List Of Indigenous Tribes, Languages, And Ethnic Groups In Ogun State, Nigeria
Ogun State, located in southwestern Nigeria, is predominantly inhabited by the Yoruba ethnic group, with various subgroups that have distinct dialects and cultural traditions. Below is a detailed list of the indigenous tribes, their languages, and the local government areas (LGAs) where they are predominantly found.
Indigenous Tribes, Languages, and Ethnic Groups in Ogun State
|
Ethnic Group |
Language Spoken |
Local Government Areas (LGAs) Found |
|
Egba |
Egba (Yoruba dialect) |
Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Odeda, Obafemi Owode |
|
Ijebu |
Ijebu (Yoruba dialect) |
Ijebu Ode, Ijebu North, Ijebu East, Ijebu North-East, Odogbolu |
|
Remo |
Remo (Yoruba dialect) |
Sagamu, Ikenne, Remo North |
|
Yewa (Egbado) |
Yewa (Yoruba dialect) |
Yewa North, Yewa South, Ipokia, Imeko Afon, Ado Odo/Ota |
|
Awori |
Awori (Yoruba dialect) |
Ado-Odo/Ota, parts of Ifo and Ogun Waterside |
|
Egun |
Egun |
Ipokia, parts of Yewa South and Ogun Waterside |
Key Highlights of Ogun State's Ethnic Diversity
- Linguistic Diversity – While Yoruba is the dominant language, different dialects such as Egba, Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa are spoken. The Egun language is also spoken in border areas near Benin Republic.
- Cultural Significance – Ogun State is home to major cultural festivals such as Ojude Oba Festival (Ijebu), Lisabi Festival (Egba), Oronna Festival (Yewa), and Kayo-Kayo Festival (Remo).
- Economic Activities – Agriculture, trade, and industry are the backbone of the state’s economy, with Ogun hosting major industries, including cement and manufacturing companies.
- Traditional Leadership – The state has several powerful traditional rulers, including the Alake of Egbaland, Awujale of Ijebuland, Akarigbo of Remoland, and Olu of Ilaro (Yewaland).
Ogun State’s ethnic groups contribute to its rich cultural and economic heritage.
