Ijebu Ode Zonal Town Planning Office 🏛️ | Heart of the Ancient Ijebu Kingdom

This is the IJEBU ODE ZONAL TOWN PLANNING OFFICE, Ogun State 🏛️**WHAT IT DOES:**Oversees local physical planning, building approvals, and structural compliance for Ijebu Ode municipality.Situated within the government civil service layout in the heart of town.**THE HERITAGE BEHIND IT:**- **Ancient Capital**: Ijebu Ode is the historical capital of the Ijebu Kingdom, established as a major Yoruba urban center by the 16th century or earlier- **Sungbo's Eredo**: Just outside town lies one of Africa's largest ancient earthworks - massive ramparts and moats built 10th-15th centuries- **Traditional Structure**: The town operates under *Iwade* and *Porogun* divisions, coordinated by indigenous quarter heads called *Oloritun Medogbon***THE MONARCHY:**- **Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II**: Awujale of Ijebuland. Ascended April 2, 1960. Reigned 65+ years until 2025. One of Nigeria's longest-serving and most influential traditional rulers- **Predecessor**: *Oba Daniel Adesanya, Gbelegbuwa II* 1933-1959From ancient ramparts to modern planning approvals - Ijebu Ode has been building for 500+ years.This is Part 6 of "TOWNS THAT BUILT US"QUESTION FOR YOU 👇If you’ve processed land papers or building plans here, what was your experience like? Share below 👇Documented by Bobagbadun Digital Mall, August 2026#IjebuOde #TownPlanning #IjebuKingdom #Awujale #SungboEredo #YorubaHeritage #OgunState #Nigeria #Bobagbadun #TownsThatBuiltUs