Atiba

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Atiba
LGA
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Atiba
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°15′59″N3°53′13″E / 8.26639°N 3.88694°E / 8.26639; 3.88694
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Oyo State
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilKafilat Olakojo (PDP)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Atiba is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is [1] in the town of Offa Meta.

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It has an area of 1,757 km2 and a population of 168,246 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 203. [2]

History

Atiba is one of the Local Government Areas in Oyo State, Nigeria, established in 1976. Its headquarters is located in Ofa Meta. The legislative council formulates laws governing the local government, while the council area oversees its public administration. Atiba LGA is represented by 10 councilors, each corresponding to a political ward under the council's jurisdiction. [3] [1]

Locality

Some of the areas under Atiba Local Government Area : [1]

Agunpopo, Aremo, Ashipa, Bashorun, Aaatan, Abolupe, Afonja, Agbaa, Agbaakin, Agbaka, Agbalowo-Asa, Agberinde, Ajalaruru, Ajegunle, Ajikobi, Akaparo, Akinku, Alaafin Palace, Alubata, Alusekere, Are-Eromasanyin, Asanminu, Ashamu, Ayetoro, Baago, Balogun Maje, Bangudu, Basorun, Boroboro,  Ekesan, Eleke, Elerinle, Elewi, Gaa Bale Fulani, Gbangba Taylor, Gbanta, Ijawaya, Ikolaba, Ile-Ewe, Ilowagbade, Ilusinmi, Iyalamu, Jowo Ese, Keeto, Koloko, Koso, Lagbondoko Area, Latula, Obagbori, Ode Moje, Ofa-Meta, Ogbegbe, Oke Oloola Area, Oke-Afin Area, Olokun Esin, Olugbile, Ona-Aka, Onireko, Onre Bare, Oota, Oridota, Origbemidele, Orokoroko, Otefon, Saakin, Saamu, Sabo, Sangolokeke, Sarumi, St. Andrews Area. [1]

List of current and past public officials

NameOfficeTenure
Prince Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi Local Government Chairman2007 - 2010
Prince Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi Caretaker Chairman2011 - 2014
Okeniyi GbolagadeCaretaker Chairman2016 - 2018
Hon. Ibrahim Sulaiman AkinkunmiCaretaker Chairman [4] 2020- 2021
Kafilat OlakojoChairperson2021 - May, 2024
Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji WabkemChairman [5] May, 2024 - to present

Notable events and happenings in Atiba Local Government

Climate/ Geography

Atiba experiences a tropical savanna climate characterized by consistent warmth throughout the year, featuring distinct wet and dry seasons. The average annual temperature is 64 degrees, and the region receives approximately 596 inches of rainfall annually. The dry period spans 59 days a year, accompanied by an average humidity of 77% and a UV index of 7. [11]

Atiba Local Government Area spans 1,757 square kilometers, experiencing an estimated 61 percent humidity. It undergoes distinct rainy and dry seasons, with an average temperature set at 28 degrees Celsius. [12]

Economy

The agricultural sector in Atiba Local Government Area is vibrant, cultivating significant amounts of crops like rice, cocoa, and wheat. Additionally, trade, notably in markets like Ajegunle and Koso, plays a crucial economic role, providing a diverse array of goods. [13]

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