Our Heritage
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A legacy of resilience along the Yewa River.
Oke-Odan History: A Legacy of Resilience and Heritage
Nestled along the banks of the Yewa River, where the golden savannah meets lush farmlands, lies the ancient town of Oke-Odan—a place where history whispers through the rustling leaves of age-old baobab trees.
A Land of Kings and Warriors
Long before colonial maps were drawn, Oke-Odan thrived as part of the Egbado kingdom, a land of fierce warriors and wise rulers. The town's name itself, meaning "the hill of the brave," speaks to its legacy of resilience.
One of Oke-Odan's most famous daughters was Princess Aina, born in 1843. Her life took a dramatic turn when Dahomey warriors raided her village — later presented to Queen Victoria as Sara Forbes Bonetta, a testament to the town's enduring spirit.
