State of Nigeria in Focus 7, The Pace-Setter State"

Asa · 12-08-2006, 08:51 PM

It was formed in 1976 from the former Western State, and originally included Ọsun State, which was split off in 1991. Ọyọ State is homogenous, mainly inhabited by the Yoruba ethnic group who are primarily agrarian but have a predilection for living in high density urban centers. The indigenes mainly comprises the Oyos, the Ibadans and the Ibarapas, all belonging to the Yoruba family and speaking the same Yoruba language. Other people from within and outside the country trade and settle in the state mostly in the urban areas. The capital, Ibadan is reputed to be the largest indigenous city in Africa, south of the Sahara. Ibadan had been the centre of administration of the old Western Region, Nigeria since the days of the British colonial rule. Other notable cities and towns in Ọyọ State include Ọyọ, Ogbomọsọ, Isẹyin, Kişi, Okeho, Saki, Eruwa, Lanlate, and Igbo Ọra. The climate in the state favours the cultivation of crops like maize, yam, cassava, millet, rice, plantain, cacao tree, palm tree and cashew. There are a number of government farm settlements in Ipapo, Ilora, Eruwa, Ogbomosho, Iresaadu, Ijaiye, Akufo and Lalupon. There is abundance of clay, kaolin and aquamarine. There are also vast cattle ranches at Saki, Fasola, Moniya and Ibadan.

Read more about OYO STATE

http://www.oyostategovernment.net/

sapphire · 12-08-2006, 09:21 PM

lol didn't they just impeach their governor?

Asa · 12-13-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sapphire

lol didn't they just impeach their governor?

you know as I read thru their history, nothing about impeachin their govenor came about- where did you get your info?

**Ariya** · 12-13-2006, 09:15 PM

She's talking about Rashidi Ladoja, who was impeached at the beginning of the year and has also just become the first Nigerian governor to have successfully challenged his impeachment and be reinstated by the Supreme Court.

Oyo state is beautiful and has an impressive history. Its capital, Ibadan, was once the largest indigenous city in sub-Saharan Africa prior to colonization. After the fall of Oyo-Ile, the old capital of the Oyo empire, Ibadan became the largest city in the region as it absorbed the population of the old capital.

Ibadan was also virtually unique in that it was an indigenous African example of an urban military republic. There was no oba or king in the city, and the leaders of the town earned their role by virtue of their military and business success. Decisions were made by a joint council of military and civil chiefs, and the 'presidency' (leadership positon) was rotated between these chiefs.

Asa · 12-13-2006, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariya

Ibadan was also virtually unique in that it was an indigenous African example of an urban military republic. There was no oba or king in the city, and the leaders of the town earned their role by virtue of their military and business success. Decisions were made by a joint council of military and civil chiefs, and the 'presidency' (leadership positon) was rotated between these chiefs.

yes, I notice that rulers of Oyo state are mainly chiefs and military govenors- few of them ruled for up to four years--- most I saw ruled for about a yr or two-
I wonder if the ones that ruled fo less than 4 yrs were removed from leadership

luk here:

http://www.oyostategovernment.net/past_gov_pg.html

12-08-2006, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Asa African Chikito #1 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,344 Points: 1,525.79 Bank: 10,990,320.60 Total Points: 10,991,846.40 Donate Rep Power: 4305638	State of Nigeria in Focus 7, The Pace-Setter State" It was formed in 1976 from the former Western State, and originally included Ọsun State, which was split off in 1991. Ọyọ State is homogenous, mainly inhabited by the Yoruba ethnic group who are primarily agrarian but have a predilection for living in high density urban centers. The indigenes mainly comprises the Oyos, the Ibadans and the Ibarapas, all belonging to the Yoruba family and speaking the same Yoruba language. Other people from within and outside the country trade and settle in the state mostly in the urban areas. The capital, Ibadan is reputed to be the largest indigenous city in Africa, south of the Sahara. Ibadan had been the centre of administration of the old Western Region, Nigeria since the days of the British colonial rule. Other notable cities and towns in Ọyọ State include Ọyọ, Ogbomọsọ, Isẹyin, Kişi, Okeho, Saki, Eruwa, Lanlate, and Igbo Ọra. The climate in the state favours the cultivation of crops like maize, yam, cassava, millet, rice, plantain, cacao tree, palm tree and cashew. There are a number of government farm settlements in Ipapo, Ilora, Eruwa, Ogbomosho, Iresaadu, Ijaiye, Akufo and Lalupon. There is abundance of clay, kaolin and aquamarine. There are also vast cattle ranches at Saki, Fasola, Moniya and Ibadan. Read more about OYO STATE http://www.oyostategovernment.net/ __________________ *Nwanyiakwu Oganaudo! Nwa Eze Okoroukwu nke gi ka nma. Lezie anya ofuma na ebe Eze nke gi nuo* Yes Auntie. A na Le ke ebe inuo?

12-08-2006, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
sapphire Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ha! Posts: 2,589 Points: 10,014.60 Bank: 604.82 Total Points: 10,619.42 Donate Rep Power: 215999	lol didn't they just impeach their governor? __________________ If my father has stolen, I will... Attend the very best school in the world and walk shoulder high (Educational Investment) Organize charity fund just like the 'better life For Rural Women' and government officials will contribute more (...talk about the rich getting richer) Own properties in choice countries/ locations and drive 'tear rubber' vehicles (property Investment) Be the toast of the town where musician will sing praise me (Social well being) Owning a jet or airplane wouldn't be an issue (Ease of transportation) Streets/avenues will be named after me (grass root investment) Arrange prayers for my father in churches and mosques to ward off evil spirit and untimely death (Spiritual upliftment) Advice my father to marry more wives and take more chieftaincy tittles across the board (evenly distribution of wealth) Donate 'chairs' to tertiary institutions for under privilege children Have shares in blue chips companies ** Wouldn't have to struggle in life But my father didn't have the opportunity to steal otherwise I wouldn't be in diaspora searching for the proverbial green pastures. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...s-a-thief.html

12-13-2006, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ariya One in Town Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,174 Points: 14,224.85 Bank: 74,483.08 Total Points: 88,707.93 Donate Rep Power: 1427219	She's talking about Rashidi Ladoja, who was impeached at the beginning of the year and has also just become the first Nigerian governor to have successfully challenged his impeachment and be reinstated by the Supreme Court. Oyo state is beautiful and has an impressive history. Its capital, Ibadan, was once the largest indigenous city in sub-Saharan Africa prior to colonization. After the fall of Oyo-Ile, the old capital of the Oyo empire, Ibadan became the largest city in the region as it absorbed the population of the old capital. Ibadan was also virtually unique in that it was an indigenous African example of an urban military republic. There was no oba or king in the city, and the leaders of the town earned their role by virtue of their military and business success. Decisions were made by a joint council of military and civil chiefs, and the 'presidency' (leadership positon) was rotated between these chiefs. Last edited by Ariya; 12-13-2006 at 09:22 PM..

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