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The History of Abeokuta, Ogun

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From dinosaurs to explorers to wars, here's what six local experts had to say about the history of Abeokuta, Ogun.

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Abeokuta is a city in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its residential situation is good and there are jobs everywhere. It is a city with a rocky landscape and great historical features. Abeokuta is a sight to behold. It is not a land filled with territory, every minute in it is peaceful.

Joshua, says: 2020

Abeokuta is known for its enriched culture and tradition. It is also known for a variety of rocks which you would be seeing almost everywhere you go. There is a particular place for sightseeing named Olumo rock which in it is embedded the history of the war that birthed the city.

Osariemen, says: 2020

The Olumo Rock that is in the middle of the ancient city of Abeokuta is a center of tourism to most people within Nigeria and other part of Africas. Olumo Rock is believed to be a hiding place of refuge for the ancient people in the city of Abeokuta whenever war besieged the town in the olden days.

I reside in Abeokuta, Ogun State in Nigeria. For someone moving here, it is pertinent to note that the city is one of the ancient cities in Nigeria with tourist attraction, chief among which is the Olumo Rock. Transportation is very affordable, with good road network. However, there is shortage of clean water. Majority of the water is gotten from wells.

Solomon, says: 2020

Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, is located in South West Nigeria. According to the World Population Statistics of 2019, the city’s population is 593,100 people. The city is well known all around Africa for its history, art works, and music. Abeokuta is the trade center for products such as cacao, kola nuts, citrus fruits, and bananas and its domestic industries include textiles and dyes. The city has a cannery and cement and concrete plants. The city depends on the Oyan River Dam for its water supply.

Affiong, says: 2020

The main language is Yoruba and it is spoken with a wide variety of accents and dialects. Abeokuta is unique because it is diverse and it is occupied by people of different tribes. The town has a rocky landscape and historical features, there are also places that are worth exploring and can be used for photo ops. Olumo rock is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria, located in the ancient city at the center of Abeokuta.

Theophilus, says: 2020
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