Iju, Ogun
Iju also known as Iju Oloko [idʒou ɔ:lɔkɔ], is a Nigerian town located in southern Ogun state and about 18 kilometers from Lagos state, a major commercial hub in West Africa. The town is inhabited mostly by Owu and Egba natives whose ancestors settled there between 1842 and 1845.
Iju | |
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Town | |
| Nickname: Iju Gbalefa | |
Iju Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°36′38.6″N 3°5′8.5″E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Ogun |
| War camp | Est. 1842 - 1845 |
| Government | |
| • The Olu of Iju | HRM Oba Olufemi Sodeinde |
| • Kingdom | Subset of Owu/Egba Kingdom |
| • Governor | Dapo Abiodun |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 50,000 plus |
| • Estimate (2017) | 75,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Tropical savanna climate (Aw) |
| Website | http://www.ogunstate.gov.ng/ |
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