Ijebu Igbo, also written as Ijebu-Igbo, is the headquarters of Ijebu North Local Government Authority of Ogun State, Nigeria.
The town's primary economic activities are timber, cocoa, and exploitation of mineral resources and it is home to many saw mills and also a developed quarry.
Like all other Ijebus, the people of Ijebu Igbo speak the Ijebu dialect, which is distinct from but similar to the Yoruba language.
It is said that the founder, Onayelu, was a great hunter who hunted the northern parts of Odo-Oluiwa; the present Ijebu Ode, where he was a prince. Following the sudden demise of his father and the subsequent controversial accession to the throne of his younger brother, the Ofiranoye while Onayelu was away hunting, he decided to migrate from Ijebu Ode to settle permanently on the large expanse of land where he had been hunting and known today as Ijebu Igbo. Ijebu Igbo forest reserve which is called the Omo forest reserve is among the 12 biggest forest reserves in Nigeria among which are:
A short introductory expose of Ijebu Igbo the ijebu dialect by a native speaker
Ijebu igbo forest reserve
Queen Elizabeth forest reserve
J1 forest reserve
J2 forest reserve
J3 forest reserve
J4 forest reserve
Apoje forest reserve and many more.
Classification
Ijebu Igbo is divided into five clans; Oke-Sopin, Oke-Agbo, Ojowo, Atikori, and Japara.
An Oba (king) is enthroned to govern each of these clans. These Obas are classified as "second-class" and they all submit to the headship of the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo. The Orimolusi is a first-class and he is the supreme head of Ijebu-Igbo.
Traditional Rulers in Ijebu-Igbo and its Environment
Orimolusi is the traditional ruler of ijebu Igbo land and presides over four local government areas and 10 Local Community Development Area (LCDA) in Ogun state Nigeria, which is the largest kingdom in Ogun state in term of land mass with more than 300 villages.
Local Government Areas
Ijebu North local government
iIebu North East local government
Ijebu East local government
Ogun Waterside local government
Local Community Development Areas
The local governments and LCDA are all under the authority of the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo( Oloja Igbo).
The last Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo was late Oba Samuel Adetayo Onasanya[1] (Ikupakude IV), who died in 1994.
Ijebu East Ogbere
Ijebu East Central Ojowo
Ijebu North Ijebu Igbo
Ijebu North Central Oru
Ijebu Igbo West Ojowo
Ago Iwoye Ibipe
Ijebu North East Atan
Yemoji Ilese
Geography
Ijebu Igbo is the second largest town in Ogun State and the largest among Ijebus in terms of land mass, there are arable land for farming.[2]
Also there are hundreds of villages and hamlet under Ijebu Igbo. The town is bordered by Ibadan, Ikire, and Ondo.
High Schools & Colleges
Ijebu Igbo boasts of many secondary schools, amongst which are two of the foremost secondary schools in Nigeria, Molusi College & Abusi Edumare Academy founded on January 28, 1949 and in January 1971 respectively.
Ijebu Igbo is also home to some higher institutions, such as; Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic[3] (AAPOLY) Which is owned by Ogun State government, established 2004 [4] and Nigeria Prison Service Academy[5] a first of its kind institution in sub-Saharan Africa
Notable People from Ijebu Igbo
Ijebu Igbo is the political headquarter as well as the commercial nerve centre of Ijebu North local government with many of its indigenes playing actively on the national political stage. Ijebu igbo has also produced prominent politicians and business men in the history of Nigeria like Mike Adenuga,[6]Abraham Adesanya, Akinwumi Adesina, President of the AfDB,Olanrewaju Kassim (shokas), Olabiyi Durojaiye, world renowned Prof of medicine, Oshotimehin, Buruji Kashamu, Hon. Bankole, Olalekan Mustapha, Abraham Adesanya, Sefiu Adegbenga Kaka and Oluwatosin Oluyemi.[7] and more
References
^"Game Of Thrones: An Ìjẹ̀bú-Igbó Story, Odolaye Aremu". The Elites Nigeria. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
^"Ijebu-Igbo Town in Ogun Nigeria Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
^"List of approved NBTE State government owned Polytechnics in Nigeria". NBTE portal.
^"AAPOLY – Abraham Adesanya Polythecnic". Retrieved 2020-02-21.
^"Amenities: Prison Academy seeks partnership with host community". P.M. News. 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
^"Why I joined Ogun governorship race – Senator Kashamu". P.M. News. 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Ijebu Igbo news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message Ijebu Igbo Yoruba Ijẹ bu Igbo is a town in Ogun State Nigeria It is approximately a 15 minute drive north of Ijebu Ode Ijebu Igbo Oloja IgboIjebu IgboCoordinates 6 58 N 4 00 E 6 967 N 4 000 E 6 967 4 000 Coordinates 6 58 N 4 00 E 6 967 N 4 000 E 6 967 4 000CountryNigeriaStateOgunGovernment TypeDemocraticTime zoneUTC 01 Summer DST UTC 01 WAT ClimateAwIjebu Igbo also written as Ijebu Igbo is the headquarters of Ijebu North Local Government Authority of Ogun State Nigeria The town s primary economic activities are timber cocoa and exploitation of mineral resources and it is home to many saw mills and also a developed quarry Like all other Ijebus the people of Ijebu Igbo speak the Ijebu dialect which is distinct from but similar to the Yoruba language Contents 1 History 2 Classification 3 Traditional Rulers in Ijebu Igbo and its Environment 4 Government 5 Local Government Areas 6 Local Community Development Areas 7 Geography 8 High Schools amp Colleges 9 Notable People from Ijebu Igbo 10 ReferencesHistory EditIt is said that the founder Onayelu was a great hunter who hunted the northern parts of Odo Oluiwa the present Ijebu Ode where he was a prince Following the sudden demise of his father and the subsequent controversial accession to the throne of his younger brother the Ofiranoye while Onayelu was away hunting he decided to migrate from Ijebu Ode to settle permanently on the large expanse of land where he had been hunting and known today as Ijebu Igbo Ijebu Igbo forest reserve which is called the Omo forest reserve is among the 12 biggest forest reserves in Nigeria among which are source source source source source source source source source source source source A short introductory expose of Ijebu Igbo the ijebu dialect by a native speaker Ijebu igbo forest reserve Queen Elizabeth forest reserve J1 forest reserve J2 forest reserve J3 forest reserve J4 forest reserve Apoje forest reserve and many more Classification EditIjebu Igbo is divided into five clans Oke Sopin Oke Agbo Ojowo Atikori and Japara An Oba king is enthroned to govern each of these clans These Obas are classified as second class and they all submit to the headship of the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo The Orimolusi is a first class and he is the supreme head of Ijebu Igbo Traditional Rulers in Ijebu Igbo and its Environment EditThe Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo The Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye The Limeri of Awa The Alaporu of Ilaporu The Oloru of Oru Ijebu The Sopenlukale of Oke Sopin The Bejeroku of Oke Agbo The Olokine of Ojowo The Keegbo of Atikori The Abija Parako of Japara The Lowa of Asigidi Government EditOrimolusi is the traditional ruler of ijebu Igbo land and presides over four local government areas and 10 Local Community Development Area LCDA in Ogun state Nigeria which is the largest kingdom in Ogun state in term of land mass with more than 300 villages Local Government Areas EditIjebu North local governmentiIebu North East local governmentIjebu East local governmentOgun Waterside local governmentLocal Community Development Areas EditThe local governments and LCDA are all under the authority of the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo Oloja Igbo The last Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo was late Oba Samuel Adetayo Onasanya 1 Ikupakude IV who died in 1994 Ijebu East OgbereIjebu East Central OjowoIjebu North Ijebu IgboIjebu North Central OruIjebu Igbo West OjowoAgo Iwoye IbipeIjebu North East AtanYemoji IleseGeography EditIjebu Igbo is the second largest town in Ogun State and the largest among Ijebus in terms of land mass there are arable land for farming 2 Also there are hundreds of villages and hamlet under Ijebu Igbo The town is bordered by Ibadan Ikire and Ondo High Schools amp Colleges EditIjebu Igbo boasts of many secondary schools amongst which are two of the foremost secondary schools in Nigeria Molusi College amp Abusi Edumare Academy founded on January 28 1949 and in January 1971 respectively Ijebu Igbo is also home to some higher institutions such as Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic 3 AAPOLY Which is owned by Ogun State government established 2004 4 and Nigeria Prison Service Academy 5 a first of its kind institution in sub Saharan AfricaNotable People from Ijebu Igbo EditIjebu Igbo is the political headquarter as well as the commercial nerve centre of Ijebu North local government with many of its indigenes playing actively on the national political stage Ijebu igbo has also produced prominent politicians and business men in the history of Nigeria like Mike Adenuga 6 Abraham Adesanya Akinwumi Adesina President of the AfDB Olanrewaju Kassim shokas Olabiyi Durojaiye world renowned Prof of medicine Oshotimehin Buruji Kashamu Hon Bankole Olalekan Mustapha Abraham Adesanya Sefiu Adegbenga Kaka and Oluwatosin Oluyemi 7 and moreReferences Edit Game Of Thrones An Ijẹ bu Igbo Story Odolaye Aremu The Elites Nigeria 2019 04 16 Retrieved 2020 02 21 Ijebu Igbo Town in Ogun Nigeria Guide www nigeriagalleria com Retrieved 2020 02 21 List of approved NBTE State government owned Polytechnics in Nigeria NBTE portal AAPOLY Abraham Adesanya Polythecnic Retrieved 2020 02 21 Amenities Prison Academy seeks partnership with host community P M News 2019 05 14 Retrieved 2020 02 21 Mike Adenuga Forbes Retrieved 2020 02 21 Why I joined Ogun governorship race Senator Kashamu P M News 2019 10 07 Retrieved 2020 02 21 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ijebu Igbo amp oldid 1130916739, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
