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The Oyan River Dam is in Abeokuta North local government area of Ogun State in the West of Nigeria, about 20 km north west of the state capital Abeokuta. The dam crosses the Oyan River, a tributary of the Ogun River. It is used primarily to supply raw water to Lagos and Abeokuta, but has potential for use in irrigation and power generation.
Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State located at the south westhern part of Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River , near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna ; [ 2 ] [ 3 ] 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres (81 mi) by water .
Abeokuta North is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akomoje, near Abeokuta. It has an area of 808 km 2 and a population of 201,329 at the 2006 census. The local government area includes the Oyan Dam, an important source of water to the cities of Lagos and Abeokuta.
In the Yoruba religion, Yemoja is the divinity of the Ogun River. The catechist Charles Phillips, father of the Charles Phillips who later became Bishop of Ondo, wrote in 1857 that the Ogun River was generally worshipped by the people who live along its banks from its rise until where it empties into the lagoon. [10]
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English: Referred to as "odo Ogun" by the locals, is the historical river of the people of Egba kingdom in the town of Abeokuta in Ogun State Date 17 June 2018, 14:10:41
Abeokuta was originally inhabited by the Egbas, who the rock provided with sanctuary and gave a vantage point to monitor the enemy’s advance, leading to eventual triumph in war. The town of Abeokuta eventually grew as these new settlers spread out from this location. Olumo Rock is located in the ancient city of Abeokuta, Ogun State.
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