Ogbomosho North | |
|---|---|
 Ogbomosho palace | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Oyo State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Akanji Kabir Ayoade (PDP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 91 sq mi (235 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Website | ogbomosonorth |
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Ogbomosho North is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarter is at Kinnira currently headed by the chairman, Kabir Akanji.
The local government serves as a home to one of Nigeria institution of learning, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and it teaching hospital( which is still under construction).
Also, the Nigerian Baptist Medical Center and Bowen University Teaching hospital are situated there. [1] Yoruba language is widely used in the Local Government Area, and Christianity and Islam are prevalent religions in the region. Prominent landmarks in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area encompass the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and the Bowen University Teaching Hospital. [2]
Ogbomoso North Local Government Area was established on the 27th of September 1991, derived from the former Ogbomoso Local Government Area which was however established on 1st of April,1973.. [2]
Ogbomoso North Local Government Area spans approximately 207 square kilometres with an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The annual precipitation in the area is around 1830 mm, and the average wind speed is recorded at 9 km/h. [2]
Ogbomoso North Local Government Area accommodates numerous banks, hotels, restaurants, industries, schools, both privately and government-owned institutions. The Local Government Area boasts a thriving trade sector and features several markets, including Wazo and Ojajagun markets, where a diverse range of commodities is traded. [2]
The SOUN Palace is the major traditional home of the city. Ogbomoso North is the most populated local government in the city, being the city's major economic nerve and has a land mass of 235 km2. [3] It is the most populous local government in the city as at the 2006 census. [4]
Ogbomoso North Local Government boasts a rich history nurtured by the achievements of its sons and daughters. These individuals, past and present, have made significant contributions to the nation's progress across diverse fields, including politics, economics, security, and education, leaving a lasting legacy on the national landscape these important personalities are:
late S.L. Akintola (Former Premier of Western Region), Late Ibrahim Taiwo (former military Governor of Kwara State), War veteran Brigadier – General Benjamin Adekunle (the Black Scorpion) RTD Inspector General of Police, Asiwaju Sunday Adewusi and others too numerous to mention. [5]
The postal code of the area is 210. [6]
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