Ondo State was created on the 3rd of February 1976. The Capital is Akure.
The name Ondo was derived from the Benin word “Emwan N’Udo” which means People of Peace.
Slogan: The Sunshine State
Number of Local Government Areas: 18
Boundaries: Ekiti State to the North, Kogi State to the Northeast, Edo State to the East, Delta State to the Southeast, Ogun State to the Southwest, Osun State to the Northwest and the Atlantic Ocean to the South.
Natural Resources: Bitumen, Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Dimension Stones, Feldspar, Gemstones, Glass, Granite
Tourist Attractions: Araromi White Sand Beach, Idanre Hills Tourist Centre, Ebomi Lake Tourist centre, Owo Palace and Museum.
Governor of the State: Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He was formerly the deputy Governor but became the Governor due to the passing of the sitting Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on the 27th of December 2023.
Deputy Governor: Olayide Adelami
Political Party: All Progressive Congress (APC)