List of governors of Oyo State facts for kids
Oyo State is a state in Nigeria, a country in West Africa. Like other states in Nigeria, Oyo State has a leader called a governor. The governor is like the chief executive of the state, responsible for making sure things run smoothly and that people's needs are met.
Oyo State was created in 1976. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Western State. Western State was divided into three new states: Ogun, Ondo, and Oyo states. This change helped to manage the different areas better.
What Does a Governor Do?
A governor is the highest-ranking official in a state. They are chosen by the people through elections, or sometimes they are military officers appointed by the government. Their main job is to lead the state and make important decisions.
Some of the things a governor does include:
- Making sure schools, hospitals, and roads are good.
- Working to create jobs for people.
- Keeping the state safe and secure.
- Representing the state when dealing with the national government or other states.
Leaders of Oyo State
Since it was formed in 1976, Oyo State has had many different leaders. These leaders have been either military governors or elected civilian governors. Military governors were officers from the armed forces who were appointed during times of military rule in Nigeria. Civilian governors are elected by the people and usually belong to a political party.
Here is a list of the people who have led Oyo State:
| Name | Title | Took office | Left office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col. David Jemibewon | Governor | March 1976 | July 1978 | Military |
| Col. Paul Tarfa | Governor | July 1978 | October 1979 | Military |
| Chief Bola Ige | Executive Governor | 1 October 1979 | 1 October 1983 | Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) |
| Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo | Executive Governor | 1 October 1983 | 31 December 1983 | National Party of Nigeria (NPN) |
| Lt. Col. Oladayo Popoola | Governor | 4 January 1984 | September 1985 | Military |
| Col. Adetunji Idowu Olurin | Governor | September 1985 | July 1988 | Military |
| Col. Sasaenia Oresanya | Governor | 27 July 1988 | August 1990 | Military |
| Col. Abdulkareem Adisa | Governor | 3 September 1990 | January 1992 | Military |
| Chief Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola | Executive Governor | 2 January 1992 | 17 November 1993 | Social Democratic Party (SDP) |
| Navy Capt. Adetoye Oyetola Sode | Administrator | 9 December 1993 | 14 September 1994 | Military |
| Col. Chinyere Ike Nwosu | Administrator | 14 September 1994 | 22 August 1996 | Military |
| Col. Ahmed Usman | Administrator | 22 August 1996 | August 1998 | Military |
| Comm. Pol. Amen Edore Oyakhire | Administrator | 16 August 1998 | 28 May 1999 | Military |
| Dr. Lam Adesina | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 28 May 2003 | Alliance for Democracy (AD) |
| Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja | Governor | 29 May 2003 | 28 May 2007 | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Christopher Alao-Akala | Governor (de facto) | 12 January 2006 | 7 December 2006 | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Christopher Alao-Akala | Governor | 29 May 2007 | 29 May 2011 | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Abiola Ajimobi | Governor | 29 May 2011 | 29 May 2019 | Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) |
| Seyi Makinde | Governor | 29 May 2019 | Incumbent | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
See also
- Nigeria
- States of Nigeria
- List of state governors of Nigeria
