The
Gateway State
Ogun State was created on the 3rd of February, 1976. It was carved out of the old Western State of Nigeria and named after the Ogun River which runs across it from North to South.
Our
Culture
Some of the well known festivals are:Egungun, Agemo, Igunnuko, Ogun, Orisa-Oko, Gelede, Eyo, Oro, Ifa, Sango, Obatala, Osun and Akoogun.
Our
Heritage
Ogun State is predominantly Yoruba, with the Yoruba language serving as the lingua franca of the state. The dominant religions in Ogun State are Islam and Christianity although a certain amount of traditional religion is still practiced. Ogun State is noted for being the almost exclusive site of Ofada rice production.
Our
People
It is people predominantly by the Egbas, Ijebus, Yewas, Remos and Aworis; - who belong to the main Yoruba ethnic group. It also has sub-groups, namely, Ketu, Ikale, Ilaje, Ohori, Anago and Egun. There are also significant numbers of Nigerians from other parts of the country as well as foreign nationals resident in the State.
The Gateway State
Ogun State was created on the 3rd of February, 1976. It was carved out of the old Western State of Nigeria and named after the Ogun River which runs across it from North to South.
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GOVERNOR
DAPO ABIODUN
Prince Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun, MFR, Governor of Ogun State, Nigeria, was born on Sunday, 29th May, 1960 into the family of Dr. Emmanuel and Mrs. Victoria Abiodun of Iperu-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government of Ogun State. Both parents were teachers.
He had his primary and secondary education in Nigeria and a tertiary education that started at the prestigious University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, Osun State, and later continued at the Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, where he graduated with a BBA in Accounting in 1986.
Dapo began his career with Glock Inc. USA, where he worked as Cost Accountant between 1989-1991. Thereafter, he returned to Nigeria and immediately embarked on entrepreneurship voyage. He was Chairman of a number of successful businesses, which include Crestar Hydrocarbons Limited, OMS-Heyden Exploration and Production Limited, Heyden Petroleum Limited, Alarmnet and Innovative Ventures Limited, and First Power Limited.
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ONIKOKO08035692904
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It is peopled predominantly by the Egbas, Ijebus, Yewas, Remos and Aworis; - who belong to the main Yoruba ethnic group. It also has sub-groups, namely, Ketu, Ikale, Ilaje, Ohori, Anago and Egun. There are also significant numbers of Nigerians from other parts of the country as well as foreign nationals resident in the State. Ogun State welcomes you!