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{{Short description|Town in Oyo State, Nigeria}}

{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
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'''Oyo Igboho''' is a large town in [[Oyo State]], [[Nigeria]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Orelope]] [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]]. It has an estimated population of 400,000.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}
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'''Oyo Igboho''' is a large town in [[Oyo State]], [[Nigeria]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Orelope]] [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]]. It has an estimated population of 200,000.


The town has a post office<ref>{{cite web | title = Post Office Locator | work = | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostOffice_Locator.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130227062208/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostOffice_Locator.aspx | archive-date = 2013-02-27 | url-status = dead }}</ref> and a radio station.
The town has a post office<ref>{{cite web | title = Post Office Locator | work = | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostOffice_Locator.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130227062208/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostOffice_Locator.aspx | archive-date = 2013-02-27 | url-status = dead }}</ref> and a radio station.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


== History ==
== History ==
Igboho was founded by [[Alaafin]] [[Eguguojo]] as the capital of the [[Oyo Empire]] in the 16th century while the Oyo had been driven from their previous capital of Oyo-Ile by their [[Nupe people|Nupe]] enemies. It had strong natural defenses and was surrounded by triple walls, allowing the Oyo to resist the Nupe. It remained the Oyo capital for Eguguojo's successors until Oyo-Ile was reoccupied by [[Abipa]]. Òyó Igboho is hosted four Alaafins and they are buried in Igbo Oba beside First Baptist Church, Obaago, the Igbo Oba is monitored and supervised by the Aare of Igboho. Igboho as very peaceful and loving. There are various quarters in Igboho which includes Igbope-Baale, Modeeke-Ònà Onibode, Booni-Ibabooni, Iyeye-Baale, Ago-IgiIsubu, Okegboho (smallest quarters)-Onigboho, Jakuta, Waala, Idi elegba, Akitipa among others are also some of the quarters in Igboho. The town has a town hall situated in Owode,a Radio Station brought by Emeritus Professor Dibu Ojerinde at Owode too as well, First Central Mosque in the town is at Modeeke while the First ever Church is First Baptist Church, Obaago Igboho (Est. 1922) with Rev. Dr. S A. Adediran as the Pastor.
Igboho was founded by [[Alaafin]] [[Eguguojo]] as the capital of the [[Oyo Empire]] in the 16th century while the Oyo had been driven from their previous capital of Oyo-Ile by their [[Nupe people|Nupe]] enemies. It had strong natural defenses and was surrounded by triple walls, allowing the Oyo to resist the Nupe. It remained the Oyo capital for Eguguojo's successors until [[Oyo-Ile]] was reoccupied by [[Abipa]]. [[Òyó Igboho]] is hosted four Alaafins and they are buried in Igbo Oba beside First Baptist Church, Obaago, the Igbo-Oba is monitored and supervised by the Aare of Igboho. Igboho as very peaceful and loving. There are various quarters in Igboho which includes Oke-gboho which host the Palace of Onigboho of Igboho Land, Obaago (Alepata), Modeeke (Ònà Onibode), Booni-Iba booni, Ago-IgiIsubu, Jakuta, Waala, Idi elegba, Akitipa among others are also some of the quarters in Igboho. The town has a town hall situated in Owode,a Radio Station brought by Emeritus Professor Dibu Ojerinde at Owode too as well, First Central Mosque in the town is at Modeeke while the First ever Church is [[First Baptist Church, Obaago, Igboho]] (Est. 1922) with Rev. Dr. S A. Adediran as the Pastor.
Igboho is well represented both home and abroad with the First Nigerian Professor of tests and measurements coming from the town, Professor Dibu Ojerinde.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ric6OhxbCS0C&pg=PA3 |title=Kingdoms of the Yoruba |first=Robert Sydney |last=Smith |publisher=University of Wisconsin Press |year=1988 |isbn=9780299116040 |edition=3rd |pages=32–33}}</ref>
Igboho is well represented both home and abroad with the First Nigerian Professor of tests and measurements coming from the town, Professor Dibu Ojerinde.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ric6OhxbCS0C&pg=PA3 |title=Kingdoms of the Yoruba |first=Robert Sydney |last=Smith |publisher=University of Wisconsin Press |year=1988 |isbn=9780299116040 |edition=3rd |pages=32–33}}</ref>


==Geography and economy==
==Geography and economy==
Igboho lies in fertile country of wooded savanna. It spreads over an extensive area, being surrounded by mud walls for protection from wars in those days. yams, cassava, maize, other fruits, and shea butter are the chief articles of trade. It is a key export location for tobacco, fruits, and kola nuts.
Igboho lies in fertile country of wooded savanna. It spreads over an extensive area, being surrounded by mud walls for protection from wars in those days. yams, cassava, maize, other fruits, and shea butter are the chief articles of trade. It is a key export location for tobacco, fruits, and kola nuts.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


Igboho is about 405m-445m above sea level, home to several shrines. The town depends on the Dam in Akitipa for its water supply, which is not always dependable. The dam is situated in the Oorelope local government area of Oyo State in the West of Nigeria, about 162&nbsp;km northwest of the state capital Ibadan .
Igboho is about 405m-445m above sea level, home to several shrines. The town depends on the Dam in Akitipa for its water supply, which is not always dependable. The dam is situated in the Oorelope local government area of Oyo State in the West of Nigeria, about 162&nbsp; km northwest of the state capital Ibadan.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


Home to various farm products. Known for its yam production and maize in large quantities.
Home to various farm products. Known for its yam production and maize in large quantities. Igboho is the food basket of Oyo state and [[Owode market]] (which opens every 5 days) is the largest yarm market in southwest Nigeria with people bringing yarm and other farm produce from far and near.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


==Religion==
==Religion==
Igboho, like many other Yoruba towns and cities, is inhabited by Christians, Muslims and the adherents of African Traditional Religious belief.
Igboho, like many other Yoruba towns and cities, is inhabited by Christians, Muslims, and the adherents of African Traditional Religious belief.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

==Education==
The first school, Baptist Central (primary) school, was established by the missionary in the year 1940, and the first secondary school, [[Irepo Grammar school]] was established in the 1960s to serve the people of Igboho, [[Kisi, Nigeria|Kisi]], and [[Igbeti]] at the time. Today, Igboho is home to several primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Other public secondary schools include;{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}
1. [[Igboho More Community Secondary School]], Idi-Elegba.
2. [[Ifelodun Grammar School]], Oke-Loko.
3. [[Baptist High School]], Owode.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
Igboho connects [[Ilorin]] by road through Igbope, It also connects to [[Igbeti]] [[Kisi, Oyo|Kishi]], [[Ogbooro]], [[Sepeteri]] and [[Baruten]] Kwara State
Igboho connects [[Ilorin]] by road through Igbope, It also connects to [[Igbeti]] [[Kisi, Oyo|Kishi]], [[Ogbooro]], [[Sepeteri]] and [[Baruten]] Kwara State.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

==Igboho Diaspora Forum (IDF)==
The [[Igboho Diaspora Forum (IDF)]] was formed with the sole purpose of bringing the sons and daughters of Igboho in the diaspora together for the unity and development of our hometown. Igboho is a historic, noble, and lovely town, reputed for self-help development. Igboho is the resting place of four Alaafins and the home of great and successful people from different walks of life. There is strength in unity and our efforts are directed towards bringing unity, glory, greatness, and development to Igboho. Since the Forum focuses on unity and development, it intends not to be involved in chieftaincy, political, religious, or any sectionalist matters. The Forum is a forward-looking organization with progressive ideas. Members are determined and committed to implementing the mission and vision of the organization.

The first IDF meeting was held on January 29, 2022 via zoom, and members have since been meeting on a monthly basis. The constitution of the Forum has been developed and ratified, and officers have been elected. The Forum is a 501(c )(3), non-profit organization and is officially registered in the State of New Jersey, U.S.A. <ref>{{|url=https://igbohodiasporaforum.org/about-us/}}</ref>


==Notable natives and residents==
==Notable natives and residents==
* [[Emeritus Professor]] [[Dibu Ojerinde]], First Professor of Tests and Measurements in Nigeria and Africa as well as Former CEO, NECO and JAMB
* [[Dibu Ojerinde]], First Professor of Tests and Measurements in Nigeria and Africa as well as Former CEO, NECO, and JAMB
* [HRM.Oba Abdulrasheed Adetoyese,Jayeola Anukulapo 3.]The Ina Onibode Of Igboho land.
* Engr.[[Abdulrauf Aderemi Olaniyan.]] The Deputy Governor Oyo State.
* [[Rev. Gbade Alabi]], Chairman, CBC, Lekki, Lagos
* [[Dr. Adesiji Gbade-Alabi]], U. S
* [[Eng. Adesola Adesope]], U. S
* Dr. [[Seun Ojerinde]], renowned Cybersecurity lecturer, FUT Minna
* [[Adelowo Adesola]]
* [[Braigaider General Tunji Ojerinde]]
* [[Major General Adesope A Adigun]], Director Nigerian Army Finance Corps
* [[Mr. Gbade Adesola]], Registrar, Federal School of Survey, Oyo.
* * [[Hon.Olumide Ojerunde.]], Member House if assembly.
* [[Dayo Odewo]], Founder Solat, Ikeja, an award winner with Huawei
* [[Otunba Moses Alake Adeyemo]], Most loyal deputy Governor for 8 years. 2011-2019
* [[Hon. Micheal Okunlade]], former member, Òyó state house of assembly.
* [[Hon. Samuel Okunlade (Ododo)]], Longest serving caretaker chairman
* [[ Comrade Abdulrahman Opeyemi Adigun]], Politician, Activist and Secretary General Nigerian Association of Science Students, NASS-NATIONAL BODY<ref>https://commons.wikimedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk:ADIXYOUNG1&oldid=611826660</ref>
* [[Dn. E. A. O Adeola]], renowned Principal retired
* [[Prince Joel Oyeyiola]], former SUG Leader at Ago-Iwoye, Political and Human Rights activist
* [[HRH, Oba John Bolarinwa Oyetola II]], Onigboho of Igboho
* [[Hon.Abdul-Lateef Ayawo]] Member Oyo State House of Assembly
* [[Mr. Ayoade Jubril Ajibade]]
* [[Sunday Igboho]] Yoruba right activist
* [[Sunday Igboho]] Yoruba right activist

==Notable places and historical facts==
* [[Igbo Oba]], where four Alaafins were buried, behind First Baptist Church, Obaago Area,
* [[First Baptist Church, Igboho|First Baptist Church]] Igboho, First Church in the town, mother of Okegboho Baptist Church, Zion Baptist Church, Baptist Church, Igbope, C & S Ònà Iwamimo among others.
* [[Wema Bank]], Igboho
* [[Irepo Grammar School]], founded in the 1960s, first Secondary School in the Old Irepo Local Government.
* [[Igboho-More Community Grammar School]]
* [[Baptist Central School]]
* [[Central Mosque, Modeeke|Central Mosque]], Igboho First Central mosque built.
* [[Ahlu sunnah central mosque]], first Ahlu Sunnah central mosque Ago-molaba Igboho
* [[Igboho Town Hall]], located in Owode
* [[Gravity FM, 88.1]], Owode, Igboho
* [[Alepata Palace]], Obaago, Igboho
* Oba Ona Onibode Palace where 4 Alafin ruled Oyo Empire from.
* [[Onigboho palace]] okegboho, Igboho
* [[C&S, Ònà Iwa Mimo]], Temple, Igboho
* [[Orioke Adeola]], Oke-loko, Igboho
* [[Oorelope Central Mosque]], Owode Igboho
* [[White House]]
* [[Osanta Microfinance Bank]], Oke-Afin, Igboho
* [[Doyin Hotel]], Akitipa, Igboho
* [[Riverside Hotel (Igboho)|Riverside Hotel]], Booni, Igboho
* [[Adeniyi Hospital]], Igbope, Igboho
* [[Owode Market]]
* [[Kara Market]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Populated places in Oyo State]]


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Igboho
Igboho-Okeogun
Igboho
Nickname(s): 
Igboho m'ore, ọmọ alagbado ode
Motto: 
No gree no surrender
Igboho is located in Nigeria
Igboho
Igboho
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°50′N 3°45′E / 8.833°N 3.750°E / 8.833; 3.750
Country Nigeria
StateOyo State
GovernorEngr. Seyi Makinde
Local Government ChairmanHon. OGUNDIRAN JACOB OLAWALE
Elevation
445 m (1,460 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
400,000[1]
 • Ethnicities
Yoruba
 • Religions
45% Christianity 53% Islam and 2% Traditional Religion
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Oyo Igboho is a large town in Oyo State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Orelope Local Government Area. It has an estimated population of 400,000.[citation needed]

The town has a post office[2] and a radio station.[citation needed]

History

[edit]

Igboho was founded by Alaafin Eguguojo as the capital of the Oyo Empire in the 16th century while the Oyo had been driven from their previous capital of Oyo-Ile by their Nupe enemies. It had strong natural defenses and was surrounded by triple walls, allowing the Oyo to resist the Nupe. It remained the Oyo capital for Eguguojo's successors until Oyo-Ile was reoccupied by Abipa. Òyó Igboho is hosted four Alaafins and they are buried in Igbo Oba beside First Baptist Church, Obaago, the Igbo-Oba is monitored and supervised by the Aare of Igboho. Igboho as very peaceful and loving. There are various quarters in Igboho which includes Oke-gboho which host the Palace of Onigboho of Igboho Land, Obaago (Alepata), Modeeke (Ònà Onibode), Booni-Iba booni, Ago-IgiIsubu, Jakuta, Waala, Idi elegba, Akitipa among others are also some of the quarters in Igboho. The town has a town hall situated in Owode,a Radio Station brought by Emeritus Professor Dibu Ojerinde at Owode too as well, First Central Mosque in the town is at Modeeke while the First ever Church is First Baptist Church, Obaago, Igboho (Est. 1922) with Rev. Dr. S A. Adediran as the Pastor. Igboho is well represented both home and abroad with the First Nigerian Professor of tests and measurements coming from the town, Professor Dibu Ojerinde.[3]

Geography and economy

[edit]

Igboho lies in fertile country of wooded savanna. It spreads over an extensive area, being surrounded by mud walls for protection from wars in those days. yams, cassava, maize, other fruits, and shea butter are the chief articles of trade. It is a key export location for tobacco, fruits, and kola nuts.[citation needed]

Igboho is about 405m-445m above sea level, home to several shrines. The town depends on the Dam in Akitipa for its water supply, which is not always dependable. The dam is situated in the Oorelope local government area of Oyo State in the West of Nigeria, about 162  km northwest of the state capital Ibadan.[citation needed]

Home to various farm products. Known for its yam production and maize in large quantities. Igboho is the food basket of Oyo state and Owode market (which opens every 5 days) is the largest yarm market in southwest Nigeria with people bringing yarm and other farm produce from far and near.[citation needed]

Religion

[edit]

Igboho, like many other Yoruba towns and cities, is inhabited by Christians, Muslims, and the adherents of African Traditional Religious belief.[citation needed]

Education

[edit]

The first school, Baptist Central (primary) school, was established by the missionary in the year 1940, and the first secondary school, Irepo Grammar school was established in the 1960s to serve the people of Igboho, Kisi, and Igbeti at the time. Today, Igboho is home to several primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Other public secondary schools include;[citation needed] 1. Igboho More Community Secondary School, Idi-Elegba. 2. Ifelodun Grammar School, Oke-Loko. 3. Baptist High School, Owode.

Transportation

[edit]

Igboho connects Ilorin by road through Igbope, It also connects to Igbeti Kishi, Ogbooro, Sepeteri and Baruten Kwara State.[citation needed]

Igboho Diaspora Forum (IDF)

[edit]

The Igboho Diaspora Forum (IDF) was formed with the sole purpose of bringing the sons and daughters of Igboho in the diaspora together for the unity and development of our hometown. Igboho is a historic, noble, and lovely town, reputed for self-help development. Igboho is the resting place of four Alaafins and the home of great and successful people from different walks of life. There is strength in unity and our efforts are directed towards bringing unity, glory, greatness, and development to Igboho. Since the Forum focuses on unity and development, it intends not to be involved in chieftaincy, political, religious, or any sectionalist matters. The Forum is a forward-looking organization with progressive ideas. Members are determined and committed to implementing the mission and vision of the organization.

The first IDF meeting was held on January 29, 2022 via zoom, and members have since been meeting on a monthly basis. The constitution of the Forum has been developed and ratified, and officers have been elected. The Forum is a 501(c )(3), non-profit organization and is officially registered in the State of New Jersey, U.S.A. [4]

Notable natives and residents

[edit]
  • Dibu Ojerinde, First Professor of Tests and Measurements in Nigeria and Africa as well as Former CEO, NECO, and JAMB
  • Sunday Igboho Yoruba right activist

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "City (town): Igboho: map, population, location". TipTopGlobe. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
  2. ^ "Post Office Locator". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2013-02-27. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  3. ^ Smith, Robert Sydney (1988). Kingdoms of the Yoruba (3rd ed.). University of Wisconsin Press. pp. 32–33. ISBN 9780299116040.
  4. ^ {{|url=https://igbohodiasporaforum.org/about-us/}}

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