Ondo State seal
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Ondo

Verified · updated July 10, 2026

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.

Capital
Akure
Slogan
Sunshine State
Geopolitical Zone
South-West
Created
February 3, 1976
Created by
Gen. Murtala Muhammed
Local Governments
18
Population
5,316,603
Land Area
15,500 km²
State Government

Government of Ondo State

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the capital of Ondo State?
The capital of Ondo State is Akure.
What is the slogan of Ondo State?
Ondo State's official slogan is "Sunshine State".
When was Ondo State created?
Ondo State was created on February 3, 1976 by Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
Which geopolitical zone is Ondo State in?
Ondo State is located in the South-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
How many local government areas (LGAs) are in Ondo State?
Ondo State has 18 local government areas (LGAs).
What is the population of Ondo State?
Ondo State has an estimated population of about 5,316,603 people (based on projections).
Who is the current governor of Ondo State?
The current governor of Ondo State is Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Local Government Areas in Ondo

Ondo has 18 local government areas, each listed below with its administrative headquarters.

#LGAHeadquarters
1Akoko North-EastIkare
2Akoko North-WestOkeagbe
3Akoko South-EastIsua
4Akoko South-WestOka
5Akure NorthIju/Itaogbolu
6Akure SouthAkure
7Ese-OdoIgbekebo
8IdanreOwena
9IfedoreIgbara-Oke
10IlajeIgbokoda
11Ile Oluji/OkeigboIle-Oluji
12IreleOde-Irele
13OdigboOre
14OkitipupaOkitipupa
15Ondo EastBolorunduro
16Ondo WestOndo
17OseIfon
18OwoOwo