Ijebu Ode

Ijebu-Ode is a town in Ogun State in the South Western geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is close to the A121 highway. The city is about 110 km north-east of Lagos by road, and within 100 km (62 mi) of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern part of Ogun State.

It had an estimated population of about 223,000 in 2006. It is home to Sungbo's Eredo, one of the largest ramparts in West Africa. It is the largest city inhabited by the Ijebus, a sub-group of the Yoruba ethnic group who speak the Ijebu dialect of Yoruba.

History
Ijebu-Ode is historically and culturally the headquarters of Ijebuland. The name “Ijebu-Ode” is a combination of the names of two persons namely, Ajebu and Olode, who were conspicuous as leaders of the original settlers and founders of the town. By the 16th century, it was established as the chief town, and since pre-colonial times has been the capital of the Ijebu kingdom.

People
Ijebu-Ode is generally a Yoruba-speaking town with majority of the inhabitants speaking the local dialect known as Ijebu. However, in recent times, due to migration, colonization and inter-tribal marriage, Ijebu-Ode now comprises a mixture people who majorly speak the general Yoruba language, as opposed to the local dialect. Nevertheless, a considerable proportion of the population speaks English fluently.

By car
You can get to Ijebu Ode via Lagos Ibadan Express Road via Sagamu. The express road often ridden with traffic could take as long as 4 to 5 hours.

Shared cabs
From parks otherwise known as motor parks you can get public transport shared with other travellers particularly from Ojota, Oshodi and Ketu motor parks.

By train
You could go by train from Lagos Iddo Terminus to Ibadan and then taking a taxi to Ijebu Ode. The journey takes about 2 hr 30 min and cost ₦20,000 - ₦40,000 depending on the class on the train you choose.

By ferry
By ferry from CMS to Ebute Ikorodu then by taxi to Ijebu Ode then journey last about 2 hr and cost ₦15,000 - ₦20,000.

By plane
The journey via Lagos to Ibadan then a taxi to Ijebu Ode takes the longest and is the most expensive but is the most convenient journey, taking about 3 hours.

Do
The town is home to several traditional events.