Ogun State is special for being the almost exclusive site of Ofada rice production. The rice was actually named after Ofada town, where it was successfully cultivated.
The history of Ogun State is quite brief because it was simply carved out of former provinces. The state is known for its production of Ofada rice.
Legit.ng recently published information about the state creation process in Nigeria and the creators of various states. Nigerian states were created at varying times in Nigeria's history and by various regimes.
Each is a semi-autonomous political unit that shares powers with the country's federal government, as stated in the Nigerian constitution.
Source: Legit.ng
