Historical Sites and Monuments in Oyo State
1. Captain Bower’s Tower
Located at Oke-Aremo, Ibadan North local Government. This scenic historical/cultural site was erected in 1936 in honour and memory of Captain R.L. Bower, one of the earliest colonial officers that once administered Ibadan metropolis between 1893 and 1897. From the tower, one can view 80% of Ibadan. It was erected as a watchtower to effectively check the anti-social behavior such as Kidnaping, human sacrifices and communal strife then common in the fast growing city of Ibadan. And protect the city against insurgency.
Captain Bower’s rules witnessed the provision of basic and fundamental freedoms. It also ushered in an era of relative peace as well as progress in education.
2. Agodi Parks and Gardens
Located at Parliament Road, beside Oyo State secretariat, Ibadan North Local Government. This is an adventure site, owned by the State Government. Sprawling beautifully over 54 hectares of gently undulating terrain and almost circumscribing a lake at its Southern end, the Agodi Gardens is located in the heart of the metropolitan city in Africa. The Garden shares the same locality with Premier Hotel on the Hill over-looking an artificial lake, Cultural Centre and the university College Hospital. Agodi Gardens is a fine example of multiple use of land for forestry, park boating and fishery, zoo, recreational and relaxation purposes. The combination of a family recreational park, horticultural nursery, diverse aquatic life, an undisturbed ecosystem and wild life make Agodi Gardens a unique tourist site. The Gardens is now being re-habilitated into a world class resort centre without disturbing its natural endowments.The Agodi Garden was established.
3. Cultural Centre
Located at Mokola Hill, Ibadan North Local Government. This scenic historical/cultural site is an architectural master piece. Its walls are decorated with African traditional mosaics depicting life scenes. It is one of the best places to learn about the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people because of historical cultural artifacts and documents. It is situated at Ibadan North Local Government Area of the State.
4. Mapo Hall
Located at Mapo Hill, Oja-Oba, Ibadan South East Local Government. This Historical/ Cultural/ Memorial/ Architectural and Aesthestic is a Colonial legacy designed by Engr. Taffy Jones in 1925. The first Local Government council office in Nigeria. It is sited or the famous Mapo hill which is the centre of the metropolitan city of Ibadan. The imposing and ancient hall can be seen from most parts of the city and remains the symbol of authority and unity of the people.
5. David Hinderer’s House( Hinderers Bishops court)
Located at Kudeti, Ibadan South East Local Government. This is Historical/ Cultural/ Religious/Memorial site. It is the first story building in Oyo State owned by Anglican church.
6. Adebisi Mansion
Located at Idi-Ikan, Ibadan North West Local Government Area. This is a Historical/ Cultural/Architectural site. The mansion was constructed over 82 years ago. It is a combination of a number of buildings as well as burial grounds with a mausoleum occupying about 400sqm.
7. Ministry of Commerce and Cooperative
Located at Secretariat, Ibadan North Local Government Area. This is a historical/political center. It is the first building that housed all other ministries during the tenure of Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo as the premier of the defunct Western Region of Nigeria.
8. University of Ibadan, Zoological Garden
Located at University of Ibadan, Ibadan North Local Government. This is an Ecological/Amusement site. The University of Ibadan zoological garden has been a popular tourist center in Nigeria because the zoo is maintained by the University; it has continued to attract lovers of animals from all parts of the country. The zoo keeps various types and classes of animals. It contains wild animals like the elephant and different type of monkeys. Small animals like rat, squirrel, hares e.t.c. are in the zoo. Birds of all types, those that can fly and those like the ostrich and peacock that only walk on two are found at the zoo.
9. Trans wonderland Amusement park
Located at Bodija, Ibadan North Local Government. This is an Amusement/ Scenic site. This is the biggest amusement park in Nigeria. It is located on the site of Old Ibadan Airport. The park provides attractions similar to Disney World in the United States of America.
10. Odo Akeu Natural Spring Water
Located at Oke-Offa, Baba-Isale, Ibadan North East Local Government. This is a Relaxation/Scenic sites. It has been in existence over 400 years ago and said to have greater and higher volume of water during the raining season.
11. A live crocodile
Located at Delesolu compound, Oje, Ibadan North East Local Government. This is a Historical site. History has it that the great grandfather of Delesolu’s descendants transformed into a crocodile and walked out of the house into the bush. Anytime a baby is born into the family, this crocodile will be found beside the baby the following morning blessing the baby by pouring water on his body. If the baby is a bastard, it will die before seven (7) days but if he is not, he will be spared. The present crocodile was put there in 1944 while the first one was believed to be their great grandfather. For this reason, the Delesolu’s descendants are forbidden to eat or take crocodile meat.
12. Irefin Palace
Located at Irefin, Ibadan North East Local Government. This is a historical, Cultural, Artistic, Spiritual and Traditional architectural site. One of the surviving legacies of our fore fathers is the Irefin Palace in Ibadan, built over 200 years ago in the traditional way of using mud to construct buildings and apartments. It also contains about 185 rooms and the building is still standing up till today. It is a fine example of our local indigenous architecture at its best. A visit to this palace will convince people of the Yoruba ingenuity in architecture.
13. St. Peters Anglican Church
Located at Aremo, Ibadan North East Local Government. This is a Spiritual, Religious and Architectural site. The church was constructed by Europeans missionaries over 150 years ago on a vast area of land on which hospitals, schools and burial ground among other things are also located. The church architecture was designed as a model church of England.
14. Oke- Ibadan Shrine ( Ojubo)
Located at Eleyele, Ibadan North West Local Government. This is a Recreation,Architectural and Scenic sites. Oke- Ibadan (Ibadan Hill) is located at Eleyele area of Ibadan. This Hill is home to the guardian deity of Ibadan city. At the foot of the hill is a beautiful lake open to fishing and canoe trips. From the hilltop, the city sprawls around as far as the eye can see. The city is an enigma to first- vistors. Ibadan is dotted with grandiose public buildings of modern architecture. The city is built on seven hills, a trait it shares with the ancient cities of Rome and Jerusalem.
15. St. James Cathedral
Located at Oke-Bola , Ibadan South West Local Government. This is a religious site. The church was established by European Anglican missionaries over 150 years ago. It is one of the earliest churches established in Ibadan. It is a great architectural master piece. The architecture of the church will be a fascination to the tourists.
16. Ojaa’ba Central Mosque
Located at Ojaa’ba, Ibadan South East Local Government. This is a Spiritual, Architectural site. The mosque constructed over 100 years ago in the traditional inner most part of the ancient city of Ibadan is in line with African Town planning system in which king palace, market and worshipping centre’s are located in the city centre.
17. Methodist Cathedral
Located at Agbeni/ Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State. This is a Spiritual site owned by the Methodist Communion. The church was constructed in 1905 and it is still structural sound.
18. Ibikunle Palace
Located at Ayeye, Ibadan North West Local Government. This is a Historical and architectural site privately owned. Ibikunle was one of the greatest warriors and leaders of Ibadan Land. Ibikunle’s palace, constructed over 150 years ago is still physically sound.
19. Agbaje Mansion
Located at Ayeye, Ibadan North West Local Government. This is a Historical and architectural site privately owned. The mansion was constructed almost a century ago and it is still physically okay. It has historical and memorial value.
20. University Of Ibadan Botanical Garden
Located at Ibadan North Local Govt.Area. This is a Ecological/Scenic Site owned by the Federal Government. University of Ibadan Botanical Garden was established as a full biological and relaxation center to provide recreational as well as educational services. It is a reference points to Botanists, Zoologists, Environmentalists, Naturalists and users of herbs in the trade-medicinal trades. Orogun River that passes through the botanical garden adds to the cool micro-climatic effect of the garden.
21. Osanyin Shrine
Located at Ijaye, Akinyele Local Govt.
22. Aare Latosa Mausoleum
Located at Along Aare Junction, New Bodija ,Ibadan North local Govt. Area This is a Historical/Cultural site, privately owned. Aare Latosa was a great warrior and leader of Ibadan Land. He died over 150 years ago. His mausoleum is Aare junction.
23. Government House
Located at Agodi,Ibadan North Local Govt .Area. This is a Political/ Historical site owned by the Oyo State Government. It is the Government House of the then Western Region of Nigeria out of which Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta and Edo States were created. Many colonial Governors and Administrators once lived in this house. The first Military Head of State in Nigeria, General J.T.U AGUIYI- IRONSI and the first Military Governor of the defunct Western State, Colonel ADEKUNLE FAJUYI were both abducted and later assassinated at Lalupon ( a town outskirt the city of Ibadan) during the counter coup of 28th July, 1996.
24. Wesley College of Science
Located at Elekuro, Ibadan South East Local Govt, Area. This is an educational/historical site, owned by the Oyo State Government. The School established by European Methodist Missionaries in 1905 is one of the earliest Schools in Nigeria where eminent personalities were students. The building and layout of the School is an enigma to tourists despite the fact the school was constructed over a century.
25. Ali Balogun Palace
Loctated at Ali-Iwo, Ibadan North East Local Government. This is Historical/Architectural, privately owned. Ali Balogun was an Ibadan warrior and leader. His palace constructed over 80 years ago on a large expance of Land is a centre of attraction to tourists.
26. Baale Oyewole Palace Foko
Located at Ibadan South West Local Govt. This Historical/Cultural site is privately owned. Baale Oyewole was an Olubadan (King) of Ibadan Land. His Palace was constructed in 1925 at Foko area of Ibadan South West Local Government is still in good condition.
27. Taiwo Akinkunmi House
Located at Ekotedo, Ibadan North West Local Govt.Area. This Memorial/Historical site is privately owned. Mr Taiwo Akinkunmi designed the Nigeria National Flag of Green- White-Green in 1960. Anytime the National Flag is used or seen, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s name should come to memory. In recognition of what he has contributed. His house is repainted Green- White- Green in October of every year. He was one of the 100 awardees at the Centenary celebration of Nigeria amalgamation.
28. National Museum Of Unity
Located at Alesinloye, Ibadan North West Local Govt.Area . This Cultural/Traditional/Research site is owned by the Federal Government. The Culture and tradition of Yoruba people are displayed in this Museum. The Museum shows the inter relationship of different Cultures and gives the history of the people. It is a Museum of Unity. The car last used by Late Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, the last Premier of the defunct Western Region is on exhibition in the Museum
29. University Of Ibadan U.I
Located at Ibadan North Local Govt. Area. This Historical/Educational /Research center is owned by the Federal Government. University of Ibadan (U.I). Established in 1948 is the first University in Nigeria. It was formerly affiliated to the university of London. It is a Center of Excellence. Majority of the cream de la cream of Nigeria’s Public and Private sector officers passed through this citadel of learning. Its imposing structures are architectural master-piece of modern design. Its human resources are unrivalled in Africa, South of Sahara.
30. University College Hospital (UCH)
Located at U.C.H, Ibadan North Local Govt.Area. This Education/Research\ Health is owned by the Federal Government. It’s the first teaching hospital in Nigeria.
31. International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
Located at Idi-ose,Ibadan Akinyele Local Govt. Area, This Education/Research center is Multinational.(Non-Profit Organization Supported By Several Countries). It is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions to hunger, malnutrition and poverty. It was established in 1967. It is located on a very extensive tract of Land. Its well-kept gardens and Landscape are a delight to the eyes. It is a mini united Nation with men from all natives of the world working side by side to improve the resource base of tropical agriculture. It is a must for tourists interested in Africa crops.
32. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Located at Agodi,Ibadan North Local Govt.Area. This Historical/Cultural/Edu-tainment center is owned by the Federal Government. Formerly known as Western Nigeria Television, it is the first television station in Africa. It was opened in October, 1959
33. Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formerly Liberty Stadium).
Located at Oke-Ado, Ibadan South East Local Govt. Area. This Historical/Recreational/ Entertainment site is owned the Federal Government. This Stadium is one of the most important features in Ibadan. The stadium was opened on the eve of Nigerian’s independence on 30th September, 1960. The stadium, whose full capacity is about 40,000, possesses all modern amenities, including photo finish equipment, television facilities, a bar for sports writers, air conditioner, changing rooms, athletic track, a full-size football pitch, two hockey pitches, a cricket pitch, a practice track for athletes and lawn tennis courts.
34. Coca Research Institute Of Nigeria (CRIN)
Located at Idi-Ayunre, Oluyole Local Govt. Area. This Education/Research center, is owned by the Federal Government. Research into cocoa and other seedlings are carried out in this establishment. It is located at Idi-Ayunre in Oluyole Local Government Area in Oyo State.
35. Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN).
Located at Jericho, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan North West and Ido Local Govt. Area. This Education/Research center is owned by the Federal Government. It is established for research on forests and other allied resources. It is located at Jericho, Idi-ishin in Ibadan North West and Ido local government area.
36. Horticultural Research Institute of Nigeria
Located at Idi- Ishin, Ido and Ibadan North West Local Government. This Education and Research center, is owned by the Federal Government. Research into horticulture and other ornamental plants are carried out in this Center. Tourists will find floral in this Centre attractive. It is located at Idi-ishin, Iddo Local Government area of Oyo State.
37. Oke Idan (Idan Hill)
Located at Ikereku, Akinyele Local Government. This is Ecological/Scenic site is owned by the community. At the apex of this Famous hill, places as far as Mapo hall in Ibadan can be viewed.
38. Stored Products Research Institute of Nigeria
Located at Onireke, Ibadan North West Local Government. This Educational/Research center is owned by the Federal Government. It is a Centre established for research into stored agricultural produce.it is located at Onireke, Ibadan North West Local Government Area.
39. Kunrunmi Palace (Kunrunmi Relics)
Located at Ijaye, Akinyele Local Government. This Historical/ Cultural site is owned by the community. It has undergone renovation. Relic of paraphernalia of office of the warlord can be found in this palace which has undergone renovation but still retain its originality.
40. Ose River
Ijaye, Akinyele Local Government. This Historical is owned by the community. It was this river that people believed that Kunrunmi drowned.
41. Ope Kunrunmi/ Ope Ijaye
Located at Ijaye, Akinyele Local Government. This Historical/ Cultural site is owned by the community. The famous palm tree that received partially all the bullets meant for kunrunmi and his warriors.
42. Ironsi-Fajuyi Memorial Park and Garden
Located at Oke- Orogbo ,Lalupon, Lagelu Local Government. This Historical site is owned the Oyo State Government. This is the site where Nigeria’s former Military Head of State, General Aguiyi-Ironsi was assassinated alongside his host, former Military Governor of Western Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi, on July, 29th 1966. The site sports the bullet ridden and bloodied tree that reminds us of Nigeria’s second Military coup.
43. Abata River
Located at Ikereku, Akinyele Local Government. This Traditional/Cultural/ Spiritual site is owned by the community. People are not allowed to catch fish in this river. it was believed no fishing is allowed. No talking while fetching.
44. Irewolede River
Located at Ikereku, Akinyele Local Government. This Spiritual and Traditional site is owned by the community. There should be no talking while fetching water.
45. Dominican Chapel
Located at Samonda, Ibadan North Local Govt. This Architectural/ Religious is owned by the Dominican Community. The Dominican Abbey is an architectural masterpiece that integrates traditional African roots with modern architecture. The architect Demas Nwoko used burnt tiles with abstract mosaics of African motifs and themes.it abbey has a wedge shaped almost expressionistic bell tower rising to a point.
The chapel is listed among the ‘1001 Building You Must See Before You Die’.
www.listology.com/mattmakins/list/1001-building-you-must–see-you-die
46. Asejire Dam (water Works)
Located at Asejire, Egbeda. This Ecological / Scenic site is owned by the Oyo State Govt. Has potential for water recreation.
47. Nigerian Breweries
Located at Alakia Area, Egbeda Local Govt. This site is privately owned.
48. Lagelu Hill
Located at Apete /Awotan, Ido Local Govt. This Ecological/Cultural site is owned by the community
49. Obalogun
Located at Lalupon, Lagelu Local Gov. This Ecological site is owned by the community
50. Konmoka
Located at Offa-Igbo. Lagelu Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
51. Ogboewu
Located at Sukunu, Lagelu Local Govt. It is owned by the community.
52. Mokore River
Located at Mokore Village, Oluyole Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
53. Ayoku Cave
Located at Lamalo/Orile Coker Village, Oluyole Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
54. Yemoja Shrine
Located at Oni-Aboderin Village, Oluyole Local Govt. This Religious/Cultural site is owned by the community
55. Youth Centre
Located at Samonda, Ibadan North Local Govt. . It is owned by the community
56. Twins Shrine
Loctaed at Aba-Ibeji, Oluyole Local Govt. It is owned by the community
57. Osanyin Shrine
Located at Lagunju Village, Oluyole Local Govt. It is owned by the community
58. Ogun
Located at Ogundipe Village, Oluyole Local Govt. It is owned by the community
59. Orisa-Oko Shrine
Located at Jasu Village, Oluyole Local Govt. It is owned by the community
60. Underground Water
Located at Taiye-Gboodo Village, Oluyole Local Govt. It is owned by the community
61. Oke-Ogun Hill
Located at Ojoku-Badeku Road, Ona-Ara Local Govt. It is owned by the community
62. Oke-Loto
Located at Ona-Ara Local Govt. It is owned by the community
63. Oke-Ayede
Located at Badeku, Ona-Ara Local Govt. . It is owned by the community
64. Odo Baba Bada (Natural Spring Water)
Located at Iso Pako Igbajo, Sango Area, Ibadan. Ibadan North Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community. It is an underground running water. The water never dry during the dry season.
65. Zoological Garden
Located at University of ibadan ward 9 irepoden local council development area. It is situated inside university of ibadan. It is used for educational, entertainment and research purposes.it serves as a dynamic custodian of animal species and it conservation. I is owned by the Government.
66. Botanical Garden
Located at University of Ibadan word 9 irepodun local Council Development Area. It covered seventy [70] acres of the land .It is situated some 3km to the North of the city at Ibadan. It’s man-made. The garden over the years serves as recreational educational and conservative Centre The botanical garden undertakes conservation programmes on wide range of endangered and threatened plants like orchid bryrophyte /fern economic trees etc . It is owned by the Government
67. Historical Site
Located at Alelmuloke community word7 irepondun local council development area. Alemuloke community is endowed with a stone which we learnt was brought down from ‘ Gbanamu’ war by their great- grandfather. The stone later stone later grew up to big size. This big rock is presently worship during during annual festival in the community. It is owned by the Community (Oke-Esu) Esu Shrine Alemuloke Family
68. Festival
Located at Sango community word 8 irepodun local council development. This site is owned by the family Mrs . obaluaye yetunde Egbelade [yeye] worshiper of ‘sangona’ Olode. This saponna Olode was inherited from their great - grandfather Aduke Teledalase. It significance is in healing and curing od dreadful disposal and sickness like measles and chicken pox.
69. Natural spring water
Located at Sango [ iso –pako]temidire word8 irepodun local council development. It is owned by the community ‘odo baba dada’. It share the same locality 10. th Agbaja community word 10th The water never dry up during dry season it is used for domestic purpose and drinkable . it is currently maintained by this community constructed by undo and funded by Oyo state government.
70. Eleyele Lake
Eleyele Area, Ibadan. This Ecological site is owned by the Oyo State Government. Eleyele Lake is the feeder to the popular Eleyele Dam and Water works. It is located in an urbanized zones of Ibadan city close to The Polytechnic with its natural environment possessing great potentials of being transformed into a world class water front resort and recreation center.
71. Oyetunde Palace
Located at Eleta,Ibadan, Ibadan South- East Local Govt. This Historical/Cultural/ Architectural site is privately owned. He was an educated king; he reigned in 1946, He was the first Olubadan that was crowned the very day; he assumed office. He is significant in the history of Ibadan because his son also reigned after him. The palace was built about 200 years ago. There is an Osn groove in the palace. The structure of the palace says more about the architectural design of that time.
72. Oke Ibadan Rock
Located at Mokere village. This rock has two entrance, one of it is forbidden for anybody to enter through this or he/she will not come out again. It is owned by the community.
73. Oke-badan water pond
Located at Odo-okun village.The water is used for barren women to produce children. Another thing about this water pond is, there is a fish inside this water pond and its forbidden for anyone to kill and eat it. It is owned by the community.
1. Ado-Awaye Suspended Lake
Located at Ado-Awaye, 20 kilometers west of Iseyin. Iseyin Local Government, Oyo State. This historical, Spiritual, Religious,and Scentific(ecological/scenic site). The suspended lake (Iyake) is located on the crest of the rock formation in Iseyin Local Government of the State. The spectacular geomorphologic phenomenon is the only one in Africa. The Iyake lake is about 12 feet in diameter with greenish water which fills the lake all year round through all the seasons. The water is believed to have mystical healing power. Climbing to the crest of the rock formation takes about forty-five minutes with some unique routes such as the ‘Esekan Iku’ translated on the “verge of death.” The rock’s strategic location affords tourists the view of the range of hills toward the Border of Republic of Benin without using a pair of Binoculars, especially during the dry season. Ditto for other towns and cities that are thousands of kilometers away. As an eco-tourism potential, it has great propensity for economic and social development of its locality. It is often regarded as the combined Mount Sinai and River Jordan of Nigeria. Camping, excursion and picnicking activities are prominent on it. More than 1million tourists are attracted to the center annually.
2. Agbele Hill
Located at Behind Alagangan House, Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government. This is Historical/Cultural site. It is a wonderful rock formations believed to have some cultural legends and the former homes of the Igbeti settlers.
3. Manor House
Located at Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government. This is a Historical/ Colonial site. A colonial legacy. A rest house of visiting Colonial Administrators of Oyo Province. Built on a hill with panoramic view of the city of Iseyin and adjuring villages.
4. Adasobo Hill
Located at Kisi, Irepo Local Government. This is a religious center,the first place of settlement of Kisi people and serves as a protective place for them during the war. In recognition of the protective nature of the hill, sacrifices are always made to it.
5. Ogun Ajangba Shrine
Located at Ajangba area, Kisi, Irepo Local Government. This is Spiritual site. It comprises a big stone which serves as shrine for people to worship.
6. Oke Olofin Hill
Located at Iwere Ile, Iwajowa Local Govt. This Historical site is owned by the Community. The first place of settlement of Iwere-Ile people and serves as a protective place for them during the war.
7. Old Okeho Relics
Located at Okeho, Kajola Local Govt. This Traditional/ Cultural/ Historical is owned by the Community. A long chain erupted from the ground at the sport where Onjo Folarin entered the ground when he was not seeing anymore. Any living Onjo must go there to make sacrifice annually during Oro Festival. Relics of early settlers still visible.
8. Mafohun River
Located at Ilero, Kajola Local Govt. This Scenic Sites is owned by the Community. It has some other outlets.
9. Oke- Ibato
Located at Ilero, Kajola Local Govt. This Ecological/Scenic Site, is owned by the Community. Precious stones are found in this particular hill.
10. Koko- Aro- Ofiki
Located at Ilero, Kajola Local Govt. This Economic/ Scenic site is owned by the Community. The palace contains many pots which are economically useful. Also found among these pots is ‘’Laba Sango’’.
11. Oke-Ila Olabata
Located at Ilero, Kajola Local Govt. This Economic/ Scenic Site is owned by the Community. It is places where there is a wonderful river which can supply thousands of settlers of inhabitants ‘drinking water for years.
12. Aso- Ofi (Traditional Cloth Weaving) at Iseyin
Located at Iseyin, Iseyin Local Govt. This historical/cultural site is privately owned. Iseyin, near oyo is the center of traditional cloth weaving in Yorubaland. The ancient cloth weaving is the heritage of the people. The visitor to Iseyin will witness cloth weavers using traditional looms and native yarns. This ancient art is fast dying out all over the word, but the people have retained their heritage of cloth weaving, the traditional weaver at work is a beauty to behold the present system of weaving in Oyo State is only a modern revival of the craft that was once widespread in the country. Our grand parents have been fashioning garments from wool fix dye since the medieval times. Recently, the Oyo State Government has acquired 13.579 hectares of land for the Establishment of Aso-Ofi Indigenous Textile Museum and Market in Iseyin.
13. Oke Iya-n-la
Located at Tede, Atisbo Local Govt. This Historical/ Cultural site is owned by the Community. A might rock which used to be the abode of the habitants during the internecine wars of the yorubas.
14. Ikere Gorge Dam
Located at Ikere, Iseyin Local Govt. This Ecological/Scenic site is owned by the Oyo State Govt. It provides water recreation facilities like lake cruising and sport fishing for tourists
15. Asabari Hill
Located at Araro, Saki West Local Govt. This Historical/ Cultural is owned by the community. Asabari hill is a rocky out crop which was believed to have assisted the internecine wars of the yorubas.
16. Olofin, Akasube, Okofiri Hill
Located at Okeho, KajolaLocal Govt. It is owned by the Government. These have natural rooms underneath where people used to hide from invaders during the inter-tribal wars.
17. Konkondo River
Located at Tege area, Irepo Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community.
18. Dunmoni Hill
Located at Along Mapo Primary School, Irepo Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community.
19. 16 Mountains Scattered within Igbeti Town and Its Environment
Located at Igbeti, Oorelope Local Government. This Ecological/Scenic is owned by the Government
20. National Game Reserve
Located at Along Igbeti Road, Irepo Local Govt. This Ecological/Recreational site is owned by the Federal Government
21. Ebedi Hill
Located at Iseyin Town, Iseyin Local Govt. This Ecological/Historical site is owned by the community. Ebedi is one of the founding fathers of Iseyin who later turned into a hill to protest his children against enemies during wars.
22. Elegba Shrine
Located at Iseyin Town, Iseyin Local Govt. This Religious/Cultural site is owned by the community
23. Olofin Shrine
Located at Itesiwaju Local Govt. This Religious/Cultural site is owned by the community
24. Omosanda Shrine
Located at Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Govt. This Religious/Cultural site is owned by the community
25. Ore Shrine
Located at Okaka, Itesiwaju Local Govt. This Religious/Cultural site is owned by the community
26. Awonloko Hill
Located at Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Govt. This Religious/Cultural site is owned by the community
27. Ahoro Aabo
Located at Awonoko Hill, Itesiwaju Local Govt. This Religious/Cultural site is owned by the community
28. Iroko Hill
Located at Baba Ode. Itesiwaju Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community.
29. River Ofiki
Located at Iganna, Itesiwaju Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community.
30. Osil Hill
Located at Iganna, Iwajowa Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community.
31. Gbede Hill and Ibasun River
Located at Iwere-Ile, Iwajowa Local Govt. This Religious/Ecological site is owned by the community.
32. Ilele Hill
Located at Ijio Meso, Iwajowa Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
33. Kotobawo Hill
Located at Ijio Meso, Iwajowa Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
34. Ewon Ogun & Alara Hill
Located at Itasa, Iwajowa Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
35. Baba Onibon
Located at Ilaji-Ile, Iwajowa Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
36. Biayin Mountain
Located at Okeho, Kajola Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
37. Ori-Ila Olabata
Located at Okeloko, Oorelope Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
38. Old Oyo Games Reserve
Located at Igboho-Igbeti Road, Oorelope Local Govt. This Recreational/Cultural site is owned by the community.
39. Odin Eyin
Located at Oorelope Local Govt. . It is owned by the community.
40. Baba Ori
Located at Igbologun road, Saki West Local Govt. This site is owned by the community
41. Igbologun
Located at Igbologun, Saki West Local Govt. This site is owned by the community
42. 50-Years Old Crocodile
Located at Oje-Owode, Saki West Local Govt. This site is owned by the community
43. Oke Merindinlogun(16 Hills)
Located at Ogbooro, Saki West Local Govt. This site is owned by the community
44. Iluku Hill
Located between Ofiki and Ago-Are, near Ofiki Atisbo Local Govt. This Ecological/ Religious site is owned by the community. It is said that Iluku Mountain help people for different problems/ailments.
45. Apata Basoo
Located at behind the Palace of Ajoriwin of Irawo, Atisbo Local Govt. This Ecological/Religious site is owned by the Community/ Government. Fresh water that does not dry up ooses out regularly. Drinkable water is being collected for solutions to physical, physiological and spiritual problems. The spot of the river is well fenced.
46. Agelu Jerusalem
This Religious site is owned by the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement. All members of Cherubim and Seraphim sect worldwide pay holy pilgrimage to the place annually. Also tourists who are interested in religions tourism do visit the place.
47. Iyamopo Hill
Located at Igbeti, Olorunshogo Local Govt. It is owned by the community. History has it that Alaafin Sango resided on this hill after he left Oyo ile before he left for the present Oyo. During Sango Festival Sango worshippers offers sacrifices on the hill.
48. Bata Erugba Hill
Located at Along Bonni Road, Igbeti, Olorunshogo Local Govt. It is owned by the community
49. Onigbeti Palace
Located at Igbeti, Olorunshogo Local Govt. . It is owned by the community
50. Ogunjokoro
Located at Igbeti, Olorunshogo Local Govt. It is owned by the community
51. Dam Site
Located at Igbeti, Olorunshogo Local Govt. It is owned by the community
52. Marble Site
Located at Along Igbeti-Igboho, Olorunshogo Local Govt. This site is owned by the community
53. Ogun-Osun water basin
Located at Ofiki. A site of river basin, cutting across the town
1. The Soun’s Palace
Located at Ogbomoso, Ogbomoso North Local Govt. This Architectural/ Historical site is owned by the Community. Ogbomoso is one of the historical towns in Oyo State and its paramount ruler, Soun of Ogbomoso was one of the generalissimos of Alaafin army [Aare-Onakakanfo]. The palace which is a combination of old and new architectural masterpieces contains many antiquities like the ancient armoury, chains,”Ajagbon’ ,tree and ‘’Alaagba ‘’,the over three hundred years old tortoise(now late) was the star attraction in its life time roams about majestically on the palace ground.
2. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Located at Ogbomoso, Ogbomoso Local Govt, This Education/ Research Center is jointly owned by the Oyo and Osun State Govt. One of the best State university in Nigeria and named after the last Premier of WestRregion late Samuel Ladoke Akintola.
3. Late Chief Ladoke Akintola’s house
Located at Oke –Ado area, Ogbomoso North Local Government. This historical/cultural/political site is privately owned. The Late Premier of Western Region, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola’s house include his tomb tagged ‘Aare Ona Kakanfo tomb and Libery.
4. The Ogun Oja’lu Ogbomoso
Located in front of Lobanika’s Compound, Ojagbo Junction, Ogbomoso North Local Govt. This Religious/Cultural/Historical is owned by the community. ‘The one that prevented Ogbomoso Land from war’. One male and female virgins were buried alive through incantation to stop wars from invading Ogbomoso. All weapons of the warriors were also kept with the statues. In the olden days people ues to see the inside of the statues but these days they were prevented from seeing it. A house was built to cover and protect the site.
5. Soun Ogunlola’s Site
Located at Ogbomoso North Local Govt. This Historical/Cultural site is owned by the community.
6. Ajagbon Oju Aafin
Located at Ogbomoso North Local Govt. It is owned by the community.
7. Ogbomoso Farm Settlement
Located at Ogbomoso South Local Govt. It is owned by the community
8. Oke-Eso
Located at Oriire Local Govt. It is owned by the community
9. Alagintan Marble Site
Located at Oriire Local Govt. It is owned by the community
10. Ancient Crowns
Located at Ile-Igbon, Surulere Local Govt. This site is owned by the community
11. Odo-Iregba
Located at Ile-Igbon, Surulere Local Govt. This site is owned by the community
12. Odo-Agbonda
Located at Ile-Igbon, Surulere Local Govt. This site is owned by the community
13. Antete Hill/ Shrine
Located at Ikoyi- Ile, Orire Local Govt. This Historical/ Cultural is owned by the community. There is a pot containing swarm of honeybees which used to fight for the people of ikoyi-ile by stinging enemies to death.
1. Sango Heritage
Located at Koso, Oyo Atiba Local Government. In Yoruba myth, Sango once ruled as the fourth Alaafin of Oyo empire. He was noted for his magical power and feared because when he spoke, fire came out of his mouth. He is believed to be “god of thunder” living in the sky who hurls thunder stones to earth, killing those who offend him or setting their house on fire. He was defied after death. Sango Shrine at Koso is therefore connected structurally to the king’s palace overflow with carvings, ceramics and other artwork. The ancient mud wall was a replica of what was present in the then old Koso at Oyo-Ile before the movement to the present Oyo. Millions of tourists and Sango worshippers visit the Shrine especially during the World Sango Festival in July each year.
2. Alaafin’s Palace
Located at Aafin Oyo, Atiba Local Government. This is Historical/ Cultural and Architectural site. A Yoruba Museum containing many relics and antiquities of the Yoruba race. The palace retained its originality with several court yards, numerous rooms, conference halls (famous Aganju hall, statues and symbols of famous Alaafin, the banner of the god of thunder- (Sango) the talking drum (Dundun and Sekere drums) which announces the arrival and departure of visitors to the Royal Palace. The Palace itself is a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
3. Calabash Carving and Leather Works
Located at Oyo Town, Atiba, Oyo West, Oyo East and Afijo Local Govt. Areas. This Historical/ Cultural site is owned privately. Oyo is the chief town and headquarters of the old Oyo province noted for craftsman who have perfected the art of calabash carving. This is an ancient art handed down from generation to generation. Oyo town offer the tourist the best in exquisitely carved calabashes. Oyo-carved calabashes are priceless gift items and souvenirs high on the list of visitors to the.
4. Ese Oloja Hills
Located at Imini Road, Ilora, Afijio Local Govt. This Ecological site is jointly owned by the Community & Government. They are two hills believe to be couple. The bigger one is refer to as the wife and the small one is refer to as the husband. People use to visit the place to pray.
5. Odo Popo
Located at Ilora, Afijio Local Govt. It is owned by the community
6. Ese-Oloja Hill
Located at Ilora, Afijio Local Govt. It is owned by the community
7. Ifeniyi Hill
Located at Oke Isanmi Area Ilora, Afijio Local Govt This Ecological/Historical site is owned by the community. It is the first settlement of the people of Ilora.
8. Obamako
Located at Ilora, Afijio Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community. For worshipilng
9. Obanako Shrine
Located at Oluwatedo via Ilora, Afijio Local Govt. This Religious/Ecological site is owned by the community. It is a big tree of about 300years. There is a deity living inside the tree which surrounded itself with a chain.
10. Oju Erugbon Shrine
Located at Iora, Afijio Local Govt. It is owned by the community
11. Ayedi Hill
Located at Fiditi, Afijio Local Govt. It is owned by the community
12. Igi Omo
Located at Ilora, Afijio Local Govt. It is owned by the community
13. Ariponpo Sona Iyawo
Located at Ilora, Afijio Local Govt. It is owned by the community
14. Old Oyo National Park
Located at 10 Local Government Areas in Oke Ogun Region of Oyo State. It is a Historical/ Cultural/Ecological site. Old Oyo National Patk came into existence as a result of the merger of erstwhile Oyo-ile Ogun game Reserve in 1991. It is a historic and monumental landmark that cut across 11 Local Government Councils, occupying an area of about 2,572sq kms. The park houses the relics of old oyo Empire (Oyo Ile) and Agbaku cave and reservoir. The park can boast of flora and fauna species and kob, which is the logo of the Old Oyo National Park.
15. Afolarin Hill
Located at Irawo
16. Sogodi Lake
Located at Awe, Afijo Local Govt. This Spiritual/ cultural/ Traditional site is owned by the community. According to local legends, the water lake is said to have some spiritual curative and medicinal properties. Also fishes caught from the lake would not be cooked therefore catching fishes from the lake is totally forbidden.
1. Ojoko Hill
Located at Sango Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Govt. This historical/ cultural site is owned by the government.
2. Akolu Wonderful Hill
Located at Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Govt. This Ecological/Scenic is owned by the Government
3. Duck Rock
Located at Sango Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Govt. This ecological/scenic is owned by the Government.
4. Eruwa Water Works
Located at Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Govt. This ecological site is owned by the Government
5. Adeseun Ogundoyin Hill
Located at Anko Eruwa,Ibarapa East Local Govt. This Architectural site is privately owned. The hill house the beautiful Mansion of Late Adeseun Ogundoyin.
6. Ofere Hill
Located at Anko Eruwa,Ibarapa East Local Govt. This ecological scenic site is owned by the Gvernment
7. Afurugbin Odoogbo Wonderful Hills, Rocks and Cave
Located at Anko Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Govt. This Ecological/Scenic site is owned by the Government.
8. Wonderful caves
Located at Otumo Lanlate ,Ibarapa North Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the Government
9. Orukun lyawo Suspended Lake
Located at Oke Otun Area, Lanlate, Ibarapa North Local North Government. This Ecological/Religious site is is owned by the Government It is naturally moulded in form of a woman in s kneeling position.
10. The Unshakable Formation of Rocks
Located at Itabo Lanlate Ibarapa north Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the Government
11. Elemoso Wonderful Stone that Hand Cannot Cover.
Located at Itabo Lanlate Ibarapa north Local Govt. This ecological site is owned by the Government
12. Alape Meta Rocks and Cave
Located at Itabo Lanlate Ibarapa north Local Govt. This Ecological site is jointly owned by the Community & Government.
13. Araye Suspended Rock
Located at Itabo Lanlate Ibarapa north Local Govt. This Ecological/Scenic site is site is jointly owned by the Community & Government.
14. Olofin Wonderful Rocks.
Located at Lanlate Ibarapa north Local Govt. This Ecological site is jointly owned by the Community & Government.
15. Aako Hill
Located at Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
16. Adegun Asoke
Located at Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
17. Ile Nla River
Located at Idiyan, Ibarapa North Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
18. Idi Apa
Located at Idiyan, Ibarapa North Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
19. Opo River
Located at Gbole Ayin Aakoya, Ibarapa North Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community
20. Ekiti Aaraye ( A Ridge )
Located at Itabo Area, Lanlate, Ibarapa East Local Govt. This Ecological site is owned by the community. It is an open place. It is like a ridge of mud which normally appear in the morning and disappear in the afternoon. It is being worshipped by its adherents.
21. Igbo Oba (Royal Forest)
Located at Oke afin, Igboho Orelope Local Government. This is a Historical, Religious, Cultural and Scientific site. It is a sacred place which houses the burial ground of four Alaafins before Oyo- ile was repealed. Nobody is allowed to cut or do anything in the forest. The forest is in the city of Igboho. Igboho was once the second settlement of the Oyos when (Oyo-ile) Old Oyo was settled down at Igboho. Thus people referred to this retains the unique features of a typical forest with big trees like Baobab, Iroko, Arere, Iya etc.
22. Akolu Hill
Located at Eruwa, Aborerin, Ibaraba East Local Government. This is a Scenic Site. Akolu Hill cannot be accessed by any King but ordinary people can climb and reach.
- Adelaya Mountain
Located at Owade village. In this mountain, they discovered that there is this heavy smoke coming out from the rock every morning. It is owned by the community. - Afolarin Hill
Located at Irawo.. This Ecological site is owned by the town of Irawo people. Full of echo when on the rock. - Igbadi Hill
Located at Agunrege. This Ecological site is owned by the eastern side of Agunrege. Full of echo when on the rock. - Mabemabe River
Located at Owotoro. This site is owned by the Owo settlers. A lovely wavery ter fall site - Bat Settlement
Located at Ago-Are, it is owned by Bat. Afforestation & habitable domain. - Odekunmodo shrine
Located at Sobaloju compound llero. This site is owned by the Ilero Community has happened, ran afterity. In the ancient time, there was a man Alawotan he was a hand –working honest , and brave hunter, killing animals with the aid of bow and arrows. He married to a traditionalist, a woman that turned to be heroine both of them settled in Alahoro hill , they lived inside the caves because of fear of external attack. One afternoon , this woman went to the river with pot on her head to fetch water , getting to the river , she saw a tiger in one of the holes inside the river , she employed all necessary means to cover the hole so as to prevent the wild animal escape or go out to hurt or kill the inhabitants as the tiger feeds on raw flesh. She later went home to call his husband in order to kill the tiger. It is very important to note that the woman was not smell odor of gurshot . Alas, the husband came along with skillful hunter with guns in the hand s . As one of the hunter saw the tiger he shot the animal down , the woman smelled the odour of the gunshot was provoked and angrily took to her heel . the husband knew what has happened, ran after her as he was struggling to hold her the ground split apart and the earth opened its month and swallowed her .The spot was named after her as odekunmodo shrine meaning ode-ekun- mo-odo the ancient pot she carried is still there till this present time. Importantly all the indigence of llero do go to the shrine to settled there in the ancient time.
- Alahoro hill [historical site]
Located at llero. This site is owned by the llero community. The apex of the mountain is plain this attracted the inhabitant to settled there in the ancient time - Oniyaaarameje hill [historical site]
Located at Ayetoro-oke town. This site is owned by the Ayetoro-oke community. A rocky hill with water on the apex, the indigenes do go there to swim/to take their bath. The water flows out naturally and river never dry even them dry season - Oke lla hill [historical site]
Located at llero. This site is owned by the llero community. The places is about one hundred metres high and it is about seventy metres long the top the hill is plain.
It also consist of clay loamy soil.
Animal like reptile antelope, monkey reside there. - Olabata hill [historical site]
Located at Along llero- llaji oke road . This site is owned by the llero community. The surface of the land is sloppy’ it was formed as a result of solidification of layer on the earth crust. Visitors can easily get to the top of the hill and it is surrounding by grass and trees it also consist of loamy and clay soil that are useful for agriculture and construction purposes mountain modify, climate thereby making it ideal for human settlement, hence, one can easily settle on this hill because of this climate advantage - Odedunmodo [historical site]
Located at llero. This site is owned by the llero community. A sloppy hill , the surface of the land is shopy. It was formed as a result of solidification of magma on the earth crust. It consists of clay soil molding
The flat surface of the hill attract inhabitant to settle on the ancient days.
