Iseyin
Iseyin-Okeogun
LGA and town
Motto(s): 
Iseyin oro, oro ọmọ ebedi mọkọ
Iseyin is located in Nigeria
Iseyin
Iseyin
Coordinates: 7°58′N 3°36′E / 7.967°N 3.600°E / 7.967; 3.600
Country Nigeria
StateOyo State
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilMuftau Osuolale (PDP)
Area
 • Total702 sq mi (1,819 km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
National languageYorùbá
Map
Short Oral history of Iseyin in Onko Language by a native speaker

Iseyin is a city located in Oyo, Nigeria. It is approximately 100 km (62 mi) north of Ibadan. The city was estimated to have a population of 236,000, according to United Nations 2005 estimate, which increased to 362,990 in 2011,[1] and has a total land mass of 2,341 km2 (904 sq mi).[2] Its inhabitants are mostly of Yoruba origin and its ruler is the Aseyin of Iseyin, with the current being Oba Sefiu Oyebola Adeyeri III, Ajirotutu I.[3]

Education

The city houses College of Agriculture and Renewarable Natural Sciences of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Iseyin campus. The city also has a private Polytechnic named SAF Polytechnic, Iseyin, a Government Technical College and the Oyo state NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) permanent orientation camp.[4]

The city has a number of secondary schools like SAF Poly International School, Kelani College Iseyin, Saint Thomas College, Greater Love Model College, Iseyin District Grammar School, Ansarudeen Grammar School, Muslim Grammar School, ETC.[5]

Iseyin also has an ultra modern private Digital Library named Raji Oke-Esa Memorial Library, the library was commissioned by the Nigeria former president, General (Rtd.) Olusegun Obasanjo, and Ebedi Writers' Residency situated at the hill-side of Barracks area of the city. This International Residency has brought great writers, journalists and authors all over the world including Africa's first Nobel Laurel, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Jumoke Verissiomo, Funmi Aluko, Richard Ali, Paul Liam and others.[5]

Industry

Iseyin is the headquarters of Oke-Ogun zone of Oyo state. A Sugar Cane Processing Company was established in the city. The primary industry of the area is cotton-based textiles.[6] Iseyin is the fourth largest city in Oyo state, after Ibadan, Ogbomoso and arguably Oyo. Iseyin is also known as the home of Aso Òkè. Aso Òkè or Òfì is a popular traditional fabric mostly used for ceremonies amongst the Yoruba people of Nigeria.[7]

Other industries located in Iseyin include:[citation needed]

Radio

The following are the list of current terrestrial Frequency Modulator (FM) Radio station operating in Iseyin city:[citation needed]

Agriculture

Tobacco is grown in Iseyin, amongst other food and cash crops,[6] it is as a result of this that a big tobacco company - British American Tobacco - has a "leave office" in the city. Iseyin is part of the Oke-Ogun towns referred to as the "food basket" of Nigeria.[8]

Because of sustainable annual rainfall in the area, the major agricultural activities are farming, hunting, fishing, and food processing, among others. Iseyin produces virtually all farm produces such as yam, maize, cassava, plantain among many others.[9]

Ikere Gorge dam

Ikere Gorge dam is located in the city, it was said to be the second largest dam when it was discovered alongside Kanji dam during President Obasanjo's regime (Military). Ikere gorge dam is a man-made dam, It is a source of water for communities in Iseyin and its suburbs. During rainy season, the dam swells to full capacity. Tons of fish are produced from the dam, which can be a source of IGR for the government. The dam when maintained, is capable of generating electricity for the whole South-West states of Nigeria. The dam can be used for irrigation and tourist center.[10]

Traditional weaving

The primary industry of Iseyin is cotton-based textiles, and Iseyin reputed as the home of Aso Ofi or Aso Oke, a popular traditional fabric worn on special occasions by the Yoruba usually for coronation, chieftaincy, wedding engagement, festivals, naming ceremony, and other important events.[11]

The maiden Aso-Ofi festival was observed on September 27, 2016, during World Tourism Day. The festival was conceptualized to showcase and celebrate a locally made fabric in Oyo State.[12]

Climate

With high temperatures and little precipitation, the city has a tropical climate, with winters being less precipitous than summers.[13][14][15]

Climate data for Iseyin (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 38
(100) 		41
(106) 		40
(104) 		40
(104) 		37
(99) 		37.3
(99.1) 		34
(93) 		31.3
(88.3) 		33
(91) 		34.5
(94.1) 		37
(99) 		37
(99) 		41.0
(105.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 34.2
(93.6) 		35.5
(95.9) 		35.0
(95.0) 		33.1
(91.6) 		31.5
(88.7) 		29.9
(85.8) 		28.1
(82.6) 		27.4
(81.3) 		28.8
(83.8) 		30.3
(86.5) 		32.7
(90.9) 		33.9
(93.0) 		31.7
(89.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 27.6
(81.7) 		29.0
(84.2) 		29.2
(84.6) 		28.1
(82.6) 		27.1
(80.8) 		25.9
(78.6) 		24.7
(76.5) 		24.2
(75.6) 		25.1
(77.2) 		26.0
(78.8) 		27.4
(81.3) 		27.4
(81.3) 		26.8
(80.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.9
(69.6) 		22.4
(72.3) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.1
(73.6) 		22.6
(72.7) 		21.9
(71.4) 		21.3
(70.3) 		20.9
(69.6) 		21.3
(70.3) 		21.7
(71.1) 		22.1
(71.8) 		20.9
(69.6) 		21.9
(71.4)
Record low °C (°F) 14
(57) 		12
(54) 		16
(61) 		16
(61) 		18
(64) 		15
(59) 		16
(61) 		16.5
(61.7) 		15
(59) 		19
(66) 		14
(57) 		13.8
(56.8) 		12.0
(53.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 9.2
(0.36) 		15.6
(0.61) 		66.9
(2.63) 		107.7
(4.24) 		156.8
(6.17) 		168.6
(6.64) 		150.0
(5.91) 		146.8
(5.78) 		219.2
(8.63) 		176.7
(6.96) 		23.8
(0.94) 		2.9
(0.11) 		1,244.1
(48.98)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 0.6 1.4 4.4 6.9 10.5 11.8 11.3 11.2 14.9 12.0 2.0 0.4 87.3
Average relative humidity (%) 66.6 70.5 78.6 84.3 87.1 88.5 89.1 89.1 89.1 87.9 80.3 70.1 81.8
Source: NOAA[16]

Notable people

Popular places in Iseyin

References

  1. ^ National Population Commission of Nigeria (web)
  2. ^ Adewuyi, Kehinde; Adeyemo; Adejumo (December 2018). "Use of GIS in production of soil series map in Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria" (PDF). International Research Journal of Earth Sciences. 6 (12): 12–21. ISSN 2321-2527 – via www.isca.in.
  3. ^ Adegbite, Ademola (2023-12-14). "Makinde presents staff to Aseyin". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  4. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2022-12-29). "LAUTECH governing council lauds Makinde over new Iseyin campus". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  5. ^ a b "Map - Iseyin - MAP[N]ALL.COM". www.mapnall.org. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  6. ^ a b "The Columbia Encyclopedia". Retrieved 2007-04-06.
  7. ^ "The History of Iseyin, Nigeria's Home of Aso-oke Iseyin is an ancient city". RefinedNG. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  8. ^ Tobi, Majaro. "Iseyin search". ((cite journal)): Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. ^ "The History of Iseyin, Nigeria's Home of Aso-oke Iseyin is an ancient city". RefinedNG. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  10. ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/investigationspecial-reports/436794-ikere-gorge-dam-nigerias-abandoned-hydropower-fish-production-facility.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2023-06-21. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ Diyaolu, Idowu; Omotosho, Halima (2020-01-01). "Aso Òkè Weaving Techniques and Perception in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria". Textile Society of America Symposium Proceedings.
  12. ^ "I-S-E-Y-I-N : Home of Yoruba's Aso-Ofi". Sun Newspaper. 21 September 2017.
  13. ^ "Iseyin climate: Temperature Iseyin & Weather By Month". en.climate-data.org. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  14. ^ "Iseyin Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  15. ^ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Iseyin, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  16. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Iseyin". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 5, 2024.

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