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Who is the current Governor of Oyo State?
Seyi Makinde
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Oyo State?
Bayo Lawal
What is the capital of Oyo State?
Ibadan
Who is the current Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin
Who is the Deputy Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly?
Hon. Muhammed Abiodun Fadeyi
What is the slogan of Oyo State?
Pace Setter State
When was Oyo State created?
February 3, 1976
Who created Oyo State?
General Murtala Muhammed
Which state was Oyo carved out from?
Western State
Who represents Oyo North Senatorial District?
Senator Abdulfatai Buhari
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Oyo State?
33
Which geopolitical zone is Oyo State located?
South-West geopolitical zone
Who is the current Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State?
Mr. Akinola Ojo
What is Oyo State's most significant historical site?
Old Oyo National Park (site of ancient Oyo Empire)
Which states border Oyo State?
Kwara State (north), Osun State (east), Ogun State (south), and Republic of Benin (west)
What was the Old Oyo Empire?
A powerful Yoruba empire that ruled from c.1300 to 1896
What is the University of Ibadan known for?
Nigeria's first university (formerly University College Ibadan, 1948)
When did University of Ibadan become independent?
1962
What television station in Oyo State was first in Africa?
Western Nigeria Television (WNTV), later NTA Ibadan
Who represents Oyo Central Senatorial District?
Senator Yunus Akintunde
What was Cocoa House in Ibadan famous for?
First skyscraper in Nigeria and tropical Africa (completed 1965)
What is Ibadan's historical significance?
Third most populous city in Nigeria and formerly second in Africa
Who was the first military Governor of Oyo State?
Colonel David Jemibewon (1976-1978)
Who was the first civilian Governor of Oyo State?
Chief Bola Ige (1979-1983)
When was NTA Ibadan (WNTV) established?
October 31, 1959 (first TV station in Africa)
What are the main economic activities in Oyo State?
Agriculture, commerce, education, and manufacturing
Name five major towns in Oyo State
Ibadan, Oyo, Ogbomosho, Iseyin, Saki, Eruwa
What is the indigenous ethnic group in Oyo State?
The Yoruba people
What is the estimated population of Oyo State?
Over 7.8 million people
Who is the Commissioner for Works in Oyo State?
Prof. Dahud Sangodoyin
What federal university is located in Oyo State?
University of Ibadan (UI)
Where is University of Ibadan located?
Ibadan, Oyo State
What is Oyo State's state university called?
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Where is LAUTECH located?
Ogbomosho, Oyo State
What teaching hospital is located in Ibadan?
University College Hospital (UCH), first teaching hospital in Nigeria
Who represents Oyo South Senatorial District?
Senator Sharafadeen Alli
What is the name of the major stadium in Ibadan?
Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba
What is Ogbomosho known for?
Major educational and commercial center; Baptist Medical Centre
What language is predominantly spoken in Oyo State?
Yoruba language
What is the area coverage of Oyo State?
Approximately 28,454 square kilometers
When did Governor Seyi Makinde first assume office?
May 29, 2019
Which political party does Governor Seyi Makinde belong to?
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
When did Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal assume office?
July 18, 2022
How many senators represent Oyo State?
Three (3)
Who is the Commissioner for Education in Oyo State?
Prof. Salihu Adelabu
What is Old Oyo National Park?
Historical site of ancient Oyo Empire capital, now wildlife reserve
Name a major tourist attraction in Ibadan
Mapo Hall, Bower Tower, University of Ibadan Zoo
What is Agodi Gardens?
A botanical garden and recreational park in Ibadan
What is Bower Tower?
Historic 60-foot tower built in 1936 on Oke-Are hill, Ibadan
What is Mapo Hall known for?
Historic colonial-era town hall built in 1929
How many representatives does Oyo State have in House of Representatives?
Fourteen (14)
What major agricultural products is Oyo State known for?
Cocoa, cassava, maize, yam, and tobacco
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