Ada, Osun Explained

Ada
Settlement Type:Town
Motto:Akara Loro Ada
Area Total Km2:34.54
Timezone1:WAT
Utc Offset1:+1
Pushpin Map:Nigeria
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Ada Location within Nigeria
Coordinates:7.8956°N 4.7094°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Nigeria
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Osun State
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1900s
Population:174,152 [1]
Government Type:Monarchy
Leader Title:Olona Of Ada
Leader Name:Oba Oyetunde Olumuyiwa Ojo (2020-Present)[2]
Subdivision Type2:Local Government area
Subdivision Name2:Boripe
Blank Name Sec1:National language
Blank Info Sec1:Yorùbá

Ada is a town in the Boripe Local Government area of Osun State, Nigeria. A town headed by Oba Oyetunde Olumuyiwa Ojo (The Olona of Ada),[3] Ada has the biggest market in the local government area and it generated the highest revenue for it. Some of the compounds that make up the town are Ile Oba Oludele, ile oba Adeitan, Ile oba Olugbogbo, Ile Aro, Ile Alagbaa, Ojomu Oteniola, Alade, Eesa, Jagun, Osolo, Oke Baale, Asasile, Oluode, Agba Akin, and Ile Odogun.The people of the town are hospitable, industrious, and hardworking. They value education and are accommodating for citation of any businesses due to their large geographical land expanse yet to be developed. There are hotels and a hospital in the town.

Background

The settlement dates from before the late 19th century. Ada has the biggest market in the local government area known as (Obada Market) and it generated the highest revenue for it. Buying and selling takes place every 5 days,The town is the home of a private golf course that was created by Comfort Olufunke PonnLe and her husband,[4] a prominent estate valuer and philanthropist, Bode Adediji, Late Alalade, one of the first chartered accountants in Nigeria.

Religion

Several religions are practiced in the town but Christianity and Islam are the dominant religions, the town has seen a rise in other dominations of Christianity especially the Pentecostal's, Apostolic, Evangelical and others.

Occupations

Ada people ancient occupation is black soap production (Osedudu), And also another main occupation of the town is Farming.

Hotels and Restaurants

Ada also has hotels for visitors and travelers, Hotels in Ada are listed below.

Educational institutions

Below are the list for notable Educational Institutions including private and government school in the town.

Government Schools:

And others...

Private Schools:

And many more

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Ada in Osun, Nigeria . Getamap.net . 28 August 2023.
  2. Web site: New Olona of Ada Emerges . OsunDefender . 31 January 2020.
  3. https://thenationonlineng.net/oyetunde-ojo-my-battles-with-tradition-as-ada-monarch/
  4. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/princess-comfort-olufunke-ponnle-a-truncated-love-story/131597 Princess Comfort Olufunke PonnLe: A Truncated Love Story