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Oyo State is a state in Nigeria, a country in West Africa. Like other states, Oyo State has leaders who help manage its affairs. These leaders are called governors or administrators. They are in charge of making important decisions for the people living in the state.

Oyo State was created in 1976. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Western State. Western State was split into three new states: Ogun, Ondo, and Oyo.

What Do Governors and Administrators Do?

Governors are elected leaders who run the state government. They work to improve things like schools, roads, and healthcare for everyone in the state. Administrators are usually military officers who lead the state during times when there isn't an elected government. Both roles are very important for the state's progress.

Leaders of Oyo State

Here is a list of the people who have led Oyo State since it was formed in 1976. Some were military leaders (administrators or governors), and others were elected by the people (executive governors).

Name Title Took office Left office Party Notes
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) Briefly replaced in 2006, then returned to office.
Christopher Alao-Akala Governor (de facto) 12 January 2006 7 December 2006 People's Democratic Party (PDP) Served when Governor Ladoja was temporarily out of office.
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
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