Oyo state is blessed with humongous tourism potentials, these attractions varies from historical tourism, relics and monuments, eco tourism and among others.
Though many are still in their raw forms and it is quite sad that the state government have not being serious about making use of them for economic benefits of the state. We hope that with the creation of culture and Tourism ministry by Gov Seyi Makinde, the administration will set an unprecedented record in promotion of domestic tourism In the state and Nigeria at large.
Oke Ogun is located at the Norther part of Oyo state, it has boundary with Benin Republic, Niger state and kwara state, they are very rich in yoruba culture and they people predominantly traders and farmers.
Exploring Oke Ogun is something that will surely interest tourists because of the presence of unique historical and cultural items that attracts people from all over the world and enhance creativity.
Below are some of the towns you must visit when exploring Oke Ogun
Igbeti, The marble town is endowed with sixteen beautiful rocks with historical background, there are two unique rock formations with historical records the first one is Agbele, a structure which indicate a woman with a load on her head and baby strapped at her back
, Also Bata Erugba, a rock formation that looks like Bata drum, according to history its a drum which was used to sensitive people about the arrival or closeness of the enemies during war.
Igboho, It is another Major town in Oke Ogun, it has en ecotourism centre which is the source of Odo Ogun and burial sites of some of the past Alaafin
This forest called Igbo Oba meaning: The Royal Forest was specifically used to bury the first to the fourth Alaafin namely; Ofinran, Egungun Oju, Orompoto and Ajiboye, who reigned from late 15th to 16th century including the only female, powerful Alaafin and their tombs are still in Igboho till date. This is why the site is also called “Lord of the Royal Palace”.
Old Oyo National Park., South-west Nigeria with an area of 2,512 square Kilometre it was established to preserve the culture, historical and archaeological features in the abandoned sites of the then capital city of the ancient Oyo Empire at Oyo-ile, Bara and Koso, to protect, preserve.
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The uniqueness of the Old Oyo National Park is a fascinating pocket of archaeological, cultural and historical sites dotted with in and around the Park. Old Oyo National Park is most unique of all the National Park in the country because it is the only one with dual prospect of both archaeological as well as cultural/historical Park.
Ado Awaye, Like Igbeti Ado Awaye is also blessed with huge rocks and at the top of one of the rocks is Iyake Suspended Lake,
The lake is one of only two recognized suspended lakes in the world and there are so many mystery sorounded the lake a visit to the place and interaction with the tour guide will give more insight into its history and benefits of the natural water.
Oke Iho: Oke Iho is another ancient community in Kajola local government
Okeho Ahoro is a structure located between rocks,
the place served as a refuge for the people during the Dahomey war slave raid and the Fulani invasion of the Yoruba land Ahoro okeho also have burial site of some late kings , the abode during the war, café, hills, rivers, and lots more..
