Ola Oluwa
About
Ola Oluwa is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Bode Osi. The current local government chairman is Olaleye Babatunde Ayofe. It covers an area of 328 square kilometres and had a population of 76,593 at the 2006 census. The area also contains Ola-Oluwa South East Local Council Development Area, created out of the Ola-Oluwa area council for administrative convenience, better development planning and to bring government closer to the grassroots. It is funded through the Government of Osun State and is headed by a chairman, vice chairman and other executive and legislative branches. Its current chairman is Adebiyi Adedayo.
History
The local government was formally called Iwo North Local Government on establishment. The name was formally changed after the death of Ọba Abímbólá, the then Oluwo of Iwo. Ola-Oluwa South East Local Council Development Area was later created out of the Ola-Oluwa area council.
Source: Wikipedia: Ola Oluwa
Key Facts
State
Osun State
Headquarters
Bode Osi
Chairman
Olaleye Babatunde Ayofe
Area
328 km²
Population
76,593 (2006 Census)