Osun is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states for 84 km and for 78 km respectively, to the north by Kwara State for 73 km, to the south by Ogun State for 84 km and to the west by Oyo State, mostly across the River Osun. The state was formed from the southeast of Oyo State on 27 August 1991 and has its capital as the city of Osogbo.
Number of Local Government Areas: 30
Demographics
The major sub-ethnic groups in Ọsun State are Ife, Ijesha, Oyo, Ibolo and Igbomina of the Yoruba people, although there are also people from other parts of Nigeria. Yoruba and English are the official languages. People of Osun State practice Christianity, Islam and the traditional faith.
Mineral Resources:
The following are the mineral resources in Osun State: Gold, Granite, Columbite, Talc, Tantalite, Tourmaline
Tourist Attractions: Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls is located in Erin-Ijesha. It is a tourist attraction located in Oriade local. The fall features seven floors
Meet Our State Parter
Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization that advances good governance, democratic rights, public policy, and public engagement.
Governor of the State: Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke is a Nigerian politician and businessman who has been serving as the governor of Osun State since 2022. He was the senator who represented the Osun-West senatorial district from 2017 to 2019.
Deputy Governor: Prince Kola Adewusi
Political Party: All Progressive Congress (APC)