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Quick Facts — Oyo
| Official name | Oyo |
| Capital city | Ibadan |
| Slogan / Motto | Pace Setter State |
| Geo-political zone | South West |
| Local govt areas | 32 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 8,200,000 |
| Population density | 288 / km² |
| Total area | 28,454 km² |
| First governor | Colonel David Jemibewon |
| 2026 budget | ₦892.0B → |
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Local Government Areas in Oyo
32 LGAs
Agricultural LGA known for cocoa and yam farming. The Afijio people are predominantly Yoruba.
Peri-urban LGA north of Ibadan. Home to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
Contains part of Oyo town, seat of the Alaafin of Oyo, spiritual head of the Yoruba race.
Agricultural LGA known for yam and cotton farming. Gateway between Oyo and Kwara States.
Peri-urban Ibadan LGA with growing residential estates and commercial activities.
Northern Ibadan covering Sango, Ojoo and UI areas. Home to University of Ibadan.
Northeast Ibadan, home to Agodi Gardens and the Government House area.
Northwest Ibadan, known for Dugbe Market and the commercial heartland of Ibadan.
Southeast Ibadan, known for Oje and Adeoyo areas. Important residential and commercial zone.
Southwest Ibadan, home to Secretariat and major government offices of Oyo State.
Known for Igbo-Ora, the Twin Capital of Nigeria with the highest rate of twin births in the world.
Agricultural LGA known for yam and cassava farming. The Ibarapa people have strong cultural heritage.
Known for yam and cocoa farming. Small LGA in western Oyo bordering Ogun State.
Peri-urban LGA south of Ibadan, known for growing real estate.
Border LGA with Benin Republic, known for cross-border trade, yam and cassava farming.
Known for hand-woven aso-oke (traditional Yoruba cloth). Major centre of aso-oke textile production.
Agricultural LGA known for yam and groundnut farming. Communities border Kwara State.
Small LGA known for yam and cotton farming. The Iwajowa people have strong commercial traditions.
Known for the Okeho kingdom and yam farming. Agricultural LGA in western Oyo.
Peri-urban LGA on the Ibadan-Lagos highway. Known for growing commercial and residential activities.
Northern Ogbomosho, known for the Soun palace and Baptist Medical Centre. Major Yoruba city.
Southern Ogbomosho, known for yam farming and the Ogbomosho cultural heritage.
Agricultural LGA known for yam and cassava farming. Small LGA in eastern Oyo.
Southern Ibadan peri-urban LGA with growing industrial and residential activities.
Agricultural and peri-urban LGA south of Ibadan, known for cassava and palm oil farming.
Known for the Olugbon of Orile Igbon palace. Agricultural LGA in northern Oyo.
Agricultural LGA known for yam and cocoa farming in eastern Oyo.
Eastern part of Oyo town. Known for the historic Alaafin palace and Oyo empire heritage.
Western Oyo town with commercial activities. The Alaafin of Oyo is paramount ruler of Yoruba.
Known for the Saki kingdom and yam, cotton farming. Agricultural LGA in northern Oyo.
Contains Saki city, known for its weekly market and cotton farming. Gateway to Benin Republic.
Agricultural LGA known for yam and cassava. Not to be confused with Surulere in Lagos.
History of Oyo State
Oyo State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Oyo State under Governor Seyi Makinde totals ₦892.0B. 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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