Tourism & Culture

Where Yoruba heritage meets modern hospitality

From the world-famous Ojude Oba festival to sacred groves and royal palaces — Ijebu North East is a living gallery of culture, cuisine and community.

Signature Festival

Ojude Oba — A celebration of Ijebu identity

Held annually three days after Eid-el-Kabir, Ojude Oba is a breathtaking pageant of horses, ageless regalia, royal processions and unity across families, clans and faiths.

Places to visit

Cultural

Ojude Oba Festival

World-famous Ijebu cultural pageant of horses, regalia and royal procession.

Heritage

Atan Heritage Square

Civic square honoring the founding fathers and Ijebu traditions.

Nature

Itele Sacred Grove

Ancestral grove with rich folklore and indigenous biodiversity.

Heritage

Ososa Royal Palace

Architectural showcase of Ijebu royalty and traditional governance.

Culinary

Ijebu Cuisine Trail

Ikokore, ebiripo, efo-riro and palm-wine tasting across the LGA.

Nature

Mamu River Walk

Scenic riverside trail ideal for picnics and birdwatching.

Annual festivals

Ojude Oba, Egungun, harvest and end-of-year community festivities.

10 vibrant wards

Each with its own micro-culture, foods and traditional crafts.

Storied palaces

Royal courts of Atan, Ososa and Itele welcome respectful visitors.