Efon
About
Efon is a Local Government Area of Ekiti State in Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Efon-Alaaye. It was established primarily to bring the local population into the federal government's awareness and to open up opportunities for equitable development. The area covers 232 square kilometres and had a population of 86,941 at the 2006 census.
History
Before Nigeria gained independence, the area now known as Efon Local Government was part of several administrative changes. Efon Alaaye served as the administrative centre of the Ekiti West District Council, established in 1955, before the district headquarters moved to Ijero, Ekiti, in 1973. Ekiti West Local Government was established in 1976 with its administrative centre in Aramoko, Ekiti, and Efon Alaaye received Efon Native Authority in 1981. On December 4, 1996, Efon Local Government was established with its headquarters in Efon Alaaye.
Source: Wikipedia: Efon
Key Facts
State
Ekiti State
Headquarters
Efon-Alaaye
Chairman
Segun Afolabi
Established
December 4, 1996
Area
232 km²
Population
86,941 (2006 census)