Ilara-Mokin

Ilara-Mokin (Yoruba: Ìlárá-Mọ̀kín) is a town located in a central part of Ifedore local government of Ondo State. Ilara-Mokin is well known for her rich and preserved culture, academics, agriculture and tourism. Ilara-Mokin is about 12 km from Ondo state capital, and has Ipogun, Ipinsa, Ikota, Ibule-Soro and Ero as neighbouring towns.

Ilara-Mokin

Ùlá
Urban
Nickname(s): 
Ilara, Ùlá
Ilara-Mokin
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°20′53″N 5°06′52″E
Country Nigeria
StateOndo
Government
 • AlaraOba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti
Area
 • Total32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
45,000
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ClimateTropical savanna climate (Aw)
Websitehttp://www.ondostate.gov.ng/

History

The first Alara of Ilara Mokin, Obalufon Modulua Olutipin, led his people from Ile Ife to their current location.[1]

The people of Ilara Mokin celebrate many holidays. The first one is Mokin Day,[2] which takes place in the month of November. Next is "Odun Ijesu"[3] which translates as Holiday of Eating Yam, which celebrates a successful harvest. This is celebrated in the first week of September. It is referred as "Ijesu" because the major crop grown as sold are Yams (Isu), and it is also a staple food. Another festival is known as "Ajalemogun" in honor of the deity of that same name. Many rituals, which are now frowned upon, are said to be appeasing the deity and bring peace, joy, and prosperity to the land. [4]

Administration

Ilara-Mokin is ruled by the Alara of Ilara Mokin, currently Oba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti, Agbekorun II, who has been ruling since 17 July 1998,[5] after succeeding Alara Oba Solomon Ojopagogo Afinbiokin, Adeyeye II. Surrounding him is a cabinet a chiefs, listed below in ranking order:

  • Chief Lisa
  • Chief Obala
  • Chief Odofin
  • Chief Alawo
  • Chief Sao
  • Chief Osogbon
  • Iyalode (head of Women affairs)
  • Chief Oduno
  • Chief Selemo
  • Chief Ologun Sinkin (Risinkin)
  • Chief Osindile
  • Chief Araloyin

There are also chiefs that represent the hunters, farmers, and blacksmiths [6]

Geography

Ilara Mokin is a fertile rich grassland and forest. It is surrounded to the north by the towns of Igbara Oke and Ero. To the south includes the towns of Isarun, Ikota, Ibule Soro, and a few miles, the Ondo State capital Akure.

Education

Primary and Secondary Education
  • St. Michael Primary School
  • The Apostolic High School
  • Muslim Primary School
  • Muslim Comprehensive High School
  • St. Andrew's Primary School
  • St. Joseph's Primary School
  • The Apostolic Primary School

Universities/Colleges

Notable People
  • Micheal Ade-Ojo, (b. 1938) businessman, founder of Elizade University
  • Dele Ojo, (1938 – 2018) Nigerian musician and performer, who was a prominent musician in the Juju genre of music.

References
  1. ilaramokin.org
  2. "Mokin Day 2018".
  3. "Ijesu 2018".
  4. "Archive for Jossy Ajiboye, Kunle Adeyemi, Bob Nosa-Uwagboe, Kerryn Greenberg, 150 years on, echoes of slavery keep pulsating".
  5. "KING'S PROFILE – Ilara".
  6. "CULTURE – Ilara".
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