Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area
Predominantly rural agricultural LGA.
Communities & Notable Areas in Ogo Oluwa LGA
Ogo Oluwa LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Ogo Oluwa LGA
Geography of Ogo Oluwa LGA
Economy of Ogo Oluwa LGA
Agriculture, livestock, food crops, trading and local services.
About Ogo Oluwa LGA — Key Facts & Context
Ogo Oluwa 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
Ogo Oluwa LGA covers an area of approximately 2,466 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Ajaawa.
History of Ogo Oluwa LGA Creation
Ogo Oluwa 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.
Ogo Oluwa LGA and Oyo State
As part of Oyo State in the South West geopolitical zone, Ogo Oluwa 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 — Ogo Oluwa LGA
What is Ogo Oluwa LGA known for?
Predominantly rural agricultural LGA.
What is the headquarters of Ogo Oluwa LGA?
The headquarters of Ogo Oluwa LGA is Ajaawa, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Ogo Oluwa in Oyo State?
Ogo Oluwa is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Ajaawa. The LGA covers an area of approximately 2,466 km².
What are the communities in Ogo Oluwa LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Ogo Oluwa LGA include: Ajaawa, Igbeti corridor, Igboho corridor.
When was Ogo Oluwa LGA created?
Ogo Oluwa 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 Ogo Oluwa LGA in Oyo State?
Ogo Oluwa LGA covers an area of approximately 2,466 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Oyo State.
What is the population of Ogo Oluwa LGA?
The estimated population of Ogo Oluwa LGA is approximately 101915. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.