Ikare is a city in the northern senatorial part of

Ondo State Ondo State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Oǹdó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. It was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It borders Ekiti State to the north, Kogi State to the northeast, Edo State to the east, Delta State ...

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. Ikare-Akoko (Ikare for short), city in southwestern Nigeria, is located in the Northern Senatorial District of

. Ikare is about 100km from

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, the Ondo State capital. The city was the divisional headquarters of the old Akoko Division, comprising Oka-Akoko, Isua-Akoko, Okeagbe-Akoko Ugbe Akoko etc. Based on the Local Government System now practised in Nigeria, the city is currently the headquarters of Akoko North-East Local Government. The city is a trading area for farmers of Kolanut,Cocoa, and coffee. Ikare shares boundaries with Arigidi,

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, Ogbagi, Oka, Akungba and Supare. Ikare consists of two first class kings: The Owa-Ale of Iyometa Oba Adeleke Adegbite-Adedoyin Adefemi and Oba Saliu Momoh Akadiri Olukare of Ikare-Akoko Osele market is the Ikare's biggest communal market where the city's ancient traditions are displayed, Ikare-Akoko. Oja Oba is situated in opposite old first Bank, garage Ikare akoko. The city is located in the Yoruba cultural region and has a substantial

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and Muslim population with several Churches, worshiping halls and Mosques. The

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of the city incorporates both Portuguese and

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styles. The Portuguese style was introduced in the 16th century when Portugal began to export slaves from the region. Arabic influences were incorporated in the 19th century with the diffusion of Islamic culture Southward across the Sahara.Population as of 2006 was over 700,000. Ikare has been using electricity since the year 1956.

Education

Ikare is home to several educational institutions in Ondo State. Notable among which are; Agolo High School, Odo, Ikare, Mount Carmel Secondary School, Ondo State College of Art and Science ; Ansar Ud-Deen Grammar School (AUD) Ikare Akoko, Agbaode Orimolade Grammar school Ikare; Osele High School Ikare Akoko, Victory College Ikare; Lennon Jubilee High School Ikare; Ikare Grammar School Ikare Akoko, Everlasting Premier College Ikare Akoko, Citadel International College, Ikare; Comprehensive high School, Ikare; Greater Tomorrow Primary School and so many government and private-owned Primary and Secondary Schools. Ikare sons and daughters are well educated and are presently holding national and international positions.

Markets

Ikare is a chief commercial city in Ondo state with several industrial base and markets which include; Osele Market, Okore Market, Oja Owa, Oja Oba, Jubilee Market, Oja Kajola Oja Kowode and several other markets in adjoining Villages. It is a super city for successful transportation business especially by private individuals.

Inter ethnic relationships

Ikare though basically a Yoruba ethnic city, is also a place of convergence in Ondo State for many ethnic groups in Nigeria including the Igbo, Hausa,

Fulani The Fula, Fulani, or Fulɓe people ( ff, Fulɓe, ; french: Peul, links=no; ha, Fulani or Hilani; pt, Fula, links=no; wo, Pël; bm, Fulaw) are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Sahel and West Africa, widely dispersed across the region. ...

, and Ijaw. The friendly disposition of its natives to visitors and holiday makers, from time immemorial, is perhaps responsible for the growing number of settlers in the city.

References

{{Yoruba topics Populated places in Ondo State Towns in Yorubaland

Education

Markets

Inter ethnic relationships

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