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14-450: Owo is a local government area in Ondo state , Nigeria . Between 1400 and 1600 CE , it was the capital of a Yoruba city-state . The local government area has a population of 222,262 based on 2006 population census . In their oral tradition , Owo traces its origins back to the ancient city of Ile-Ife , the cradle of Yoruba culture . Oral tradition also claims that the founders were
28-543: A PhD at University of Ibadan . From 1968 to 1979, Eyo was director of the Federal Department of Antiquities, and subsequently, until 1986, director general of the newly created National Commission for Museums and Monuments . In these positions, he oversaw the evolution of archeological activity in Nigeria, which lead to complete reevaluation of prehistoric cultures such as Nok , Owo , or Ife . He then moved to
42-850: A maximum of twenty wards. A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the Local Government , the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and the federal government. The functions of local governments are detailed in the Nigerian constitution and include the following: Lagos State Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo,, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere. Ekpo Eyo Ekpo Okpo Eyo (8 July 1931 – 28 May 2011)
56-530: Is dotted with branches of banks including First Bank Plc, Wema Bank Plc, Polaris Bank Plc, Enterprise Bank Ltd. (formerly Omega Bank Plc), Access Bank Plc etc. The city is witnessing a dramatic change due to expansion of its road network, particularly dualization of the main road beginning from the Emure junction up to Iyere exit. A new modern market is now open in Owo. Owo is situated in southwestern Nigeria, at
70-582: The University of Maryland, College Park , where he was professor of African arts and archeology. In the early 1980s, Eyo organized an international exhibition on 'Treasures of Ancient Nigeria', showcasing for the first time numerous highlight artifacts of Nigerian archeology to an American and European audience, which was shown in Detroit , San Francisco , New York , Washington D.C. , Calgary , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Philadelphia , and London . He
84-408: The "best" time to visit Owo is from somewhere around early November to mid-February. Local Government Areas of Nigeria Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by a local government council consisting of a chairman, who is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors. Each LGA is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and
98-459: The Owo kingdoms. The skill of Owo's ivory carvers was also appreciated at the court of Benin . During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Benin's rulers increasingly utilized insignia made from ivory , and imported Owo's art objects and recruited its artisans for their own royal workshops. There were other notable artworks that can be evidently supported. Owo came under British rule in 1893. After Nigeria declared independence in 1960, it
112-639: The site reflects both artistic traditions. Important discoveries include terracotta sculptures dating from the 15th century. The Owo Museum , founded in 1968, houses many of these artifacts. In Owo, the dry season is hot, muggy, and partly cloudy whereas the wet season is warm, oppressive, and overcast. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 65 °F (18.3 °C) and 89 °F (31.6 °C), rarely falling below 59 °F (15 °C) or rising above 94 °F (34.4 °C). For hot-weather activities, favoring clear days with temperatures between 75 °F (24 °C) and 90 °F (32.2 °C),
126-505: The sons of the Yoruba deity Odudua , who was the first ruler of Ile-Ife. The early art-historical and archaeological records reinforce these strong affiliations with Ife culture. Owo was able to maintain virtual independence from the neighboring kingdom of Benin , but was on occasion required to give tribute. The transmission of courtly culture flowed in both directions between the Benin and
140-662: The southern edge of the Yoruba Hills, and at the intersection of roads from Akure , Kabba , Benin City , and Siluko. Owo is situated around the halfway point between the towns of Ile Ife and Benin City . The Owo site was first excavated in 1969–1971 by Ekpo Eyo under the auspices of the Department of Antiquities of the Government of Nigeria. Due to Owo's location between the two famous art centers of Ife and Benin,
154-550: The veranda roofs were carved with statues of the king mounted on a horse or shown with his senior wife. The current Olowo is Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III . Owo is an agricultural center involved in the growing and trade of yams , cassava , maize , okra , peppers , cocoa , and cotton . There are, however, other commercial activities in the town including but not limited to timber , sawmilling and soya bean processing plants as well as blockmaking businesses. The town
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#1732773019208168-802: Was a Nigerian scholar mostly known for his work on archeology of Nigeria . He worked at the interface of archeology, anthropology, and art history, and he was actively involved in and many years presiding the federal and national agencies of antiquities and museums in Nigeria. He has been described as 'a doyen and an institution in Nigerian culture' and a 'giant pillar [...] of Nigeria's museums'. Originating from Cross River State and after relocation to Lagos , Eyo encountered Surveyor of Antiquities in Nigeria, Kenneth Murray , who encouraged him to pursue studies abroad: Eyo studied archeology and anthropology at Cambridge University (BA) and archeology at University of London (MA). After return to Nigeria, he obtained
182-556: Was declared as a national monument by the federal government, and is also a cultural landmark in Nigeria Built by Olowo Rerengejen in the 14th century, the palace had as many as 100 courtyards (Ugha). Each courtyard had a specific function and was dedicated to a particular deity. The largest, said to have been twice the size of an American football field, was used for public assemblies and festivals. Some courtyards were paved with quartz pebbles or broken pottery. Pillars supporting
196-585: Was part of the Western Region until 1967 when it became part of the Western State . Owo and its indigenes played significant roles in the politics of the first Republic in Nigeria. In 1976, it became part of the newly created Ondo State . In June 2022, at least 50 worshippers were killed in a massacre at St. Francis Catholic Church . Owo has the largest palace ( Aghofen ) in Africa which
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