Ijumu
About
Ijumu is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Iyara. Other towns in the area include Ayetoro Gbede, Iyah-Gbede, Ayegunle Gbede, Ogidi and Ekinrin-Adde. The people speak the Okun dialect of Yoruba, and farming and trade are the main occupations, with education being a major industry. As a local government, Ijumu is led by an elected chairman, currently Ibrahim Haruna. The area covers 1,306 square kilometres and had a population of 119,929 at the 2006 census. Its postal code is 261.
History
Ijumu was established as a local government area in Kogi State, and S. A. Ajayi, a pioneer politician in old Kabba Province, is named as its founding father.
Source: Wikipedia: Ijumu
Key Facts
State
Kogi State
Headquarters
Iyara
Chairman
Ibrahim Haruna
Area
1306 km²
Population
119,929 (2006 census)