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Ibadan ( Èbá-Ọdàn) is the city in Africa , south of the Sahara . Ibadan had been the centre of Administration of the old Western Region, Nigeria since the days of the British colonial rule, and parts of the city's ancient protective walls still stand till today. The principal inhabitants of the city are the Yorùbá . HISTORY [http://local.live.com/default.aspx?cp=7.383333~3.933333&lvl=9&style=h&v=2&sp=aN.7.383333_3.933333_Location_ Ibadan OK!! surrounded by Seven Hills , is the second largest city in Nigeria. It came into existence when bands of Yorùbá Renegades following the collapse of the Yorùbá Ọyọ Empire , began settling in the area towards the end of the 18th Century ; attracted by its Strategic location between the forests and the plains. Its pre- Colonial history centered on Militarism , Imperialism and Violence . The military Sanctuary expanded even further when Refugees began arriving in large numbers from northern Ọyọ following raids by Fulani Warriors . Ibadan grew into an impressive and sprawling Urban center so much that by the end of 1829 , Ibadan dominated the Yorùbá region militarily, Politically and Economically .The area became a British Protectorate in 1893 and by then the Population had swelled to 120,000. The British developed the new colony to facilitate their Commercial activities in the area, and Ibadan shortly grew into the major Trading center that it is today. INFRASTRUCTURE Education The colonizers also developed the Academic Infrastructure of the city. The first university to be set up in Nigeria was the University Of Ibadan (established as a college of the University Of London when it was founded in 1948 , and later converted into an Autonomous university in 1962 ). It has the distinction of being one of the premier educational institutions in West Africa . The Ibadan Polytechnic is considered to be the best in Nigeria and there are also numerous Primary Schools and Secondary Schools located in the city. Other noteworthy institutions in the city include the University College Hospital ; the first Teaching Hospital in Nigeria, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria and the internationally acclaimed International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (lTTA). Ibadan and its environs before the dissolution of the Western Region, Nigeria was the home of the most sophisticated and liberal Scientific and Cultural community on the Continent of Africa ; as personified by the immortalized Ibadan School . Parks & Gardens Nestled inside (IITA) is the best Golf Course in Nigeria, and the grounds of the Ibadan Polo Club is not far away from the city center. The city also has a Zoological Garden located inside the University of Ibadan, and a Botanical Garden located at Agodi. Transportation Ibadan has an airport and is served by the [http://www.bootsnall.com/travelstories/africa/slowtrain03.shtml Ibadan Railway Station] on the main railway line from Lagos to Kano . As with so many things in post-oil-boom Nigeria, many rural (and urban) roads have not received adequate maintenance. Poorly-maintained roads are particularly problematic in the Rainy Season . What are called Interstate highways in the U.S., are called Carriageways in Nigeria. There are not many miles of divided Highways in Ibadan. The primary routes go from Ibadan to Lagos and Ibadan to Benin City . Adding to the Weather and Terrain , roads typically have few or no Speed Limit signs or warning signs to alert the motorist of curves, Hills , intersections or problems with the road itself such as large potholes or Eroded road beds. Law Enforcement is minimal except for sporadic roadblocks of armed policemen who check for registrations and other "irregularities". As with Ibadan city Traffic , the Klaxon is the most used tool on the car. One honk lets the car ahead of you know you want to pass; another honk is given after passing to let them know you appreciated their attention while you were passing. Klaxons are also honked to show irritation and to warn other drivers and/or Pedestrians that may be in a direct line of contact. Driving without honking the horn is considered discourteous and dangerous. In-town Transportation comes in a variety of forms. Modes of transportation include, taxis, taxi-vans commonly called "danfos," private Cars that are hired out by the day with a driver, personal family cars, Scooters , and by foot. All fares are negotiable depending upon the number in the party and the distance to be traveled. Fares are also dependent on whether the passengers are Nigerian or Foreigners . The average Taxi is a small car, which seats four people and the driver. A danfo is a Van which seats seven people and the driver. This does not mean that more people will not be accommodated; often both taxis and danfos carry as many passengers as can squeeze into the vehicle. Danfos have an additional staff member. He is the "'''conductor'''" who arranges fare agreements and keeps track of delivery points. He is often to be seen holding onto the frame of the van while hanging out the door in order to locate potential fares. Monuments & Landmarks
kontol sama orang nigeria... smuanya penipu... penipu.. penipu... ECONOMY With its strategic location on the , Kaolin and Aquamarine in its environs, and there are several Cattle Ranches , a Dairy Farm as well as a commercial Abattoir in Ibadan. IBADAN NATIVES Ibadan of note include Adegoke Adelabu , a prominent politician, Augustus Akinloye , a prominent politician, Theophilus Adeleke Akinyele , a civil servant, Bobby Ologun , a K-1 fighter who is very popular in Japan , and Sade Adu , frontwoman and lead vocalist of the popular English group Sade . EXTERNAL LINKS
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