Ijanikin
Ijanikin is a town located in Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area of Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos, Lagos state, Nigeria.
People
[edit]Ijanikin is basically occupied by the Aworis since it is believed that they are the first settlers of the town.[1][2] The town is traditionally ruled by a mornach Oba Mohmodu Afolabi Ashafa who is referred to as the Onijanikin of Ijanikin.[3] Idris Adedotun Abiodun (A professional Dj ) with stage name #NobleDjDotman
Education
[edit]Ijanikin is home to several notable educational institutions
1. Federal Government College Lagos, Ijanikin
2. Lagos State University of Education, Oto-Ijanikin
3. National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Ijanikin
4. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ijanikin
5. Lagos State Government Secondary School, Ijanikin
6. Foreign Service Academy, Ijanikin[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Ruhollah Ajibọla Salakọ (1998). Ọta: Biography of the Foremost Awori Town. Penink Publicity & Company.
- ^ E. A. Ajayi; R. O. Ajetunmobi; Akindele S. A. (1998). A History of the Awori of Lagos State. Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education. ISBN 978-978-142-035-1.
- ^ A. G. A. Ladigbolu (prince.) (2007). Nigerian at 47, 1960-2007: prominent achievers in Nigeria. Lichfield Communications. ISBN 978-978-30498-0-2.
- ^ Lagos State (Nigeria). Ministry of Information and Culture. Public Information Dept (1991). Focus on [name of Administrative Division]: Badagry. The Dept.