Omu-Aran

Omu Aran
Omu Aran
Omu-aran
Coordinates: 8°08′00″N 5°06′00″E / 8.13333°N 5.10000°E / 8.13333; 5.10000Coordinates: 8°08′00″N 5°06′00″E / 8.13333°N 5.10000°E / 8.13333; 5.10000
Country  Nigeria
State Kwara
LGA(s) Irepodun
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT (UTC+1))

Omu-Aran is a city in the Nigerian state of Kwara. It originated from Ife and currently the local government headquarters of Irepodun local government. Omu-aran is about 8 kilometers away from Aran-Orin.[1]

History

Omu-aran was founded 500 years ago[2]. The community was founded due to the migration of people from Ile-ife. There was a drought in Ile-ife, to know the cause of the drought, the oracle was consulted, the oracle said Ife was over-crowded, therefore some people had to leave. Some princess were selected to migrate to other places and were given symbol of authority.One of the selected princes was Olomu-Aperan, the founder of Omu-aran.[3] Olomu-Aperan was the adopted child of Omutoto, one of the wives of Oba Olofinaiye of Ile-ife. Omu-aran is made of people from different background that migrated to the present site of town.[4] Omu-aran became the headquarters of Irepodun LGA on the 24th of August, 1976.

Economy

Due to the vegetation of the area, Omu-aran residents were predominatly farmers. They were also famous in handicraft like basket weaving and blacksmit works.

Festival

Egungun Elewe Festival is usually held once every two years in remembrance of the ancestors.[5].

Language

Since Omu-aran is an Igbomina land the language widely spoken in Omu-aran is Igbomina or Igbona.

Leadership

The system of leadership used is the traditional Oba system. The traditional leader is known as OLOMU. The last living Oba was Oba Charles Ibitoye, died on December 2, 2017.[6] The throne is currently empty.

Notable people

  • David Oyedepo - (Born September 27, 1954) - Presiding Bishop Living Faith Church Worldwide (a.k.a. Winners Chapel).
  • Moji Afolayan - Nollywood actress.
  • Most Rev. Dr. Prophet S.A Abidoye - 5th spiritual father of Cheribum and Seraphim movement
  • Lateef Jakande

Schools

References

  1. ↑ Team, Maplandia.com. "Omu Aran Map - Nigeria Google Satellite Maps". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  2. ↑ 'The chronicles of Omu-aran by OSC , published by Upper standards ltd., 2002
  3. ↑ Igbominaland in the context of Yoruba history 2006, pg.223
  4. ↑ "ISOKAN OMO YORUBA WEBSITE: HISTORY OF OMU-ARAN-by Sola Adeniken". isokanfpb.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  5. ↑ http://www.travelhubnigeria.com/major%20festival.html
  6. ↑ "BREAKING: Olomu of Omu-Aran Goes Home - Latest Kwara News". www.kwaranews.com. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
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