Obokun Local Government Area
Obokun is an important agricultural and mineral-bearing LGA in Ijesaland.
Communities & Notable Areas in Obokun LGA
Obokun LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Obokun LGA
Obokun contains historic Ijesa communities and traditional institutions. Ibokun is the administrative headquarters.
Geography of Obokun LGA
The area includes forested hills, agricultural land and mineral-bearing geological formations.
Economy of Obokun LGA
Agriculture, cocoa, oil palm, cassava, yam, forestry, mining and trading are important.
About Obokun LGA — Key Facts & Context
Obokun Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Osun State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Size and Geography
Obokun LGA covers an area of approximately 525 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Ibokun.
History of Obokun LGA Creation
Obokun LGA was formally established in 1991 as part of Nigeria's local government reform exercises carried out by the federal military government. Nigeria's current system of 774 LGAs was built through a series of administrative reforms — most significantly the 1976 reform under General Murtala Muhammed and subsequent exercises in 1991 and 1996. For the full context, see History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Obokun LGA and Osun State
As part of Osun State in the South West geopolitical zone, Obokun LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Osun State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Obokun LGA
What is Obokun LGA known for?
Obokun is an important agricultural and mineral-bearing LGA in Ijesaland.
What is the headquarters of Obokun LGA?
The headquarters of Obokun LGA is Ibokun, Osun State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Obokun in Osun State?
Obokun is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Ibokun. The LGA covers an area of approximately 525 km².
What are the communities in Obokun LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Obokun LGA include: Ibokun, Esa-Oke, Ipetu-Ijesa, Imesi-Ile.
When was Obokun LGA created?
Obokun LGA was created in 1991, making it approximately 35 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Obokun LGA in Osun State?
Obokun LGA covers an area of approximately 525 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Osun State.
What is the population of Obokun LGA?
The estimated population of Obokun LGA is approximately 172000. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.