Aiyedire
About
Aiyedire is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria, with its headquarters at 1, Col Ogunkanmi Road in the town of Ileogbo. It covers about 262 square kilometres and is divided into four districts: Ile Ogbo, Kuta, Oke Osun (Alabata), and Olupona. The council is led by an elected local government chairman, currently Hon. Adigun Adejare. The council handles local administration and development for its communities. Farming, especially cocoa, is the main economic activity, supported by markets such as the Alaya main market and the Mosun market. The area is also part of the historic Iwo Kingdom.
History
The local government was named Iwo South Local Government when it was established, and was later renamed Aiyedire Local Government, which is its present name. It was carved out of the old Iwo local government, which was based in Araromi in Iwo.
Source: Wikipedia: Aiyedire
Key Facts
State
Osun State
Headquarters
1, Col Ogunkanmi Road, Ileogbo
Chairman
Adigun Adejare
Area
262 km²
Population
76,309 (2006 census)