Interesting facts about Olumo Rock

Olumo rock is a massive outcrop of granite rocks of primitive formation,  from which Abeokuta the capital of the state derived its name.

Olumo rock is one of the major tourist attractions in Nigeria with a captivating embodiment. Olumo rock is located in Abeokuta is a classic that stands out among other tourist attractions in Ogun state

The rock is a historical monument that was discovered by a hunter by the name of Adagba, who used the rock as means of a fortress and since then served as shelter and fortress for the Egba people who at 1830 had settled under the rock during the intercity wars. The rock is a monument of Faith, a Unity source of strength and unfailing protection for the Egba people.

The highest point of the rock is 137 meters above sea level with the existence of a muster tree growing for over 200 years and surrounding caves.

The name “Olumo” is the combination of two words – “Olu” (God) and “Mo” (Moulded), the combination of these words is translated as “God has ended our troubles and sufferings”. Olumo Rock was turned into a tourist site in 1976 and commissioned on the 3rd of February 2006 by the former president of the country, Olusegun Obasanjo.

The rock comprises statutes of Egba past heroes and different symbols of the Egba warriors like Ilesha Abi Agbongbakala, Agaba – the great hunter, Okonkenu – the first paramount ruler in Egba land, and Jagun Jagun – the sharpshooter and general in command.

Interesting facts about Olumo rock

• Olumo rock is one of the major tourist attractions in Nigeria with a captivating embodiment
• Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State derived its name from the Olumo rock
• Olumo rock was discovered by a hunter by the name of Adagba, who used the rock as means of a fortress
• The highest point of the rock is 137 meters above sea level
• Olumo rock has the existence of a muster tree growing for over 200 years and surrounding caves.
• During the rainy season, it was noted that Olumo Rock produced water that could be used by herbalists to cure diseases and sicknesses but stopped producing water over 50 years
• The name “Olumo” is the combination of two words – “Olu” (God) and “Mo” (Moulded), the combination of these words is translated as “God has ended our troubles and sufferings”
• Olumo Rock was turned into a tourist site in 1976 and commissioned on the 3rd of February 2006 by the former president of the country, Olusegun Obasanjo.
• Olumo rock has the tomb of a chief called Sonni Osi-Toko who died at 122years old on the 3rd of January, 1956.
• A woman Chief Mrs Sinatu Aduke Sanni, popularly called Iya Orisa has lived almost all her 133years on earth dwelling in the rock
• The tourist attraction has been renovated and an elevator has been added for those who do not wish to climb the stairs between the rocks to get to the summit
• It has a museum, an eatery, a market where different types of tie and dye clothing materials are sold to visitors, and also a water fountain as side attractions.
• Olumo Rock is located at the heart of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital at exactly the intersection between Ijemo-Alape Road and Ita-Bayinbo Street in Ikija area
• Olumo Rock generates its revenue from tourists. Prices range from 700 nairas for adults and 500 naira for children, 2000 for those who want to use the elevator
• The rock is a monument of Faith, a Unity source of strength and unfailing protection for the Egba people.