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Most Memorable Movements
Abeokuta North Local Government is one of the Twenty (20) Local Governments in Ogun State with its headquarter at Akomoje area of the State Capital.
1981
Abeokuta North Local Government
founded
It first came into existence in 1981 as Abeokuta South Local Government but was later merged the same year to make up the defunct Abeokuta South Local Government. The major language being spoken is the Yoruba with occasional dialects. This foster easy understanding amongst the people as against communication gap that exist in some areas.
1991
re-emerged
Drawing around city
It however re-emerged again on 27th September, 1991 when the Federal Government created some new Local Governments to meet with the demand for “Government to be closer to the people at the grassroots”
boundaries
Geographical Location
The Local Government shares boundaries with Odeda Local Government in the North, Ewekoro Local Government in the South; Abeokuta South in the East and Yew North Local Government in the West. The Local Government is made up of people from Oke-Ona, Gbagura, Owu and Oke-Ogun.
language
Yoruba
The major language being spoken is the Yoruba with occasional dialects. This foster easy understanding amongst the people as against communication gap that exist in some areas.
Apart from the indigenous dwellers, the area is also populated by Yorubas from other towns and cities, Eguns, Igbos, Hausas among others, who dwell in harmony.
OCCUPATION
farming, artisan works and handicrafts
The people of Abeokuta North Local Government are pronominally farmers, most of how engages in the farming of arable crops there are also some who engage in livestock and fish farming.
The major food crops of the area are cassava, yam cocoyam, plantain, rice, maize, cashew citricand vegetables, while palm produce and cocoa form the major cash crops, as well as cotton production.
RELIGION
freedom of worship
There is freedom of worship for everyone. Muslims, Christians and traditional Religion such as Obatala, Sango, Egungun, Igunnuko etc, are found in the area
LANDMARK
OLUMO ROCK
OLUMO ROCK: is one of the most outstanding historical and socio-cultural landmarks in the Local Government Area and Abeokuta in general. The rock is situated in the heart of the Ikija, Abeokuta. The rock is a massive outcrop of granite rock of primitive formation from which the state capital derives its name – ABEOKUTA meaning UNDER THE ROCK.
LANDMARK
Ogun river
OGUN RIVER is where the state derives its name. The river ran through the heart of the old Oyo Empire. The river formed an important route for traders carrying goods by canoe between Abeokuta and the Lagos Colony.
In the Yoruba Religion, Yemoja is the divinity of Ogun River; it is generally worshipped by the people who live along its banks from its rise until where it empties into the lagoon.
economic
mineral resources
The mineral resources of economic importance in the Local Government Area are stone, granite and clay. Several quarries are also commercially operated in the Area.
2002
LAW
Local Government
The Establishment, Structure, composition, functions, funding and powers of Local Government are well enumerated in the Ogun State Local Government law as published in Gazette No. 18 Vol 77 of 2nd March, 2002 and was amended by the Ogun State House of Assembly Bill No. 37/OG/2006.