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Osun State Current Affairs 2026

Civic dashboard — current governor, budget, population, senators, civil service salary, and key facts for Osun State.

Current Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke Accord · Since 2022
2026 Budget ₦705.0 billion Total approved
Population (est.) 4,303,366 2022 estimate
Min Wage ₦75,554/mo Civil service floor
Annual IGR ₦54.8 billion Internally generated
LGAs 30 Local govt. areas
Area 9,251 km² South West Zone

Current Governor of Osun State

Accord

Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke

Party Accord
In office since November 27, 2022
Term ends November 2030
Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi
Speaker, State Assembly Adewale Olumide Egbedun
Chief Judge Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo
Governor salary ₦1,751,025/month
Key flagship projects:
🏗️ Osun State road infrastructure programme — rehabilitation and reconstruction of major roads across the three senatorial districts under the Adeleke administration
🏗️ Osun Free Trade Zone — industrial and investment development initiative aimed at attracting businesses, manufacturing and private-sector investment into the state
🏗️ Osun healthcare and social intervention programmes — including medical outreach, primary healthcare improvements and welfare initiatives across communities
Full governor history → Governor salary details →

Osun State Budget & Finance 2026

Total Budget ₦705.0 billion 2026 approved
Capital Expenditure ₦388.4 billion 55.1% of budget
Recurrent Expenditure ₦317.4 billion 45% of budget
Annual IGR ₦54.8 billion Internally Generated Revenue
FAAC Allocation (est.) ₦18.5 billion/month Federation Account share
Total Debt Stock ₦79.2 billion All obligations

Osun State Population 2022

Population (2022 est.) 4,303,366 Projected from 2006 NPC census
Land area 9,251 km²
Population density 479.5 /km²
State capital Osogbo
LGAs 30

Senators Representing Osun State (10th Assembly)

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Olubiyi Fadeyi Osun Central PDP
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Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi Osun East APC
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Adelere Adeyemi Oriolowo Osun West APC

Osun State also has 9 members in the House of Representatives.

Osun State Civil Service Salary 2026

Minimum wage ₦75,554/month Effective Dec 2024
GL8 graduate entry ₦96,000–128,000 monthly basic
Teacher entry (GL7–8) ₦90,000–120,000 monthly basic
GL17 Director (top) ₦350,000/month maximum step

Full grade level table GL1–GL17: Osun State Complete Salary Guide →

Key Facts — Osun State

  • Osun State was created on 27 August 1991 from the former Oyo State.
  • Osogbo is the capital of Osun State.
  • Osun State has 30 constitutionally recognised Local Government Areas.
  • Osun State is located in Nigeria's South West geopolitical zone.
  • The state is predominantly inhabited by Yoruba people.
  • The name Osun comes from the River Osun, one of the most culturally important rivers in Yorubaland.

Notable People from Osun State

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Obafemi Awolowo Prominent Nigerian nationalist, political leader, lawyer and first Premier of the Western Region. Closely associated with Yoruba political history and Western education.
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Wole Soyinka Nigerian playwright, poet, novelist, essayist and Nobel Prize winner in Literature. He was born in Abeokuta but has strong cultural and academic associations with Ile-Ife and Obafemi Awolowo University.
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Ladoke Akintola Prominent Nigerian politician and Premier of the Western Region.
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Adeyemi Bero Nigerian geologist and academic associated with geological research and mineral exploration.
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Ademola Adeleke Governor of Osun State and prominent Nigerian politician.
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Isiaka Adeleke First elected Governor of Osun State and former Senator representing Osun West.
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Rauf Aregbesola Former Governor of Osun State and former Minister of Interior of Nigeria.
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Olagunsoye Oyinlola Former Governor of Osun State and former Military Administrator of Lagos State.

All notable people from Osun State →

Frequently Asked Questions — Osun State

Who is the current governor of Osun State?

Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke of the Accord is the current Governor of Osun State. He took office on November 27, 2022. His term runs until November 2030. The Deputy Governor is Prince Kola Adewusi.

What is the Osun State budget for 2026?

The Osun State approved budget for 2026 is ₦705.0 billion, with capital expenditure of ₦388.4 billion and recurrent expenditure of ₦317.4 billion. Osun State generated ₦54.8 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

What is the population of Osun State?

The estimated population of Osun State is 4,303,366 as of 2022. Population density is 479.5 people per km². These are estimates based on 2006 census figures with projected annual growth rates.

Who are the senators representing Osun State?

The senators representing Osun State in the 10th National Assembly are: Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central, PDP); Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (Osun East, APC); Adelere Adeyemi Oriolowo (Osun West, APC).

What is the minimum wage in Osun State?

The current minimum wage in Osun State is ₦75,554/month, effective December 2024. This follows the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. Civil servants at GL8 (graduate entry) earn ₦96,000–₦128,000/month in basic salary. See the Osun State Salary Guide for the full grade level breakdown.

How many LGAs does Osun State have?

Osun State has 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs). They include: Aiyedaade, Aiyedire, Atakunmosa East, Atakunmosa West, Boluwaduro and more. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. See the full LGA list.