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City in Ogun state, Nigeria
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Ijebu-Ode is a town in Ogun State in the South Western geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is close to the A121 highway. The city is about 110 km north-east of Lagos by road, and within 100 km (62 mi) of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern part of Ogun State.
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Built between 800-1000 AD, this large defensive system of walls and ditches is on Nigeria's tentative list of potential UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
An historical landmark, it is very clean and serene.The inhabitants have a very regimented lifestyle and a call to prayer is given in the morning and evening.
This location is where the Ojude Oba celebration takes place. This is a ceremonial occasion that has been held for over 150 years, a gathering of sons of Ijebuland where they celebrate their history and heritage.The highlight of this celebration is the age group celebration otherwise known as 'Regberegbe who appear in their different outfits.
The wars of Ijebu are also simulated where the descendants of those warriors who fought engage in mock battles, they all dressed in ceremonial clothing. There is a lot of drumming, dancing, singing and horse-riding.
Ijebu people have the reputation of being wealthy and this is displayed in this extravagant celebration with much splendour. The Paramount Ruler Oba Sikiru Adetona is focal in this celebration, a well-respected and revered Oba.
It is the town hall where gatherings are held and social activities are carried out as well. In the days of old the people met with their King there.
Museum
It is palatial and considered a museum.
Featuring horses with beautiful and vintage carts parading the streets of Ijebu-Ode in the hours of the morning and eventually ride to the palace of the king to celebrate.
The Omo Forest Reserve is home to over 200 types of trees, 8000 species of plants and 125 species of birds and mammals. It is the largest forest reserve in Ogun State. The Omo Forest has a river that lies within the 132,000 hectares of land. Visitors can practise fishing on this river. They can also try out activities practised in the reserve such as farming, elephant riding, camping, hunting, hiking and sawmilling.
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Equipped with a lounge and garden.
You can always book this hotel remotely even before your visit.
This hotel is budget-friendly and costs less than other hotels nearby.
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Shared cabs
From parks otherwise known as motor parks you can get public transport shared with other travellers particularly from Ojota, Oshodi and Ketu motor parks.
By train
You could go by train from Lagos Iddo Terminus to Ibadan and then taking a taxi to Ijebu Ode.
By ferry
By ferry from CMS to Ebute Ikorodu then by taxi to Ijebu Ode then journey last about 2 hr and cost ₦15,000-20,000.
By plane
The journey via Lagos to Ibadan then a taxi to Ijebu Ode takes the longest and is the most expensive but is the most convenient journey, taking about 3 hours.
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