Esa-Oke facts for kids

Esa-Oke is a town in Nigeria, located in Osun State. It's a home to the Yoruba people, a large ethnic group. Esa-Oke is part of the Obokun Local Government Area. It shares borders with towns like Oke-Imesi, Imesi-ile, Ijebu-Ijesa, Esa-Odo, and Efon-Alaaye. People believe that Omiran Adebolu, from the Olofin family in Ile-Ife, founded Esa-Oke in 1184 A.D. The traditional ruler of Esa-Oke is called the Ọwámiran.

Quick facts for kids Esa-Oke
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Esa-Oke Location in Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
State	Osun State
Local Government Area	Obokun

What Do People Do in Esa-Oke?

Most people in Esa-Oke are farmers. They grow important food crops like yam, cassava, maize, and rice. They also grow cash crops such as cocoa and kolanut. Besides farming, many people in Esa-Oke are involved in trading. They buy and sell goods, especially in the western and northern parts of Nigeria.

Who Leads Esa-Oke?

The town of Esa-Oke has a traditional leader called the 'Owamiran of Esa-Oke'. This king is in charge of the town's traditional government. The Ijesa North Traditional Council helps oversee things in Osun State.

The king works with four main leaders. These leaders represent different parts of the town:

• Oke-Esa (led by the Asaba)
• Erinjiyan (led by the Osolo)
• Idofin (led by the Obafin)
• Odo-Ese (led by the Enurin)

There are four main families that can provide the next king. These are:

• Ile Afinbiokin (also known as Ile-Otu)
• Ile Beleyeke
• Ile Gogodudu (also known as Ananye)
• Ile Aragadagbagun (also known as Yeye Owa)

Here are some of the recent traditional rulers:

• Oba Adeyemi Adediran - Atipa Owaji II - from 2004 until now
• Oba Isaiah Ajayi Adeniran - Afinbiokin II - from 1954 to 2004
• Oba Fatolu - from 1948

Schools and Roads in Esa-Oke

Esa-Oke is home to the Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH). This is a higher education school known for its technology programs.

The town also has several schools for younger students:

• Two public high schools: Esa-Oke Grammar School and Saint Joseph's Catholic High School.
• Eight public primary schools.

Since the year 2000, some private schools have also opened. These include Fayofunmi Model College, Elepolu Group Of Schools, and Peace&Joy Group Of Schools. Esa-Oke has good roads that connect it to nearby towns and states. You can reach Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Fun Festivals and Culture

Esa-Oke has exciting annual festivals like the Egungun and Ikedi festivals. These events are a lot of fun! They feature traditional dances and amazing historical costumes. One special dance is called the 'Ege' dance. The mysterious 'Ayo Olopon' game is also a popular attraction for visitors.