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The Oyan River Dam falls about 20 km in the north of Abeokuta. The dam is being considered to be used for irrigation and hydroelectric power supply although it was initially built to supply water to Abeokuta and Lagos. Visitors can try having a picnic while enjoying the scenery. Visitors can also try out activities like fishing, and canoeing with locals.
The Oyan River Dam is in Abeokuta North local government area of Ogun State in the West of Nigeria, about 20 km north west of the state capital Abeokuta. The dam crosses the Oyan River, a tributary of the Ogun River. It is used primarily to supply raw water to Lagos and Abeokuta, but has potential for use in irrigation and power generation.
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This is quite the nifty attraction, and popular, too, as it's a large granite dome from which you can view the entirety of the city and its surroundings, including Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral and the mosque of Abeokuta. Small admission fee that includes a tour guide.
Alake of Egbaland Palace
This is the home of the Alake of Egbaland Palace. The palace gate has an inscription: "Aafin Alake Ti Ile Egba," meaning "the palace of Alake of Egbaland." The palace also houses the oldest Bible in Nigeria - a copy of the St James Version of the Bible which was presented by Queen Victoria to Chief Akinrinlewo Sodeke in 1848.
Capricorn Cinema located in Abeokuta Ogun state. A very nice place to watch your movie both local and international.
National Museum Abeokuta a museum with a wide collection of artefacts, sculptors, and relics of the Egba people. These objects tell the history of the town and the people. At the museum, the gate fee is ₦100 and visitors are offered a tour. Cameras are not allowed. The museum also has a gift shop where objects such as artefacts, bangles, crafts, magazines, books and souvenirs are sold.
MKO Abiola Stadium is a multi-use stadium that is used mostly for football matches. It is the home stadium of Gateway F.C., and has a capacity of 10,000 people.
This consists of a library with documents pertaining to the president Olusegun Obasanjo, but much more also: a research library, a recreational theater, an amusement park, and a resort.