Osun State is an inland state in south-western Nigeria with Osogbo as its capital. The current governor of Osun State is Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, who assumed office on 26th November 2018. Osun State is home to several of Nigeria’s most famous landmarks, including the Obafemi Awolowo University which is located in the ancient town of Ile-Ife, an important early center of political and religious development for Yoruba culture. Other important cities and towns in Osun state include the ancient kingdom-capitals of Oke-Ila Orangun, Ila Orangun, Ede, and Ilesa. The major sub-ethnic groups in Osun State are Ife, Ijesha, Oyo, Ibolo and Igbomina of the Yoruba people, although there are also people from other parts of Nigeria. Yoruba and English are the official languages. People of Osun State practice Islam, Christianity and paganism called traditional faith.