Afijio is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarter is in the town of Jobele. It has an area of 722 km2 and a population of 134,173 at the 2006 census.

Afijio Local Council, as history has it, has been established three (3) times. The Afijio Provisional Authority was established in 1964. Second, in 1981, the entire area was merged with Oyo Local Government before it was reestablished as an autonomous political entity in May 1989 under the name Afijio, which is an acronym for Awe, Akinmoorin, Fiditi, Ilora, Imini, Jobele, Iware, Iluaje, Oluwatedo, and Ojutaye, the major towns that comprise the Local Government.

THE NEIGHBOURS
Afijio Local Government is inhabited by peace loving people. They are hardworking, hospitable and lawabiding.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Afijio has a relatively low cost of living. This means that you can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
THE LIFESTYLE
The lifestyle in Afijio, Oyo State is generally influenced by the Yoruba culture and traditions, which have been passed down through generations. The people of Afijio are predominantly farmers, with agriculture being the primary source of income for many households. However, there are also artisans and traders who engage in various businesses.
THE MARKET
"The indigenous people of Afijio Local Government are largely farmers who grow a wide range of agricultural goods such as maize, yam, cassava, groundnut, fruit, cocoa, Kolanut, Coffee, Orange and oil palm. . Several markets exist notably: Iware, Aawe, Fiditi, Ilora, Ijaye-Ojutaye and Eleekara Markets."
YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
Afijio is a great place to visit or live if you're looking for a combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, delicious food, friendly people, and affordability.