Atisbo
About
Atisbo is a local government area in Oyo State, Nigeria, with its administrative headquarters at Tede. It is one of thirty-three local government areas in Oyo State and covers an area of 2,997 square kilometres. The main languages spoken in the area are Yoruba and English. The area is known for its mineral resources, including colourful granite found near the town of Irawo, and for agriculture, with crops such as melon, cocoa and coconut grown locally. The local government is led by an elected Local Government Chairman who heads the Local Government Council.
History
Atisbo was named by K.A Adesiyan and later recognised as a Local Government Area in Okeogun, Oyo State. It was created by former Head of State Sanni Abacha in 1996, and was carved out of the now defunct Ifedapo Local Government, which had its headquarters in Saki Town. Since December 1996 the area has been led by a succession of sole administrators, executive chairmen, interim and transitional committee chairmen, caretaker and acting chairmen, with Fasasi Adeagbo serving as chairman from April 2021 to December 2023 and Hon. Alhaji Bashir Olumuyiwa Alade listed as the current chairman.
Source: Wikipedia: Atisbo
Key Facts
State
Oyo State
Headquarters
Tede
Chairman
Fasasi Adeagbo
Established
1996
Area
2,997 km²
Population
110,792 (2006 census)
Website
www.atisbolg.com