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Oyo State
“Pace Setter State”
South West Zone
Since 1976
33 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Ibadan
Governor
Seyi Makinde
Deputy Governor
Bayo Lawal
Date Created
February 3, 1976
Geopolitical Zone
South West
Area
28,454 km²
Estimated Population
~8 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Oyo State
Oyo State is located in the south-western part of Nigeria. The state capital, Ibadan, is the largest city in Nigeria by land area and was once the most populous city in sub-Saharan Africa. The state is home to the historic Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful empires in West African history. Major tourist attractions include the Agodi Gardens, the University of Ibadan (Nigeria's first university), and the ancient city of Oyo-Ile.
Local Government Areas (33)
Afijio
Akinyele
Atiba
Atisbo
Egbeda
Ibadan North
Ibadan North-East
Ibadan North-West
Ibadan South-East
Ibadan South-West
Ibarapa Central
Ibarapa East
Ibarapa North
Ido
Ifedapo
Iseyin
Itesiwaju
Iwajowa
Kajola
Lagelu
Ogbomosho North
Ogbomosho South
Ogo Oluwa
Olorunsogo
Oluyole
Ona-Ara
Orelope
Ori Ire
Oyo East
Oyo West
Saki East
Saki West
Surulere (Oyo)
Other South West States
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