List of Local Government Areas in Osun State with Headquarters

Osun State created on 27 August 1991 is located in the South-Western region of Nigeria. It is bounded in the North by Kwara State, in the East by Ekiti and by Ondo State, in the South by Ogun State, and in the West by Oyo State.

The State nicknamed “Land of Virtue” derived its name from the River Osun, the venerated natural spring that is the manifestation of the Yoruba goddess of the same name.

Osun State produces over 40,000 tons of quality cocoa annually and a major Gold deposit in Nigeria.

Osun State is located in the southwestern part of Nigeria and is divided into Local Government Areas (LGAs) for administrative purposes. As of the time of writing this article, there are 30 Local Government Areas in Osun State, each with its own headquarters.

Osun State Snapshot

• Total land area: 9,026 Km²
• Population: 5,016,593 (Male-2,558,462 and Female-2,458,130)
• Vegetation: Tropical Savannah.
• Major crops: Cashew, Cocoa, Maize, Cassava, Oil Palm, Tobacco.
• Solid minerals: Gold, Clay, Limestone, Kaolin, Granite.

Main Investment Opportunities

Opportunities for investment exist in:

• Agribusiness
• Light Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Energy
• Mining
• Tourism

Osun has 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own unique characteristics and attributes. These LGAs play a crucial role in the governance and administration of the state. Here is a list of the 30 Local Government Areas in Osun State:

1. Aiyedaade LGA
2. Aiyedire LGA
3. Atakunmosa East LGA
4. Atakunmosa West LGA
5. Boluwaduro LGA
6. Boripe LGA
7. Ede North LGA
8. Ede South LGA
9. Egbedore LGA
10. Ejigbo LGA
11. Ife Central LGA
12. Ife East LGA
13. Ife North LGA
14. Ife South LGA
15. Ifedayo LGA
16. Ifelodun LGA
17. Ila LGA
18. Ilesa East LGA
19. Ilesa West LGA
20. Irepodun LGA
21. Irewole LGA
22. Isokan LGA
23. Iwo LGA
24. Obokun LGA
25. Odo Otin LGA
26. Ola Oluwa LGA
27. Olorunda LGA
28. Oriade LGA
29. Orolu LGA
30. Osogbo

List of Osun State’s 30 Government Areas with their Headquarters

Here is a comprehensive table listing all the LGAs in Osun State along with their headquarters:

LGA	Headquarters
Aiyedade	Gbongan
Aiyedire	Ile Ogbo
Atakumosa East	Iperindo
Atakumosa West	Osu
Boluwaduro	Otan Ayegbaju
Boripe	Iragbiji
Ede North	Oja Timi
Ede South	Ede
Egbedore	Awo
Ejigbo	Ejigbo
Ife Central	Ajebamidele
Ife East	Oke Ogbo
Ife North	Ipetumodu
Ife South	Ifetedo
Ifedayo	Ifedayo
Ifelodun	Ikirun
Ila	Ila Orangun
Ilesa East	Ilesa
Ilesa West	Ijebu-Jesa
Irepodun	Ilobu
Irewole	Ikire
Isokan	Apomu
Iwo	Iwo
Obokun	Ibokun
Odo Otin	Okuku
Ola Oluwa	Bode Osi
Olorunda	Igbona
Oriade	Ijebu-Junction
Orolu	Ifon-Osun
Osogbo	Osogbo

Please note that the information provided here is accurate as of the time of writing this article. However, changes in administrative divisions may occur in the future, so it is always advisable to refer to official sources for the most up-to-date information.

For more information about Osun State and its Local Government Areas, you can visit the official website of the Osun State Government at www.osun.gov.ng.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the knowledge available up to January 2024, and there may have been changes in administrative divisions since then. It is always recommended to verify the latest information from official sources or the Osun State Government website mentioned above.

References:

1. Osun State Government Official Website: www.osun.gov.ng