Oyo State Current Affairs 2026
Civic dashboard — current governor, budget, population, senators, civil service salary, and key facts for Oyo State.
Current Governor of Oyo State
Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde
Oyo State Budget & Finance 2025
Oyo State Population 2025
Senators Representing Oyo State (10th Assembly)
Oyo State also has 14 members in the House of Representatives.
Oyo State Civil Service Salary 2026
Full grade level table GL1–GL17: Oyo State Complete Salary Guide →
Current Issues — Oyo State 2026
Oyo State in 2025–2026 is navigating an increasingly complex political environment as Governor Seyi Makinde — who formally left PDP for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in preparation for a potential 2027 presidential bid — manages both state affairs and national political ambitions. The state's unique dynamic: all three of its federal senators (Akintunde, Buhari, Alli) are APC members in direct opposition to the governor's party, reflecting Oyo's competitive two-party political character.
On governance, the Makinde administration's second term has prioritised three areas: road infrastructure (the Ibadan-Ilorin highway rehabilitation being the flagship), agriculture (the Fasola hub and RAAMP rural roads programme), and education (Oyo has the highest budget allocation to education among South West states in 2025, at ₦145.26 billion or 21.4% of the total budget). IGR has grown substantially — from ₦4.2 billion/month in 2023 to nearly ₦5 billion/month in 2024 — reflecting improved tax collection under the Oyo State Internal Revenue Service (OYIRS).
The security situation in Oke-Ogun geopolitical zone (northwestern Oyo) remains a concern, with Fulani-farmer conflicts and banditry requiring active military and police engagement. Ibadan — Nigeria's largest city by geographical area and the state's political and commercial capital — has seen significant investment in road rehabilitation and urban infrastructure since 2019, though traffic congestion and flooding remain persistent challenges in the old city core.
Key Facts — Oyo State
- Oyo State was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State.
- Ibadan is the capital and largest urban centre of Oyo State.
- Oyo State has 33 Local Government Areas.
- Oyo State is located in Nigeria's South West geopolitical zone.
- Oyo is popularly known as the Pace Setter State.
- The ancient Oyo Empire was one of the most powerful Yoruba political states in pre-colonial West Africa.
Notable People from Oyo State
Frequently Asked Questions — Oyo State
Who is the current governor of Oyo State?
Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde of the APM is the current Governor of Oyo State. He took office on May 29, 2019. His term runs until May 2027. The Deputy Governor is Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal.
What is the Oyo State budget for 2025?
The Oyo State approved budget for 2025 is ₦678.1 billion, with capital expenditure of ₦349.3 billion and recurrent expenditure of ₦325.6 billion. Oyo State generated ₦59.4 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
What is the population of Oyo State?
The estimated population of Oyo State is 6,180,190 as of 2025. Population density is 298.7 people per km². These are estimates based on 2006 census figures with projected annual growth rates.
Who are the senators representing Oyo State?
The senators representing Oyo State in the 10th National Assembly are: Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central, APC); Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North, APC); Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South, APC).
What is the minimum wage in Oyo State?
The current minimum wage in Oyo State is ₦80,000/month, effective January 2025. This follows the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. Civil servants at GL8 (graduate entry) earn ₦102,000–₦136,000/month in basic salary. See the Oyo State Salary Guide for the full grade level breakdown.
How many LGAs does Oyo State have?
Oyo State has 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs). They include: Afijio, Akinyele, Atiba, Atisbo, Egbeda and more. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. See the full LGA list.