| Capital: |
Osogbo |
| Area: |
10,456
sq kilometres |
| Population: |
2,551,522
(1997 FOS est.) |
| Language: |
Yoruba |
History
Osun State was
carved out of Oyo State on the 27th of August,
1991. The people of the state are Yorubas and
they trace their origin to Oduduwa and the town
of Ile-Ife. Osogbo is the capital of the state
with a population of 2,203,016.
Agriculture
The people of the
state are mostly farmers, producing such food
crops as yam, maize, cassava, beans and cocoyam.
The cash crops grown include tobacco and palm
produce.
Education
The state has
also advanced in the field of education. There
are numerous primary and post-primary
institutions in the State. Trade schools,
technical schools, teachers training colleges
and other higher institutions such as University
of Ife are also in the state. Transportation in
the state is either by road or rail.
Tourism
The state has a
rich cultural heritage which is shown in their
music, art, dances, dresses and cultural
festivals. They are well known for their talking
drums and bata music.
They are also
known for good works of art. Areas of tourist
attraction include
- The famous Ife
Bronze,
- The Oranmiyan
Staff which is believed to be the fighting
stick of Oranmiyan, the son of Oduduwa who
was a great warrior and
- The popular
Osun-Osogbo cultural festival.
Links
Schools
on The Web:
Contact
State
Liason Office:
18A, Cooper Road,
Ikoyi, Lagos.
Tel: 01-686794, 2694256
