Popularly known as the “Gateway state ” for its geographical proximity to erstwhile federal capital Lagos, Ogun state was created out of the former Western Region in 1976. The state predominantly populated by native Yoruba's, has a rich pre-colonial history and its capital, Abeokuta, is an ancient and important town for the Yoruba's; especially those of the Egba subgroup.

Beside the Egba, other Yoruba sub-dialects in the state include the Owus, Ijebus, Aworis, Eguns, and the Rooms. Ogun state shares its entire southern border with Lagos, while Oyo, Osun and Ondo states lie to it's north and Republic of Benin.

The Gateway state is subdivided into 20 Local Government Areas: Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado-Ondo/Ota, Egbado North, Egbado South, Ewekoro, Ifo, Ijebu East, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Ijebu Ode, Ikenne, Imeko Afon, Ipokia, Obafemi Owode, Odeda, Odogbolu, Ogun Waterside, Remo North,and Shagamu.

Located in the rainfall region, Ogun state produce a variety of economically important crops such as oil palm, kolanut, cocoa, and rubber. The state is also a foremost producer of timber and a number of non-timber forest resources, but enjoys more fame as a major centre for learning; hosting more tertiary institutions than any other Nigerian state.

Ogun state is home to a federal university, three state government universities, and five private universities including Babcock university; the first private university in Nigeria.

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