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Ondo State's official slogan is "Sunshine State" and its capital is Akure. Created in February 3, 1976 by Gen. Murtala Muhammed,
it lies in Nigeria's South-West geopolitical zone and has 18 local government areas.
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Who is the current Governor of Ondo State?
Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Ondo State?
Olayide Adelami
Who is the current Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji
Who is the current Chief Judge of Ondo State?
Hon. Justice Segun Ayedun Odusola
When was Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa first sworn in?
December 27, 2023
When did Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa win a full term election?
November 16, 2024
Who represents Ondo North Senatorial District?
Senator Olajide Ipinsagba Emmanuel
Who represents Ondo Central Senatorial District?
Senator Adegbonmire Adeniyi Ayodele
Who represents Ondo South Senatorial District?
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim
What is the capital of Ondo State?
Akure
What is the slogan of Ondo State?
Sunshine State
When was Ondo State created?
February 3, 1976
Which state was Ondo carved out from?
Western State
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Ondo State?
18
Who created Ondo State?
General Murtala Muhammed
Which state was later carved out from Ondo State?
Ekiti State (in 1996)
Which geopolitical zone is Ondo State located?
South-West geopolitical zone
Which states border Ondo State?
Ekiti State (north), Kogi State (northeast), Edo State (east), Delta State (southeast), Ogun State (southwest), Osun State (northwest), and Atlantic Ocean (south)
Who was the first military governor of Ondo State?
Group Captain Ita David Ikpeme (1976-1978)
Who was the first civilian governor of Ondo State?
Michael Adekunle Ajasin (1979-1983)
When did Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami assume office?
February 1, 2024
What is Ondo State famous for producing nationally?
Nigeria's leading cocoa producer (over 40% of Nigeria's cocoa)
Which area in Ondo State is Nigeria's largest cocoa producing area?
Idanre
What is the most famous historical landmark in Ondo State?
Idanre Hills
How many steps lead up to the old Idanre Hills settlement?
660 steps
For how long did the Idanre people live in the hills?
Over 800 years (before descending in 1923)
What is the height of Idanre Hills?
Over 1,000 meters (highest point in western Nigeria)
What is the ancient Ondo Kingdom known for?
Over 500 years of history and royal heritage
Who allegedly founded the Ondo Kingdom?
Pupupu, a wife of Oduduwa (progenitor of the Yoruba)
What is the main economic base of Ondo State?
Agriculture (cocoa production)
What is Ondo State's major cash crop?
Cocoa
What percentage of Nigeria's cocoa export comes from Ondo State?
Over 40%
Name five major towns in Ondo State
Akure, Ondo, Owo, Ikare, Okitipupa, Ore
Which ethnic group is indigenous to Ondo State?
The Yoruba people
What is the main language spoken in Ondo State?
Yoruba
Does Ondo State have coastline?
Yes, along the Atlantic Ocean
What is the state university in Ondo State?
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA)
What is the federal university in Ondo State?
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
Where is FUTA located?
Akure, Ondo State
What is Ondo State University of Science and Technology abbreviated as?
OSUSTECH
What is Ondo State's major tourist attraction?
Idanre Hills (UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate)
Name another tourist site in Ondo State
Ebomi Lake, Owo Museum, Igbo Olodumare
What is the major river in Ondo State?
Owena River
How many senators represent Ondo State?
Three (3)
Which political party does Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Which LGAs make up Ondo North Senatorial District?
Akoko North-East, Akoko North-West, Akoko South-East, Akoko South-West, Ose, and Owo
Which LGAs make up Ondo South Senatorial District?
Ese Odo, Ilaje, Ile Oluji/Okeigbo, Irele, Odigbo, and Okitipupa
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State Capital
The state capital is
Akure.
State Slogan
The official state slogan is
Sunshine 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
4,969,706.
Land Area
It has a land area of
15,500 square kilometres.
Number of Local Governments
There are
18 local governments here.
Geopolitical Zone
This state is situated in
South-West geopolitical zone.
Current Governor
The current governor of Ondo state is Rotimi Akeredolu.
Current Senators
Below is the list of senators representing the people of Ondo State in the Nigerian Senate:
House of Reps. Members
Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Ondo State in the Nigerian House
of Representatives:
Local Government Areas in Ondo (18)
#
LGA
Headquarters
1
Akoko North-East
Ikare
2
Akoko North-West
Okeagbe
3
Akoko South-East
Isua
4
Akoko South-West
Oka
5
Akure North
Iju/Itaogbolu
6
Akure South
Akure
7
Ese-Odo
Igbekebo
8
Idanre
Owena
9
Ifedore
Igbara-Oke
10
Ilaje
Igbokoda
11
Ile Oluji/Okeigbo
Ile-Oluji
12
Irele
Ode-Irele
13
Odigbo
Ore
14
Okitipupa
Okitipupa
15
Ondo East
Bolorunduro
16
Ondo West
Ondo
17
Ose
Ifon
18
Owo
Owo