Ijebu Ode LGA Secretariat 🚪 | 192sqkm of Governance at Itoro

This is the ENTRANCE GATE of IJEBU ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT 🚪**THE LGA:****Land Mass**: 192 square kilometers - 192,000,000 sqm of Ijebuland**Headquarters**: ITORO, Ijebu-Ode. A historic convergence point for civic + traditional events.**HISTORY OF GOVERNANCE:****Before 1976**: Ruled as a centralized monarchy by the **AWUJALE OF IJEBU LAND** Supported by **OLORITUN MEDOGBON** - the 25 quarter heads + Osugbo and Ilamuren high chiefs who handled justice, welfare, and community order.**1976 Reform**: Modern LGA system created nationwide**First Chairman 1977**: **CHIEF VICTOR OLABISI ONABANJO** - Journalist, statesman, and future Ogun State Governor. Pioneer of the modern LGA format here. Preceded by colonial district setups and 1955 Ijebu Divisional Council under Joel Adeboye.**KING vs CHAIRMAN - THE DIFFERENCE:****Oba/Awujale**: Hereditary, life-long, custodian of culture, tradition, and spiritual peace. Rules across multiple LGAs.**LGA Chairman**: Elected/Appointed, 3-4 year tenure, handles roads, markets, waste, taxes, and grassroots infrastructure.**THE GATE:**Circular "IJEBU ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT" signage with "WELCOME" on top.This is where councilors, town planners, and chairman run the daily business of the town.From Awujale’s palace to Onabanjo’s office to today - Itoro remains the heartbeat of local governance.This is Part 9 of "TOWNS THAT BUILT US"QUESTION FOR YOU 👇Have you ever processed papers or attended a meeting at Itoro LGA? Which chairman do you remember most? Comment below 👇Documented by Bobagbadun Digital Mall, August 2026#IjebuOdeLGA #Itoro #BisiOnabanjo #Awujale #Oloritun #LocalGovernment #IjebuOde #OgunState #Nigeria #Bobagbadun #TownsThatBuiltUs