Isanlu Explained

Official Name:	Isanlu
Pushpin Map:	Nigeria
Pushpin Mapsize:	300
Pushpin Map Caption:	Location in Nigeria
Subdivision Type:	Nigeria
Subdivision Name:	Nigeria
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Kogi State
Subdivision Type2:	LGA
Government Type:	Traditional
Leader Title:	Agbana Of Isanlu
Leader Name:	Ọbá Moses Babatunde Etombi
Unit Pref:	Metric
Area Total Km2:	80.8
Population As Of:	Population Density 2016
Population Total:	200,000 (2016)^[1]
Population Density Km2:	400,30
Population Blank1 Title:	Ethnicity
Population Blank1:	Yoruba
Population Blank2 Title:	Religion
Population Blank2:	Christianity, Muslim Traditional beliefs
Timezone:	WAT
Utc Offset:	+1
Coordinates:	8.1667°N 53°W
Postal Code Type:	6-digit postal code prefix
Postal Code:	262102
Iso Code:	NG.IM.OE.OM

Isanlu is a town in Kogi State. It is the headquarters of Yagba East local government area of Kogi State in the south western part of Nigeria. The current Agbana of Isanlu is Ọbá Moses Babatunde Etombi.^{[2] [1]}

Culture

Isanlu is the political, social, and cultural center of the Yagba East, Mopa-Muro, and Yagba West local government areas. It is mainly populated by the indigenous Okun people.^[1]

Economy

Isanlu is populated by mainly farmers, and a few traders.^[1] This is mainly because of lack of infrastructure and development in the town.^[3]

Festival

• New Yam festival
• Egungun Festival
• Christian festivals e.g. Christmas and Easter celebrations
• Muslim festivals e.g. Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha celebrations
• Isanlu Day
• iyinfest

Notable people

• Pius Adesanmi
• Grace Oyelude
• Eyitayo Lambo
• Jide Omokore

Education

Tertiary Institution

• Okunland International College of Nursing Science, Isanlu

Secondary schools

• Isanlu Community Secondary, Isanlu
• St Kizito's College, Isanlu
• Oluyori Muslim Comprehensive High School, Isanlu
• African Church Secondary School, Isanlu
• Folu International Schools, Isanlu
• Government Day Secondary School, Isanlu
• Lg Secondary School Idofin Isanlu
• Michaelian Group of Schools, Isanlu
• Isanlu High School, Ijowa Isanlu

Primary schools

• Community Primary School, Isanlu
• St. Joseph Primary School, Isanlu
• St Michael the Archangel Nursery/Primary School, Isanlu
• Ecwa Rev. Thamer Nursery and Primary School, Isanlu
• Yelgea Primary School, Isanlu
• Michaelian Catholic Nursery and Primary, School

Religion

Christianity is the dominant religion in Isanlu, seconded by Muslim and Traditional beliefs.^{[4] [5]}

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Despite Icons As Indigenes, Pius Adesanmi's Isanlu Lacks Basic Amenities. Yinka. Oladoyinbo. 2 April 2019. Nigerian Tribune. 28 February 2022.
2. News: Gov Bello Presents Appointment Letter To New Agbana Of Isanlu. Yekini. Jimoh. Lokoja. 18 October 2019. Nigerian Tribune. 28 February 2022.
3. Web site: A Harrowing Road Excursion Across Okunland. Tunde. Olusunle. 31 October 2021. TheCable. 3 March 2022.
4. Web site: Dewdrops of Memory: Isanlu And The Islam That I knew By Pius Adesanmi. SaharaReporters. 3 June 2016. Sahara Reporters. 28 March 2022.
5. Web site: ISANLU, THE ONLY PLACE NIGERIA HAS NOT CORRUPTED BY PIUS ADESANMI. Reporter. 10 July 2017. City People Magazine. 28 March 2022.
6. Web site: Isanlu-Makutu, Kogi State Zip Code | Nigeria Zip Codes.