Western State (Nigeria)

Western State (Nigeria)

The former Western State of Nigeria was formed in 1967 when the Western Region was subdivided into the states of Lagos and Western State. Its capital was Ibadan, which was the capital of the old region.

In 1976 the state was subdivided into three new states, Ogun, Ondo and Oyo.

Western State Governors

*Robert Adeyinka Adebayo (28 May 19671 April 1971)
*Christopher Rotimi (1 April 1971 – July 1975)
*Akintunde Aduwo (July 1975 – March 1976)

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