All 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State
Complete list of every LGA in Ogun State — headquarters, land area, population, notable communities, and key economic facts.
Ogun State LGA Records
Complete List of LGAs in Ogun State
| # | LGA Name | Headquarters | Area (km²) | Population (est.) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abeokuta North | Akomoje | 723 | 345715 | Ogun Central |
| 2 | Abeokuta South Smallest | Ake, Abeokuta | 57 | 435289 | Ogun Central |
| 3 | Ado-Odo/Ota | Ota | 885 | 916897 | Ogun West |
| 4 | Ewekoro | Itori | 631 | 95811 | Ogun Central |
| 5 | Ifo | Ifo | 487 | 937655 | Ogun Central |
| 6 | Ijebu East | Ogbere | 1,985 | 190087 | Ogun East |
| 7 | Ijebu North | Ijebu-Igbo | 969 | 487846 | Ogun East |
| 8 | Ijebu North East | Atan | 124 | 119635 | Ogun East |
| 9 | Ijebu Ode | Ijebu Ode | 209 | 273321 | Ogun East |
| 10 | Ikenne | Ikenne | 137 | 207163 | Ogun East |
| 11 | Imeko Afon | Imeko | 1,711 | 144278 | Ogun West |
| 12 | Ipokia | Ipokia | 576 | 261562 | Ogun West |
| 13 | Obafemi Owode | Owode | 1,430 | 408805 | Ogun Central |
| 14 | Odeda | Odeda | 1,547 | 190496 | Ogun Central |
| 15 | Odogbolu | Odogbolu | 568 | 218513 | Ogun East |
| 16 | Ogun Waterside | Abigi | 860 | 129043 | Ogun East |
| 17 | Remo North | Isara-Remo | 195 | 103888 | Ogun East |
| 18 | Sagamu | Sagamu | 640 | 445003 | Ogun East |
| 19 | Yewa North Largest | Ayetoro | 2,043 | 319743 | Ogun West |
| 20 | Yewa South | Ilaro | 585 | 292749 | Ogun West |
20 LGAs total. Combined land area: 16,362 km².
Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Ogun State
Each Local Government Area in Ogun State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 20 LGAs.
Abeokuta North LGA
Abeokuta North surrounds important northern parts of the state capital and contains several expanding residential and commercial communities. Agriculture, commerce, construction, public administration, real estate and services are important economic activities.
Full profile of Abeokuta North LGA →Abeokuta South LGA
Abeokuta South contains the historic core of Abeokuta and many of the city's major government, cultural and commercial landmarks. Commerce, government, tourism, hospitality, education, real estate and services dominate the economy.
Full profile of Abeokuta South LGA →Ado-Odo/Ota LGA
Ado-Odo/Ota is one of the most populous and industrialised LGAs in Ogun State and has strong economic connections with Lagos. One of Ogun's largest industrial and commercial economies, driven by manufacturing, logistics, real estate, construction and trade.
Full profile of Ado-Odo/Ota LGA →Ewekoro LGA
Ewekoro is an important industrial LGA because of its limestone deposits and cement manufacturing activities. Cement manufacturing, limestone extraction, quarrying, agriculture, transport and commerce are major activities.
Full profile of Ewekoro LGA →Ifo LGA
Ifo is one of Ogun's fastest-growing urban LGAs because of its proximity to Lagos and expanding residential communities. Real estate, construction, commerce, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture and services drive the local economy.
Full profile of Ifo LGA →Ijebu East LGA
Ijebu East is one of the largest LGAs by land area in Ogun State and contains extensive rural and forest landscapes. Agriculture, forestry, oil palm, cocoa, fishing, commerce and emerging industrial activity are important.
Full profile of Ijebu East LGA →Ijebu North LGA
Ijebu North is centred on Ijebu-Igbo and is one of the major population and commercial centres in Ogun East. Agriculture, cocoa, oil palm, timber, commerce, education and small-scale manufacturing are major economic activities.
Full profile of Ijebu North LGA →Ijebu North East LGA
Ijebu North East is a relatively compact LGA located within the Ijebu cultural area. Agriculture, commerce, food processing, transportation and small businesses are important.
Full profile of Ijebu North East LGA →Ijebu Ode LGA
Ijebu Ode is the historic political and cultural capital of Ijebuland and one of Ogun State's most important cities. Commerce, education, hospitality, transport, agriculture and services are major economic activities.
Full profile of Ijebu Ode LGA →Ikenne LGA
Ikenne is part of Remoland and is home to Ilishan-Remo and major educational institutions. Education, agriculture, commerce, real estate, hospitality and services are major economic activities.
Full profile of Ikenne LGA →Imeko Afon LGA
Imeko Afon is a large western Ogun LGA bordering the Republic of Benin and has significant agricultural and cross-border trade potential. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, cross-border trade and local commerce are important economic activities.
Full profile of Imeko Afon LGA →Ipokia LGA
Ipokia is a major border LGA containing Idiroko and several communities involved in Nigeria-Benin trade. Cross-border trade, agriculture, transport, fishing, commerce and small businesses are major activities.
Full profile of Ipokia LGA →Obafemi Owode LGA
Obafemi Owode is one of the largest LGAs around the Lagos-Ogun growth corridor and has experienced major population growth. Agriculture, real estate, construction, logistics, commerce and residential development are major economic activities.
Full profile of Obafemi Owode LGA →Odeda LGA
Odeda is a large agricultural LGA north of Abeokuta and contains important educational and agricultural research facilities. Agriculture, education, food processing, commerce and transportation are major economic activities.
Full profile of Odeda LGA →Odogbolu LGA
Odogbolu is a historic Ijebu-area LGA with agricultural communities and important cultural heritage. Agriculture, palm oil, cocoa, commerce, food processing and services are important.
Full profile of Odogbolu LGA →Ogun Waterside LGA
Ogun Waterside occupies the eastern coastal portion of Ogun State and has substantial marine and forest resources. Fishing, agriculture, oil palm, forestry, marine resources, trade and emerging industrial activities are important.
Full profile of Ogun Waterside LGA →Remo North LGA
Remo North is a compact LGA containing several historic Remo communities. Agriculture, commerce, education, food processing and small businesses support the local economy.
Full profile of Remo North LGA →Sagamu LGA
Sagamu is one of Ogun State's major commercial and industrial cities and the principal urban centre of Remoland. Manufacturing, commerce, transportation, agriculture, construction, hospitality and services dominate the economy.
Full profile of Sagamu LGA →Yewa North LGA
Yewa North is the largest Ogun LGA by land area in the published LGA land-area dataset and is a major agricultural region. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, cross-border trade, food processing and commerce are important.
Full profile of Yewa North LGA →Yewa South LGA
Yewa South is centred on Ilaro and contains several historically important Yewa communities. Agriculture, commerce, manufacturing, food processing, education and cross-border trade are important.
Full profile of Yewa South LGA →About Local Government Areas in Ogun State
Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Ogun State has 20 LGAs.
What Is an LGA Chairman?
Each LGA in Ogun State is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman.
History of LGA Creation in Nigeria
Nigeria's current 774 LGAs were created through a series of administrative reforms. For the full story, see the guide to History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ogun State LGAs
How many local government areas does Ogun State have?
Ogun State has 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Lagos State is unique in Nigeria for having exactly 20 LGAs. In addition, Lagos State has 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) created to bring governance closer to the people, though these are not recognised as LGAs by the federal government.
What are the 20 local governments of Ogun State?
The 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State are: Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado-Odo/Ota, Ewekoro, Ifo, Ijebu East, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Ijebu Ode, Ikenne, Imeko Afon, Ipokia, Obafemi Owode, Odeda, Odogbolu, Ogun Waterside, Remo North, Sagamu, Yewa North, Yewa South.
What is the biggest local government in Ogun State?
Yewa North LGA is the largest local government area in Ogun State by land area, covering approximately 2,043 km². Its headquarters is Ayetoro.
What is the smallest local government in Ogun State?
Abeokuta South LGA is the smallest local government area in Ogun State by land area, covering approximately 57 km².
Which local government area in Ogun State is the richest?
Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Abeokuta — typically has the highest concentration of economic activity and government institutions.
What is an LGA in Nigeria?
LGA stands for Local Government Area. It is the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal government and state governments. Nigeria has 774 LGAs in total across its 36 states and the FCT. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. LGAs receive federal allocations monthly from the Federation Account and are responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, community development, and local roads.