Ogbomosho South
About
Ogbomoso South Local Government Area is one of the local government areas of Oyo State in south-western Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the Arowomole area of Ogbomoso. The area covers about 88 square kilometres and had a population of 225,815 at the 2006 census. The local government area is responsible for local administration within its boundaries. Its economy relies mainly on agriculture, with crops such as cocoa, rice, cassava and melon, and it has several markets, including the Aarada, Akande and Kajola markets. The dominant language is Yoruba.
History
Ogbomoso South Local Government Area was established in 1991 by the Military Administration, carved out from the former Ogbomoso Local Council (Local Government).
Source: Wikipedia: Ogbomosho South
Key Facts
State
Oyo State
Headquarters
Arowomole
Chairman
Oyeniyi Timothy Oyedokun
Established
1991
Area
88 km²
Population
225,815 (2006 census)