Oye
About
Oye is a town and local government area in Ekiti State, Nigeria. It is bounded by Ilejemeje Local Government to the north, Irepodun/Ifelodun to the south, Ikole Local Government to the east and Ido/Osi Local Government to the west. The area comprises Oye Ekiti and a number of other towns and villages, and its people belong to the Ekiti subethnic group and speak the Ekiti dialect. Trade is a significant economic activity in the area, with several markets including the Menara market. Residents also engage in farming, food processing, craftsmaking, textile weaving and wood carving.
History
Oye Local Government Area was carved out from the defunct Ekiti North Local Government on 17 May 1989.
Source: Wikipedia: Oye Ekiti
Key Facts
State
Ekiti State
Chairman
Oluwole Paul
Established
17 May 1989
Population
134,210 (2006)