Ogori/Magongo
About
Ogori/Magongo is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria, with its headquarters at Akpafa. It covers an area of more than 79 square kilometres and had a population of 39,622 at the 2006 census. The area is home to the Ogori and Magongo people, who are known for scholarship, hospitality and industry. The two main towns in the area are Magongo and Ogori, which together give the local government its name. The Magongo people celebrate the Owiya Osese festival and the Ogori people celebrate the Ovia Osese festival, which is officially recognised nationally. Most residents have adopted Christianity or Islam, with Christians forming the larger group.
History
The local government area was created from the old Okene Local Government Area to serve the Ogori and Magongo people. Magongo is ruled by the Olu-Magongo, while Ogori is ruled by the Ologori of Ogori land.
Source: Wikipedia: Ogori/Magongo
Key Facts
State
Kogi State
Headquarters
Akpafa
Chairman
Rosemary Ohyezu
Area
79 km²
Population
39,622 (2006 census)