History:
Oyo State, which bears the sobriquet the “Peace-Setter”, came into existence consequent upon state creation exercise embarked upon since Nigeria’s independent in 1960.Going down memory lane, Western Region was one of the three Regions created by the McPherson constitution of 1954 which introduced a high level of autonomy for the regions. Western region which was by the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo as the first Head of Government and later Premier, become self-governing in 1957 as a prelude to political independent of the country in 1960.

The acquisition of the sobriquet “The Pace-State State” by Oyo State cannot be regarded as Fortuitous, self – imposing or window dressing. The state has a rich cultural traditional, vibrant economic climate and intimidation political history which become a show-piece for other component parts of the country.

Oyo state is synonymous with milestone achievement, recording “FIRST” in many aspects of human
endeavour, particularly in the establishment of infrastructures, which were later copied by other state of the
Federation.

= The first Nigeria University: University of Ibadan

= The first international stadium in Africa: The Liberty Stadium, Ibadan

= The first Television station in Africa: WNTV (now NTA), Ibadan

= The first general Hospital in Nigeria: The Adeoyo General Hospital.

= The first Teaching Hospital in Nigeria: The University college Hospital(UCH),Ibadan
= The first Five-Star Hotel in Nigeria: Premier Hotel, Ibadan.

= The first High- rise building in Nigeria: 25 story Cocoa House Building, Ibadan

= The first motorable road in Nigeria: The Ibadan to Oyo road

= The first Government Secretariat Complex in Nigeria: Oyo State government Secretariat, agodi, Ibadan.

= The first Branch of the Nigeria Society of Engineers(NSE):The Ibadan Branch