THE ASEJIRE WATER RESERVOIR

The Asejire water reservoir in Oyo State is located in the South Western part of Nigeria on the Osun River,about 30 kilometers east of Ibadan. The reservoir was built in the late 1960s.The river on the dam flows from Ekiti State,enters Osun,thenflows to Oyo State. On its way it enters Okini dam along Ilogunin Osun State,through Osogbo,to Erinle,to Ede,Odo-Obafrom Iwo,Agbara and now flow down to
Ibadan.The water has been in existence even before the existence of the State.The river is known to have a depth of 26.5m and 27m.

COCOA HOUSE

Cocoa House is located in Dugbe in the city of Ibadan.It is one of the tallest buildings in the tropical Africa.It was built in 1965,having a height of 105metres and 26 storey. The name Cocoa House came from the fact that it was built from the proceeds of cocoa. The Cocoa House in Ibadan is famous as one of the first in termsof architectural innovations in South-west Nigeria.

ODUA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The museum walls are covered with batik designs,there are historical tools and objects such as calabash,cowries,guns,waers,weapons,talking drum,television,phone,beads,staff,crown,etc all for display in different sections.

There is also available camera for wait and take pictures. The museum was conceptualized to promote the history,culture,
heritage and ingenuity of the Yoruba people.

HALL OF FAME

Hall of Fame is a huge centre of tourist attraction. The room is filled with pictures and documentaries of distinguished Yoruba individuals who have contributed to the growth of the country.LateRashid,Yekini, the renowned footballer is one of those personalities. Professor Wole Soyinka,Late Chief Samuel Akintola,Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo,Chief Folake Solanke(SAN),Late Chief Moshood Abiola,Late
Madam Olufunlayo Ransome-Kuti,etc. There is also on the display the treaty
that brought an end to the Yoruba war of the 19th century called“proclamationof
peace of Kiriji-Mesin Battle field”

IBADAN FROM A VANTAGE POINT

Our tour guide opened a door in the Hall of Fame section and we saw the
ancient city of Ibadan from avantage point,covered with brown roofs that spoke of
time and resistance.

BOWER'S TOWER

The Bower’s tower is on the hill top of Oke Are in Igbo Agala area of Ibadan state.It
is the highest hill in the city of Ibandan.It has about 47 spiral stair case,
Tower.at the top od the tower,one could see the four corners of Ibadan metropolis. A panocimic view of important places in Ibadan like the University College Hospital(UCH),
University of Ibadan(UI),Cocoa House,Dugbe Market,etc.

OTHER REGIONAL VIEW

MONIYA QUARRY SITE

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