List of governors of Oyo State facts for kids
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
