Itesiwaju Local Government Area
Large agricultural LGA in northern Oyo State.
Communities & Notable Areas in Itesiwaju LGA
Itesiwaju LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Itesiwaju LGA
Geography of Itesiwaju LGA
Economy of Itesiwaju LGA
Agriculture, livestock, food production, trading and mineral-related activities.
About Itesiwaju LGA — Key Facts & Context
Itesiwaju Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Oyo 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
Itesiwaju LGA covers an area of approximately 1,543 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Otu.
History of Itesiwaju LGA Creation
Itesiwaju LGA was formally established in 1996 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.
Itesiwaju LGA and Oyo State
As part of Oyo State in the South West geopolitical zone, Itesiwaju LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Oyo State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Itesiwaju LGA
What is Itesiwaju LGA known for?
Large agricultural LGA in northern Oyo State.
What is the headquarters of Itesiwaju LGA?
The headquarters of Itesiwaju LGA is Otu, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Itesiwaju in Oyo State?
Itesiwaju is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Otu. The LGA covers an area of approximately 1,543 km².
What are the communities in Itesiwaju LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Itesiwaju LGA include: Otu, Ilero, Okaka, Komu.
When was Itesiwaju LGA created?
Itesiwaju LGA was created in 1996, making it approximately 30 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Itesiwaju LGA in Oyo State?
Itesiwaju LGA covers an area of approximately 1,543 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Oyo State.
What is the population of Itesiwaju LGA?
The estimated population of Itesiwaju LGA is approximately 199128. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.