NOTICE OF THE OTAN-ILE PROGRESSIVE GENERAL MEETING December 2025
Notice is hereby given that the General Meeting of the Otan-Ile Progressive Union will be held at the Otan-Ile Town Hall on Friday, December 26, 2025.
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History Of Otan-Ile
At about 13th Century Prince Akindugba, one of the sons of Oduduwa left Ile-ife as other Princes did. He headed for Umayinyin (New Ijare) in Ondo State where he sojourned for a period. This was the third installation of Oodua of his Princes when each founded a kingdom outside ile-ife (See Ife Genesis of Yoruba…
OTAN ILE ANTHEM
Click Here to download Otan Ile Anthem View Otan-Ile Anthem Video 1. Niti Alafia Ise ati Iwa bi Olorun Kos’ilu tale fiwe Ilu Otan Ile (2x)Otan Afole awotep’ekunEje ka powopo gbeegaTori kosibomiran ti a le loAjo kole da bi ile. 2. Niti Alafia Ise ati Iwa bi OlorunKos’ilu tale fiwe Ilu Otan Ile (2x)Otan ti…
Otan Ile Council of Chiefs
Otan Ile Council of Chiefs
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Brief History of Islam in Otan-Ile
This said founding father of Islamic Religion in Otan-Ile fought tooth and nail and thrived very hard to see to the propagation of the religion around the nooks and crannies of Otan-Ile. Alfa Sheu Amad Tijani was the first to establish Quaranic School where people learnt the recitation of Holy Quran. Among those that benefitted…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MOST DISTINGUISHED FATHER, MENTOR AND TEACHER – PROFESSOR JESSE ABIODUN OTEGBAYO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOST DISTINGUISHED FATHER , MENTOR AND TEACHER – PROFESSOR JESSE ABIODUN OTEGBAYO Sir, we join your numerous well-wishers and admirers in celebrating your achievement-studded life as you turn a year older today. On this occasion of your birthday celebration, I wish you many more years of happiness, brilliant performance, excellent achievement,…
Brief History of Christianity in Otan – Ile
Christianity was introduced to Otan-Ile from Imesi about 1902. The early Christians worshipped at Imesi between 1902-1903 but the Methodist Church was started in Otan-Ile in 1904. The early Christians included Pa John Fasesin Emmanuel Oyebanji, josua Adelola, Madam Lea Ige. Mary Adepeju. Madam Grace Adeleye and Abram Fapojuwo, the first Bbab Ijo. The first…
FOSU set to launch long-awaited Àfòlé Magazine after years of proposals
The Federation of Otan-Ile Students (FOSU) is set to officially launch the first edition of Afole Magazine, marking a major milestone after many years of proposals and unrealized plans by previous administrations. The initiative, which has long been anticipated within the student community, is now taking shape under the leadership of the Acting President, Oloye…
APPRECIATION! APPRECIATION!! APPRECIATION!!!
As I sit to write this appreciation note, the timeless words of Gladys keep ringing in my ears. In one of her oft-quoted sayings, she said, _”Silent gratitude is of no good to anyone.”_ Consequently, on behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 50th Founder’s Day Anniversary of Community Grammar School, Otan-Ile, I register my…
Brief History of Olotan of Otan-Ile
Olotan of Otan-Ile allowed one of his princes to settle at Otan-Koto now known as Otan Aiyegbaju. This second Otan is an offshoot of Otan-Ile (Otan Odo-Ile) and she has identical history, customs, rites, ceremonies, taboos, streets and chieftaincy titles with Otan-Ile till today. Interaction, funerals all still held the two towns closely.
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