Ijanikin
Ijanikin is a neighbourhood located in the Oto-Awori district of Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria
People
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 who is referred to as the Onijanikin of Ijanikin.[3]
Education
Ijanikin is home to several notable educational institutions including the Federal Government College Lagos, Ijanikin and Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education and also the Lagos state government secondary school, ijanikin[4]
References
- 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.
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