Oyo State

Oyo State is an inland state in south-western Nigeria, with its capital at Ibadan. It was formed in 1976 from the former Western State, and originally included Osun State, which was split off in 1991.

Related Topics:
Nigeria - Ibadan - 1976 - Western State - Osun State - 1991

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Notable towns in Oyo State include Ibadan,Oyo, Ogbomoso, Iseyin, Okeho, Saki, Eruwa,Lanlate, and Igbo-Ora. Oyo State is inhabited by the Yoruba ethnic group who are primarily agrarian but are notable for living in high density urban centers.

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Notable nigerians from Oyo State include

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Archdeacon Emmanuel Oladipo Alayande, Elder statesman;

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Chief Bode Akindele, Chairman of Modandola Group of Companies,

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Mr Moyo Ajekigbe, Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria,

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Professor Segun Gbadegesin, Chairman of Howard University's Philosophy Department and Former President of Egbe Omo Yoruba in North America,

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Professor Wande Abimbola, Former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University.

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