Boripe
About
Boripe is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iragbiji, and the current chairman of the council is Odebunmi Sikiru. The area covers 132 square kilometres and had a population of 139,358 at the 2006 census. The local government area also includes the Boripe North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), which was created out of the Boripe area council to aid administrative convenience, development planning and to bring government closer to the grassroots. The LCDA is funded and managed through the council structure and is headed by a chairman and vice chairman, with executive and legislative branches similar to federally recognised local councils.
History
Boripe North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was created out of Boripe area council for administrative convenience, better development planning and to bring government closer to the grassroots. It was created by the Government of Osun State, which is also responsible for funding the council. The current chairman of the LCDA is Bamigbesin Isaac Oladejo.
Source: Wikipedia: Boripe
Key Facts
State
Osun State
Headquarters
Iragbiji
Chairman
Odebunmi Sikiru
Area
132 km²
Population
139,358 (2006 census)