Ogun Water Side

Ogun waterside local government area is situated within Ogun state, South-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Abigi. Ogun waterside LGA is bordered by the Ijebu east LGA and by parts of Ondo and Lagos states. Towns and villages that make up Ogun waterside LGA include Ayila, Atijere, Irokun, Efire, Ibiade, Iwopin, Ibu, and Ode omi. The estimated population of Ogun waterside LGA is put at 194,600 inhabitants with the majority of the area’s dwellers being members of the Yoruba ethnic group. The Yoruba language is commonly spoken in Ogun waterside LGA while the religions of Christianity and Islam are practiced in the LGA. A number of colourful festivals such as the Eje festival are held in Ogun waterside LGA while the notable landmarks in the area include the Illushin Rubber estate. Notable traditional rulers in ogun waterside LGA include the Onirokun of Irokun and the Otomo of Abigi.

GEOGRAPHY OF OGUN WATER SIDE

Ogun waterside LGA covers a total area of 1000 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 25 degrees centigrade. The LGA lies on the Bight of Benin and has close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The LGA lies off the shores of the Lagos Lagoon and boasts an average humidity level of 80 percent.

ECONOMY OF OGUN WATER SIDE

Fishing is a critical economic activity in Ogun waterside LGA with the area’s several water bodies being rich in seafood. Trade also flourishes in this LGA with the area hosting several markets which provide platforms for the exchange of a variety of goods and services. Other important enterprises adopted by the people of Ogun waterside LGA include lumbering, hunting, farming, and trade.