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Ogun State —
Gateway State.
The state was created on
February 3, 1976 by
Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
It is located in the
South-West region of Nigeria, and there are
20 local governments with the state capital being
Abeokuta.
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Who is the current Governor of Ogun State?
Prince Dapo Abiodun
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Ogun State?
Noimot Salako-Oyedele
Who is the current Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly?
Hon. Oludaisi Olusegun Elemide
Who is the Deputy Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly?
Hon. (Mrs.) Lateefat Bolanle Ajayi
Who represents Ogun Central Senatorial District?
Senator Salisu Shuaib Afolabi
Who represents Ogun East Senatorial District?
Senator Gbenga Daniel
Who represents Ogun West Senatorial District?
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi)
Who is the Commissioner for Finance in Ogun State?
Mr. Dapo Okuboyejo
Who is the Commissioner for Budget and Planning in Ogun State?
Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan
What is the capital of Ogun State?
Abeokuta
What is the slogan of Ogun State?
Gateway State
When was Ogun State created?
February 3, 1976
Which state was Ogun carved out from?
Western State
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Ogun State?
20
Who created Ogun State?
General Murtala Muhammed
Which geopolitical zone is Ogun State located?
South-West geopolitical zone
Which states and countries border Ogun State?
Lagos State (south), Ondo State (east), Oyo and Osun States (north), Republic of Benin (west)
Who was the first military governor of Ogun State?
Major General Saidu Ayodele Balogun (1976-1978)
Who was the first civilian governor of Ogun State?
Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo (1979-1983)
When did Governor Dapo Abiodun first assume office?
May 29, 2019
What does the name 'Abeokuta' mean?
Under the rock (referring to Olumo Rock)
When was Abeokuta established?
Around 1830
What is the most famous landmark in Abeokuta?
Olumo Rock
What was Olumo Rock used for historically?
A natural fortress during inter-tribal warfare in the 19th century
Who led the Egba people to establish Abeokuta?
Sodeke
Which ancient people founded Abeokuta?
The Egba people
What is the main economic base of Ogun State?
Agriculture (cocoa, kola nuts), manufacturing, and industry
What is Ogun State's major cash crop?
Cocoa
Is Ogun State part of Nigeria's cocoa belt?
Yes
Name five major towns in Ogun State
Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Ota, Ilaro
What is the estimated population of Ogun State?
Over 6.7 million people (2024 estimate)
Which ethnic groups are indigenous to Ogun State?
Yoruba (Egba, Ijebu, Remo, Yewa/Egbado, Awori sub-groups)
What is the main language spoken in Ogun State?
Yoruba
What is the first federal university in Ogun State?
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
What is Ogun State's state university called?
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
Where is Olabisi Onabanjo University located?
Ago-Iwoye
Which private university in Ogun State is well-known?
Covenant University, Ota, and Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo
Where is Covenant University located?
Ota, Ogun State
Where is Babcock University located?
Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State
What is Ogun State's major tourist attraction?
Olumo Rock, Abeokuta
What is the height of Olumo Rock?
Over 137 meters above sea level
Name another tourist site in Ogun State
Omo Forest Reserve, Birikisu Sungbo Shrine
What is the major industrial zone in Ogun State?
Ota Industrial Zone
How many senators represent Ogun State?
Three (3)
Which political party does Governor Dapo Abiodun belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
In which year did Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele assume office?
2019
What is Ogun State famous for producing?
Cocoa, palm oil, timber, and manufactured goods
Which federal polytechnic is in Ogun State?
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
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State Capital
The state capital is
Abeokuta.
State Slogan
The official state slogan is
Gateway State.
Creation Date
The state was created on
February 3, 1976.
State Creator
The state was created by
Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
Population
The population is
5,945,275.
Land Area
It has a land area of
16,980 square kilometres.
Number of Local Governments
There are
20 local governments here.
Geopolitical Zone
This state is situated in
South-West geopolitical zone.
Current Governor
The current governor of Ogun state is Dapo Abiodun.
Current Senators
Below is the list of senators representing the people of Ogun State in the Nigerian Senate:
House of Reps. Members
Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Ogun State in the Nigerian House
of Representatives:
Local Government Areas in Ogun (20)
#
LGA
Headquarters
1
Abeokuta North
Akomoje
2
Abeokuta South
Ake
3
Ado-Odo/Ota
Ota
4
Egbado North
Ayetoro
5
Egbado South
Ilaro
6
Ewekoro
Ewekoro
7
Ifo
Ifo
8
Ijebu East
Ogbere
9
Ijebu North
Ijebu-Igbo
10
Ijebu North East
Atan
11
Ijebu Ode
Ijebu-Ode
12
Ikenne
Ikenne
13
Imeko Afon
Imeko
14
Ipokia
Ipokia
15
Obafemi Owode
Owode-Egba
16
Odeda
Odeda
17
Odogbolu
Odogbolu
18
Ogun Waterside
Abigi
19
Remo North
Isara-Remo
20
Sagamu
Sagamu