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Quick Facts — Ondo
| Official name | Ondo |
| Capital city | Akure |
| Slogan / Motto | Land of Virtue |
| Geo-political zone | South West |
| Local govt areas | 18 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 4,800,000 |
| Population density | 310 / km² |
| Total area | 15,500 km² |
| First governor | Commander Ebitu Ukiwe |
| 2026 budget | ₦524.4B → |
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Local Government Areas in Ondo
18 LGAs
Contains Ikare-Akoko, a major commercial city. Known for Akoko people, cocoa and kola nut.
Known for the Akoko Yoruba people and cocoa farming. Agricultural LGA in northern Ondo.
Known for cocoa and kola nut farming. The Akoko people have distinctive dialects and cultural practices.
Known for the Oka Akoko kingdom and cocoa farming. Gateway between Ondo and Kogi States.
Northern Akure metropolis, growing residential estates along the Akure-Owo road corridor.
Contains Akure, the Ondo State capital. Home to Federal University of Technology Akure.
Riverine LGA on the Atlantic coast, known for offshore oil production and fishing communities.
Known for the Idanre Hills (UNESCO-listed), cocoa farming and tourism. Historic Idanre kingdom.
Known for rubber and cocoa farming. Industrial LGA with growing activities east of Akure.
Coastal LGA on the Atlantic known for offshore oil production, fishing and the Ilaje people.
Known for cocoa and palm oil farming. Important agricultural LGA in central Ondo.
Known for palm oil, rubber and the Irele people. Agricultural LGA in southern Ondo.
Contains Ore, a major petrol depot town and truck stop on the Lagos-Benin expressway.
Known for the Ilaje and Ikale people, coconut farming and offshore oil.
Eastern Ondo city, known for cocoa and the expanding Ondo urban area.
Contains Ondo city, a historic Yoruba kingdom. Known for the Osemawe palace and cocoa farming.
Known for the Ose people and cocoa, rubber farming. Border LGA with Edo State.
Historic city of the Owo Yoruba people. Known for the Owo Museum of Antiquities and bronze art.
History of Ondo State
Ondo State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Ondo State under Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa totals ₦524.4B. The budget details include capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), federal allocation (FAAC) and sector allocations covering education, health, infrastructure, security and agriculture.
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