Local Government Area · Oyo State

Akinyele

About

Akinyele is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria, and one of the eleven local governments that make up Ibadan metropolis. Its headquarters are at Moniya, and it covers a land area of 432.2 square kilometres.

History

Akinyele local government area was created in 1976. It was named after the late Olubadan, Isaac Babalola Akinyele. It is subdivided into 12 wards, and is governed by an elected chairman and 12 councillors, one elected from each ward.

Source: Wikipedia: Akinyele, Oyo State

Key Facts

State

Oyo State

Headquarters

Moniya

Chairman

Hon. Wole Akinleye

Established

1976

Area

432.2 km²

Population

211,811 (2006)

Website

akinyele.oyostate.gov.ng