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successful people from different walks of life. There is strength in unity and our efforts are directed towards bringing unity, glory, greatness, and development to Igboho. Since the Forum focuses on unity and development, it intends not to be involved in chieftaincy, political, religious, or any sectionalist matters. The Forum is a forward-looking organization with progressive ideas. Members are determined and committed to implementing the mission and vision of the organization.
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Land, Obaago (Alepata), Modeeke (Ònà Onibode), Booni-Iba booni, Ago-IgiIsubu, Jakuta, Waala, Idi elegba, Akitipa among others are also some of the quarters in Igboho. The town has a town hall situated in Owode,a Radio
Station brought by Emeritus Professor Dibu Ojerinde at Owode too as well, First Central Mosque in the town is at Modeeke while the First ever Church is
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was formed with the sole purpose of bringing the sons and daughters of Igboho in the diaspora together for the unity and development of our hometown. Igboho is a historic, noble, and lovely town, reputed for self-help development. Igboho is the resting place of four
Alaafins and the home of great and
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Alaafins and they are buried in Igbo Oba beside First Baptist Church, Obaago, the Igbo-Oba is monitored and supervised by the Aare of Igboho. Igboho as very peaceful and loving. There are various quarters in Igboho which includes Oke-gboho which host the Palace of Onigboho of Igboho
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Igboho is about 405m-445m above sea level, home to several shrines. The town depends on the Dam in
Akitipa for its water supply, which is not always dependable. The dam is situated in the Oorelope local government area of Oyo State in the West of Nigeria, about 162 km northwest of the state
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Igboho lies in fertile country of wooded savanna. It spreads over an extensive area, being surrounded by mud walls for protection from wars in those days. yams, cassava, maize, other fruits, and shea butter are the chief articles of trade. It is a key export location for tobacco, fruits, and kola
295:(Est. 1922) with Rev. Dr. S A. Adediran as the Pastor. Igboho is well represented both home and abroad with the First Nigerian Professor of tests and measurements coming from the town, Professor Dibu Ojerinde.
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enemies. It had strong natural defenses and was surrounded by triple walls, allowing the Oyo to resist the Nupe. It remained the Oyo capital for
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315:(which opens every 5 days) is the largest yarm market in southwest Nigeria with people bringing yarm and other farm produce from far and near.
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at the time. Today, Igboho is home to several primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Other public secondary schools include; 1.
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272:Oyo Empire
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176:Population
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