Economically, OgunState is a major industrial hub with a growing base of factories and companies, especially along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway corridor. Agriculture remains vital in rural areas, with key crops including cassava, cocoa, and maize along with the indigenous Ofada rice. This video shows my drive from Lagos toAbeokuta. My driver AP and camera guy Michael picked me up at my house in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos and drove us down safely... Quick Facts About OgunState. Date Created: February 3, 1976. Ethnic Groups: Predominantly Yoruba (Egba, Ijebu, Yewa, Egbado, Awori). Located in South Western Nigeria, OgunState covers 16,762 square kilometres. It borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo and Osun states to the North, Ondo State to the east and the Republic of Benin to the west. Boundaries OgunState borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo State and Osun State to the north, Ondo State to the east, and the Republic of Benin to the west. Capital Abeokuta is both OgunState’s capital and most populous city. But across Ogun—from Abeokuta to Ilaro, Sagamu to Ijebu-Ode—the kilometres of road already delivered suggest a transformation that is likely to shape the state’s future for years to come. A transformation in progress. Infrastructure development rarely produces instant results. Ogun - Juju or Charm.“OgunState has what it takes to become the giant of Africa because it has a joint Free Trade Zone with Ondo, called Olokola where the government can facilitate the building of the biggest port in Africa.
