Local Governments in Ogun State
20. YEWA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAIRMAN:-DR HUHAMMED ADEWUNMI
This Local Government Area was formerly Egbado South Local Government. It has its headquarters at Ilaro, and it came into existence on 18th December 1997. It has a landmass of about 163,720 sq.km, and shares boundaries with Yewa North Local Government in the north, Ipokia Local Government in the south and in the west and east by Ifo and Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government
This area has 10 wards, namely Ilaro I, Ilaro II, Ilaro III, Iwoye, Idogo, Owode I, Owode II, Ilobi/Erinja, Oke-Odan and Ajilete.
PEOPLE
The Local Government Area is made up of the Yoruba people of Yewa extraction, and the predominant language is Yoruba language with Yewa and Egun dialect.
POPULATION
The projected population of this Local Government Area is about 156,890 (1991 census)
OCCUPATION
The people are predominantly farmers and traders , while a few engage in craftsmanship.
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 over 102 public primary and secondary schools. There are also an appreciative number of private investments in the education industry in this area.
TRADITIONAL RULERS
This Local Government Area can boast of a strong traditional heritage and a sound cultural background at the head of which are enlightened royal fathers. The Royal Fathers in this area are,
Oba (Dr.) Samuel Adekanmbi Tella Olu of Ilaro
Oba J.O.Ogunbiyi Oloke-Odan of Oke- Odan
Oba A.J.A.Ojuko Onisare of Ijanna
Oba N.S.O.Fasina Onitoro of Itoro
Oba Bisiriyu Taiwo Olu of Owode
Oba F.O.Olaleye Elerinja of Erinja
Oba D.A.Akinlade Alale of Ajilete
Oba J.K.Dokunmu Olobi of Ilobi