Sango Ota

Traditional Awori Yoruba folklore tells that Olofin's Children, Osolo and Eleidi Atalabi, founded Ota after migrating south from Isheri. As the town developed, it eventually came to be locally ruled by a crowned Oba, called the "Olota", whose ruling privilege was derived from the Yoruba traditional homeland of Ile-ife. Ota soon became important in the production and sales of cocoa. In 1842, the expansion of the Egba Nation brought Ota under the control of Abeokuta. However Ota held a semi-independent status within the Egba kingdom, and remained the capital of the Awori people. Sango Ota is easily accessed by road from Iyana-Ipaja, a major city centre in Lagos which links to important areas such as Ikeja. The common yellow buses (danfo) regularly ply the roads to Sango Ota, with transport fares of between ₦300 and ₦500. Bus fares vary depending on the time of the day, the whims of the bus drivers and conductors and so on. A good tip is to confirm the fare from the conductor before entering, or politely asking from neighbouring passengers. Sango Ota is also linked to Abeokuta the Ogun State Capital and other major towns and cities in South Western Nigeria. Yellow buses (danfo) and tricycles (Keke napep) are quite common within Sango Ota and serve as the primary means of transport. Taxis (usually painted bright yellow) are also available....