Block of Flats in Abeokuta North, Ogun

Abeokuta North is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State, Nigeria. It has its headquarters in Akomoje town. The Local Government first came into existence in 1981, as Abeokuta South Local Government, but was later merged the same year to make up the defunct Abeokuta Local Government. It however re-emerged again on 27^th September, 1991 when the Federal Government created some new local governments to meet the demand for Government to be closer to the people at the grassroots.

The dominating tribe is the Yoruba tribe. The major Language spoken is the Yoruba Language with Egba and Owu dialects. People in this area generally engage in farming and agriculture. There are also some who engage in livestock and fish farming. The major food crops of the area include Cassava, Coco-yam, Plantain, Maize and Vegetables, while Palm-produce and Cocoa, form the major cash-crops.