyo Saki East Agbonle 1
Oyo Saki East Ago Amodu I 2
Oyo Saki East Ago Amodu Ii 3
Oyo Saki East Ogbooro I 4
Oyo Saki East Ogbooro Ii 5
Oyo Saki East Oje Owode I 6
Oyo Saki East Oje Owode Ii 7
Oyo Saki East Sepeteri I 8
Oyo Saki East Sepeteri Ii 9
Oyo Saki East Sepeteri Iii 10
Oyo Saki East Sepeteri Iv 11

32. Saki West Local Government Area

History of Saki West Local Government Area

Saki West Local Government Area occupies an area of 2,014km² and has its headquarters in Saki town. This Local Government Area is the host LGA of the Oke-Ogun Polytechnic and had a population of 278,002 in 2006.

Location of Saki West Local Government Area

Saki West Local Government Area occupies the northwestern axis of Oyo state.

Chairman of Saki West Local Government Area:

Engr. Hammed Gbadamosi

Wards in Saki West Local Government Area

Oyo Saki West Aganmu/Kooko 1
Oyo Saki West Ajegunle 2
Oyo Saki West Bagii 3
Oyo Saki West Ekokan-Mua 4
Oyo Saki West Iya 5
Oyo Saki West Ogidigbo/Kinnikinni 6
Oyo Saki West Oke-Oro 7
Oyo Saki West Okere I 8
Oyo Saki West Okere Ii 9
Oyo Saki West Sangote/Booda/Baabo/Ilus 10
Oyo Saki West Sepeteri/Bapon 11

33. Surulere Local Government Area

History of Surulere Local Government Area

Surulere LGA in Oyo state has its headquarters in Iresa-Adu town. It is the smallest LGA in Oyo state and covers an area of 23km².

Location of Surulere Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in the eastern axis of Oyo state.

Chairman of Surulere Local Government Area:

Sen. Ayoade Adeseun

Wards in Surulere Local Government Area

Oyo Surulere Baya-Oje 1
Oyo Surulere Igbon/Gambari 2
Oyo Surulere Iresaadu I (Iresaapa) 3
Oyo Surulere Iresaadu Ii (Arolu) 4
Oyo Surulere Iresaadu Iii (Iresaadu) 5
Oyo Surulere Iresaadu Iv (Iregba) 6
Oyo Surulere Iwofin 7
Oyo Surulere Oko I (Oko 8
Oyo Surulere Oko Ii (Ilajue) 9
Oyo Surulere Oko Iii (Mayin) 10

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