Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Welcome to Oke-Sopen, Ijebu-Igbo

Oke-Sopen is the foremost of the five towns constituting Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government, Ogun State. Founded around 1430 AD, we are a proud community of over 175,000 people united by culture, tradition, and a vision for progress.

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~750

Years of History

Founded 15th century

175K+

Community Population

2006 census

of Five Clans

Ijebu-Igbo

LGA HQ

Ijebu-North

Ogun State

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~1430

Year of Founding

About Oke-Sopen

Oke-Sopen, in Ijebu-Igbo, is a town located in Ijebu-North Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. It is approximately a 15-minute drive from Ijebu-Ode and serves as the Headquarters of Ijebu-North Local Government Authority. With geographical coordinates of Latitude 6°58'0" North and Longitude 4°0'0" East, Oke-Sopen stands as the political headquarters and commercial nerve centre of Ijebu-North Local Government. Founded by Princess Sopenlukale and Ogunlegi around 1430 AD (approximately 750 years ago), our community has produced great leaders, scholars, and entrepreneurs who have shaped the fabric of Nigeria.

Education

50+ professors produced

Culture

750 years of heritage

Commerce

LGA commercial hub

Unity

175K+ community members

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Our Traditional Ruler

THE SOPENLUKALE OF OKE-SOPEN, IJEBU-IGBO

HRH Oba (Dr.) Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf, FAAC — Erinkitola I

A visionary traditional ruler born in 1960, of the Ikupakude Royal dynasty — championing education, community development, and the welfare of all Oke-Sopen indigenes at home and in the diaspora.

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Erinkitola I

Est. circa 1430 AD

A Brief History
of Oke-Sopen

Founded by Princess Sopenlukale and Ogunlegi approximately 750 years ago, Oke-Sopen is the foremost of the five clans of Ijebu-Igbo and the political headquarters of Ijebu-North LGA.

With a population of over 175,000, the community has produced senators, professors, and business leaders who have shaped Nigeria's history.

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Our Community