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Ifedayo

About

Ifedayo is one of the 30 local government areas of Osun State in southwestern Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Oke-Ila Orangun, and it covers an area of 128 square kilometres. The people of the area are mainly the Igbomina sub-ethnic group of the Yoruba, and the local council is led by an elected chairman. The local government area is known for its agriculture, education initiatives and growing tourism potential, including the Ayinkunugba Waterfalls near Oke-Ila Orangun.

History

Ifedayo was created from the former Oke-Ila District under Oyo State, before the creation of Osun State. It is one of the most recent local government areas to be created in Osun State.

Source: Wikipedia: Ifedayo

Key Facts

State

Osun State

Headquarters

Oke-Ila Orangun

Chairman

Abiodun Samuel Idowu

Area

128 km²

Population

37,058 (2006 census)