Oriade
About
Oriade is a Local Government Area in the northeastern part of Osun State, Nigeria. It is predominantly occupied by the Ijesa people, and its capital is Ijebu-Jesa (or Ijebu Ijesha) in the north of the area. The area covers various cities and towns, including parts of Ilesa, Ijebu-Jesa and Ipetu-Ijesha, and has tourist sites such as the Oluminrin Water Falls. The local government is headed by a chairman who is the head of the Local Government Council. Women in towns such as Ipetu Ijesa, Ikeji Ile, Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji-Arakeji work as mat weavers, using a local long grass called "Eni". Olashore International School is also located in the area.
History
Oriade South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was created out of Oriade council area for administrative convenience, better development planning and to bring government closer to the grassroots. The LCDA was created by the Government of Osun State, which also funds the council, and is headed by a chairman, vice chairman and other executive and legislative branches similar to the federally recognized local councils.
Source: Wikipedia: Oriade
Key Facts
State
Osun State
Headquarters
Ijebu-Jesa
Chairman
Obeisun Ezekiel Olubunmi
Area
428.7 km²
Population
192,600