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Overview of Osun State<\/b><\/h2>\n

Osun state<\/b> is one of the six southwest states in Nigeria, with its capital at Osogbo. The other states in the southwestern geopolitical zones are <\/span>Ekiti, Lagos, Oyo, Ogun<\/b> and <\/span>Ondo states<\/b>. That said, Osun State is surrounded by a couple of states. <\/span>Kwara State<\/b> is by its north, Ekiti and Ondo to the east, Ogun State to the south and Oyo state to its west.<\/span><\/p>\n

Osun state is definitely one of the most important states in the southwest and Nigeria as a whole. Though it might not be able to compete with Lagos in terms of economy, it is still where the Yoruba race is linked to. According to history, it is believed that all Yorubas are from <\/span>Ile-Ife<\/b> in Osun state. hence, its importance is evergreen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from the state’s rich history and cultural heritage, it is host to some of the popular landmarks in Nigeria, like the <\/span>Obafemi Awolowo University<\/b>. It is also host to one of the country top tourist attraction. Though Osogbo, as the capital, is considerably more developed in the state, there are other important places and towns in Osun State like <\/span>Ila-Orangun, Ijebu-Jesa, Ilesa, Igbajo, Ibokun, Ode-Omu, Modakeke, Ikire, Ikirun<\/b> etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the course of the article, we would be discussing the <\/span>history of Osun State<\/b>, <\/span>Osun State Local Government Areas<\/b>, <\/span>Towns in Osun State<\/b> among other things. Whether you have been to this part of Nigeria or not, you will definitely pick a thing or two about Osun.<\/span><\/p>\n

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History Of Osun State<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Palace-of-Ooni-of-Ife\"<\/p>\n

There is no doubt that Osun State is one of the popular states in the country. But how well do you know the state? It’s okay if you do not know much about Osun State’s history before now, we have got you covered. <\/span><\/p>\n

Osun State was created by <\/span>General Ibrahim Babaginda<\/b> in August 1991. The present-day Osun used to be part of the Old Oyo State. Osun state, as at independence and after, was among the Western Region. Also, the <\/span>Western Region<\/b> was one of the only three regions at that time. However, this was until 1963.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1963, there was an increase in the number of regions in Nigeria. During this period, the regions had become four with the addition of the Mid-Western Region. The region was carved out of the Western Region. Despite the changes in the number of regions, Osun State was still part of the Western Region. <\/span><\/p>\n

In 1966, after General Aguiyi Ironsi was enthroned by the coup of the same year, there was a change to the regions. This saw to the change from regions to provinces. That is, the four former regions became provinces. Osun State remained under the Western Province. However, the change didn’t last for long.<\/span><\/p>\n

The counter-coup of 1967 which enthroned General Yakubu Gowon dissolved the newly instituted provincial system. It was under the regime that the four provinces were replaced with twelve states. That is, the General Yakubu Gowon regime created the first set of states in Nigeria. The present-day Osun location was under the Western State, which was one of the twelve states created.<\/span><\/p>\n

General Murtala Mohammed, in 1976, started another state creation process. It was during this period that the Western State was split into three states. The states were Oyo State, Ondo State and Ogun state. It was during this period that Osun State became part of the Old Oyo State. It remained so until 1991 when the Ibrahim Babangida regime created Osun state from the eastern part of Oyo State.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leo Segun Ajiborisha became the <\/span>first military governor of Osun State<\/b>. While the first <\/span>civilian governor in Osun state<\/b> was Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Osun State Local Government Areas<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Osun<\/p>\n

There are a total of thirty (30) <\/span>local government areas (LGA) in Osun State<\/b>. Hence, Osun State is regarded as one of the states with the highest number of LGAs in the country. Interestingly, the thirty (30) local government areas can further be divided into zones or senatorial districts. There are three (3) zones or senatorial districts in the state: <\/span>Osun Central<\/b>, <\/span>Osun East<\/b> and <\/span>Osun West<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The list below are the thirty (30) local government areas in Osun State:<\/span><\/p>\n