Obafemi Owode
About
Obafemi Owode is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria, and its headquarters town is Owode Egba. It covers an area of 1,410 square kilometres and is made up of many towns and villages, largely agricultural, with mostly Egba residents who speak Yoruba with the Egba dialect. The Local Government administers public services such as health facilities and local roads, and the area is known for fertile farmland, including the OFADA rice it is regarded as the land of, as well as markets, small industries and tourist sites.
History
Obafemi Owode Local Government came into existence through Edict No.9 of 1976, resulting from the 1976 Local Government reforms. Before this period, the area was administered by the Oba Provincial Authority, Owode District Council and Obafemi District Council.
Source: Wikipedia: Obafemi Owode
Key Facts
State
Ogun State
Headquarters
Owode Egba
Chairman
Adesina Ogunsola
Established
1976
Area
1,410 km²
Population
399,800 (2022 estimate)