Oru-Ijebu

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Oru-Ijebu
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Ogun
LGA(s) Ijebu-Oru
Government
  TypeDemocratic
  OloruOba Abdulrasaq Olufemi Adebanjo
Population
 (2006 Census)
  Total27,000
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Oru-Ijebu is a semi-urban town located in Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, South-Western Nigeria. It is bordered by Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State and shares close territorial boundaries with Ijebu Igbo, the headquarters of Ijebu North, Ogun state. The town is alternatively known as Ijebu-Oru and according to the 2006 census has a population of about 27,000 people. The traditional ruler and community leader of the town is called the Oloru of Oru-Ijebu and he is Oba Abdulrasaq Olufemi Adebanjo. The town houses a refugee camp which is located on the outskirts 500m away from the town, housing refugees from Liberia and Sierra-Leone. Oru town is rich in various types of precious stones and metals. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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