Okuta Ilorin
Idi-Ape Area of Ilorin
Okuta Ilorin was established in 16th century, Built by
in
16th century.
Long ago before the invention of sharpening steels for knives. a man known as Ojo Isekuse who was one of the founding fathers of Ilorin deviced a method for sharpening his knives with the use of a stone. It was from the activity of the knive sharpening that the name of the town Ilorin was formed.
Type Of People Who Visit
Historians, Curators, Archaeologists.
Quote About Place
[" Ilorin is infact a shortened form of \u201cIlo-irin\u201d (object for grinding metal)- Our tour guide to us."]
Reason For Loving Place
It is an historical site for the people of Ilorin.
Reason To Recommend Place
To go and see where Ilorin got its name from
Nice Things About Place
The historical significance it represents.
Historical Incidence
["The site is notable as the origin of the name of the town of Ilorin."]
Things To Do
["Take a landscape picture","Enjoy the ambience."]
What To Bring
["Mats","Climbing gear"]
