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Osun State —
Land of Virtue.
The state was created on
August 27, 1991 by
Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
It is located in the
South-West region of Nigeria, and there are
30 local governments with the state capital being
Osogbo.
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Who is the current Governor of Osun State?
Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Osun State?
Kola Adewusi
What is the capital of Osun State?
Osogbo
Who is the current Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun
Who is the current Chief Judge of Osun State?
Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo
What is the slogan of Osun State?
State of the Living Spring
When was Osun State created?
August 27, 1991
Who created Osun State?
General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida
Which state was Osun carved out from?
Old Oyo State
Who represents Osun Central Senatorial District?
Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Osun State?
30
Which geopolitical zone is Osun State located?
South-West geopolitical zone
Who is the current Commissioner for Finance in Osun State?
Mr. Sola Ogungbile
What is Osun State's major UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
Which states border Osun State?
Oyo State (north), Kwara State (north-east), Ekiti State (east), Ondo State (south-east), and Ogun State (south)
When was the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
2005
How old is the Osun-Osogbo Festival?
Over 700 years old
Who was the first military Administrator of Osun State?
Colonel Leo Ajiborisha (1991-1992)
Who was the first civilian Governor of Osun State?
Alhaji Isiaka Adeleke (1992)
Who represents Osun West Senatorial District?
Senator Lere Oyewumi
What are the main economic activities in Osun State?
Agriculture, gold mining, tourism, and commerce
Name five major towns in Osun State
Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Ede, Iwo, Ikirun
What is the indigenous ethnic group in Osun State?
The Yoruba people
What is the estimated population of Osun State?
Over 4.7 million people
Who is the Commissioner for Works in Osun State?
Engr. Oluremi Omowaiye
What is Ile-Ife known as in Yoruba history?
The cradle of Yoruba civilization and birthplace of humanity
Who is the traditional ruler of Ile-Ife?
The Ooni of Ife
What is the current Ooni of Ife's name?
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II)
What major archaeological discoveries were made in Ile-Ife?
Ancient bronze and terracotta sculptures dating back to 12th-14th century
What goddess is the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove dedicated to?
Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility and water
What major agricultural product is Osun State known for?
Cocoa, kolanut, palm oil, and cassava
What natural resource is mined in Osun State?
Gold
How many senators represent Osun State in the National Assembly?
Three (3)
Who represents Osun East Senatorial District?
Senator Francis Fadahunsi
Who is the Commissioner for Information in Osun State?
Kolapo Alimi
What is the name of the state university in Osun State?
Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
Where is Osun State University located?
Osogbo (with campuses in Ikire, Ipetu-Ijesa, and Ejigbo)
What federal university is located in Osun State?
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Where is Obafemi Awolowo University located?
Ile-Ife
When was Obafemi Awolowo University established?
1962 (originally as University of Ife)
When did Governor Ademola Adeleke assume office?
November 27, 2022
Which political party does Governor Ademola Adeleke belong to?
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
What is unique about Chief Justice Oyebola Ojo?
First female Chief Judge of Osun State (sworn in June 17, 2013)
What is the size of the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove?
Approximately 75 hectares
Who helped restore the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove?
Susanne Wenger, an Austrian artist (1915-2009)
What language is predominantly spoken in Osun State?
Yoruba language
What is the area coverage of Osun State?
Approximately 9,251 square kilometers
Name a major festival celebrated in Osun State
Osun-Osogbo Festival (annual)
How many sculptures and shrines are in Osun-Osogbo Grove?
Over 40 shrines and sculptures
What river flows through Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove?
Osun River
How many representatives does Osun State have in the House of Representatives?
Nine (9)
What is Ile-Ife's significance in Yoruba mythology?
Believed to be where Oduduwa created the world
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State Capital
The state capital is
Osogbo.
State Slogan
The official state slogan is
Land of Virtue.
Creation Date
The state was created on
August 27, 1991.
State Creator
The state was created by
Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
Population
The population is
4,237,396.
Land Area
It has a land area of
9,250 square kilometres.
Number of Local Governments
There are
30 local governments here.
Geopolitical Zone
This state is situated in
South-West geopolitical zone.
Current Governor
The current governor of Osun state is Ademola Adeleke.
Current Senators
Below is the list of senators representing the people of Osun State in the Nigerian Senate:
House of Reps. Members
Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Osun State in the Nigerian House
of Representatives:
Local Government Areas in Osun (30)
#
LGA
Headquarters
1
Aiyedaade
Gbongan
2
Aiyedire
Ile-Ogbo
3
Atakunmosa East
Iperindo
4
Atakunmosa West
Osu
5
Boluwaduro
Otan-Ayegbaju
6
Boripe
Iragbiji
7
Ede North
Ede
8
Ede South
Ede
9
Egbedore
Awo
10
Ejigbo
Ejigbo
11
Ife Central
Ile-Ife
12
Ife East
Oke-Ogbo
13
Ife North
Ipetumodu
14
Ife South
Ifetedo
15
Ifedayo
Oke-Ila
16
Ifelodun
Ikirun
17
Ila
Ila Orangun
18
Ilesa East
Ilesa
19
Ilesa West
Ilesa
20
Irepodun
Ilobu
21
Irewole
Ikire
22
Isokan
Apomu
23
Iwo
Iwo
24
Obokun
Ibokun
25
Odo Otin
Okuku
26
Ola Oluwa
Bode Osi
27
Olorunda
Igbona
28
Oriade
Ijesha-Isu
29
Orolu
Ifon-Osun
30
Osogbo
Osogbo