THE Ogun State government has reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing claims from some quarters in Ondo State as misleading and capable of triggering avoidable communal tension. The request was declined and subsequently reported to the Ogun State government, NNPCL and security agencies. According to the government, this engagement amounted to a tacit acknowledgment of Ogun State’s jurisdiction over the area. The government also cited lease agreements, historical community records and survey documents, including the Olokola free trade zone survey plan, as further evidence establishing Eba Island as part of Ogun State. Administrative validation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was also referenced, with the polling unit at LA Primary School, Eba, officially registered under Makun/Irokun ward in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 02, 2026 10:47 UTC