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Iseyin is a city located in the Nigerian state of Oyo. It is approximately 100 km (62 mi) north of Ibadan. The city was estimated to have a population of 236,000, per a United Nations 2005 estimate, which increased to 362,990 in 2011,[1] and has a total land mass of 1,419 km² (548 sq mi).[2] Iseyin is centrally located and accessible via road networks from Ibadan, Oyo, Abeokuta, and Ogbomoso. There are expanses of land which can be used for industrial, agricultural and institutional purposes in and around the city. The title of the monarch of Iseyin is "The Aseyin of Iseyin". There are a lot of educational institutions in Iseyin out of which are Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Iseyin campus, Polytechnic like SAF Polytechnic, Secondary Institutions like Kelani College Iseyin, Greater Love Model etc. which has since recorded a large amount of distinction in the WASSCE & SSCE results.

Iseyin Iseyin-Okeogun
LGA and town
Nickname(s):  Iseyin oro, oro ọmọ ebedi mọkọ
Iseyin
Coordinates: 7°58′N 3°36′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Oyo State
Government
• Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council	Muftau Osuolale (PDP)
Area
• Total	548 sq mi (1,419 km2)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
Climate	Aw

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. The city has a number of reputable 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. To mention a few. Kelani College Iseyin happened to be ranked the best secondary school in the whole of Iseyin and Oke Ogun due to the consistent academic success of their students in various external examinations like WASSCE & NECO and in various National competitions. 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. ICT centers were established by in the town by a Senator for the secondary school students to engage in ICT trainings.

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.[3] 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.

Psaltry Mechanized Agriculture industrial hub is located in Iseyin.

Friesland Campina (Wamco) has a milk processing center in the city. Wamco is a company that produces peak milk.

Agriculture

Tobacco is grown in Iseyin, amongst other food and cash crops,[3] 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.

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

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 suburbs. During rainy season, the dam do 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.

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.

The maiden Aso-Ofi festival was observed on September 27, 2016, during the World Tourism Day. The festival was conceptualized to showcase and celebrate a locally made fabric in Oyo State.[4]

Notable people

• Professor Peller, magician
• Ahmed Raji[5] Senior Advocate of Nigeria
• Olukayode Ariwoola, acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
• Shina Peller, business man and Politician

Popular places in Iseyin

• Ogunbado
• Olokoyo

References

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[ru] Исейин

Исе́йин[1], или Исейи́н[2] (англ. Iseyin) — город в штате Ойо (Нигерия). Население — 256 926 чел. (по данным 2006 года)[3].

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