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Town in Ogun State, Nigeria
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Ilaro is a town in Ogun State, in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Ilaro town has a population of about 58,000 people. It is the headquarters of Yewa South Local Government Area, now known as Yewaland, which replaced the Egbado division of the former Western State, and later became a part of Ogun State of Nigeria. Ilaro town is about 50 km from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, and about 100 km from Ikeja, the capital city of Lagos State.
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Featuring the statue of the legendary Orona of Ilaro and his leopard, a great warrior of ancient times in the history of Ilaro.
It is a shrine that was named after a great warrior who defended the town during the Yoruba Wars like the Kiiriji war. He was ferocious and brave, an intimidating opponent to challenge. Oronna took an oath to protect Ilaro even in death. Legend has it that he disappeared into the earth and can be summoned at any time to fight for Ilaro.
Oronna festival is celebrated in his honour by the people of Ilaro every November.
Usually last for three months with almost a daily dance and magical exhibitions at the Egungun play ground in the “Ago Ishaga“ area of Ilaro town.
It is perhaps the most significant festival in the town. It usually features such events as the Sisi Ilaro beauty pageant, a football match, masquerade displays and festival dances, talent hunt and lots more.
Affordable and pocket friendly.
Standard hotel at the edge of the town.
It's a popular mini shopping mall at Orita area, Ilaro.
You can get in via the west railway line, connecting the town to Lagos and Abeokuta through Ifo junction.
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