Western State (Nigeria)

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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.

v t e Premiers and Governors of Western Region / Western State

Western Region Premiers	Obafemi Awolowo Samuel Akintola Moses Majekodunmi Samuel Akintola

Western Region Governors	John Dalzell Rankin Adesoji Aderemi Joseph Fadahunsi Adekunle Fajuyi Robert Adeyinka Adebayo

Western State Governors	Robert Adeyinka Adebayo Christopher Oluwole Rotimi Akintunde Aduwo David Jemibewon

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