Ogun State

IMEKO-AFON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAIRMAN:-ALBERT DURO ASHIPA

Imeko/Afon Local Government was carved out of the old Egbado (Yewa) North Local Government in December 1996. It is bounded in the north by Oyo state, in the east by Abeokuta North Local Government, in the south by Yewa North Local Government while it shares a common international border with the republic of Benin in the west. It has a land area of about 1,711.43 sq.km with 10 political wards.

PEOPLE

The indigenes of Imeko/Afon Local Government are predominantly Yorubas of Ketu origin with a sizeable number of Ohori and Egun speaking people.

POPULATION

According to the 1991 population census, the projected population of this Local Government Area is about 118,339.

OCCUPATION

The people are predominantly Farmers.

RELIGION

There is freedom of worship for everyone, however Christians and Muslims are found in the area, while some take to traditional religion.

EDUCATION

The Local Government has 43 public primary schools & 6 secondary schools. There are also an appreciative number of private investments in the education industry.

TRADITIONAL RULERS

This Local Government Area can boast of a strong traditional heritage, there are 5 traditional rulers in this area.

    Oba Reuben Alabi Adedayo Onimeko of Imeko

    Oba semiu Adenle Folalu Obaladi of Afon

    Oba David A. Adeyanju Onidofa of Idofa

    Oba Samuel A. Adeluyi Oloola of Ilara