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Olowo Imade succeeded his father, Ojugbelu at Okiti Upafa. He led his people to Oke-Made (Made-Hills) where they had a short-lived stay mainly due to wars and incessant thunderstorms which caused several fatalities of the Omo-lowos. They eventually moved to Okiti-Asegbo and expanded to the southern part of town where Olowo Imade along with the Ighare warriors/chiefs conquered the land and settled. The area was designated the Iloro (Uloro) quarters. Today, the 12 Iloro (Ighare) Chiefs are responsible for the installation and burial of the Olowo.
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- ↑ Reuben, Abati (3 January 2016). "Bisi Olateru-Olagbegi (1953 – 2015)". Reuben Abati. Metro Watch. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ↑ Tribute To Olabisi Olateru-Olagbegi: An Icon Of Women’s Movement
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