Igangan
Igangan is in Oyo State. Igangan is a town in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State, South West Nigeria. It is a neighbouring town to Ayete and Tapa.
Understand
[edit]On June 5 2021, Igangan town came into prominence for attacks by unknown assailants, which according to Premium Times Nigeria, claimed the lives of 11 people. These killings attracted the condemnation of key leaders of the South West region in Nigeria including Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, as well as Oduduwa Republic advocate, Sunday Igboho.
Get in
[edit]Saki is located in the northern part of Oyo state. There are two ways to get into Shaki town: by air and by bus.
- Motor. Several bus companies like God Is Good Motors (GIGM), ABC Transport, Ifesinachi and The Young Shall Grow offer daily services from almost all major cities around the country to Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo state, after which a taxi will be boarded to Igangan town which is about 1 hr 50 min journey by road from Ibadan.
- By Plane. You can take a direct flight from Lagos Airport to Ibadan Airport which takes 45 min, you will need to use a connecting vehicle usually a shared taxi to get to Igangan town.
Get around
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When travelling around Igangan town, be sure to be accompanied by a person who is familiar with the routes. The means of transportation within Igangan town is mostly by taxi and motorcycle popularly known as okada.
If you are not on a tight budget, you should hire a taxi, usually available in crowded places like the local markets and car park. The price varies from driver to driver, but it should be around ₦250-500 per hour, you will be expected to haggle. Talk to the drivers and find one you think will be able to communicate best with as they will be able to tell you things about the places you pass.
Motorcycle riders offer more of a drop-off service, and it is not the best option for someone touring the town with the expectation for the rider to talk about various location history. The service charge is around ₦50-100 per trip (drop-off).
See
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[edit]- 1 Market, Igangan. 8AM-10PM. An open market in Igangan.
- 2 Segon Market, Igangan. 8AM-10PM. In-store shopping.
- 3 Oke-ola Market, Oyo. 8AM-10PM. Proper large whole - day town market in Oyo, a town close to Igangan.
- 4 Market, Igangan. 8AM-10PM. open air market.
- 5 Market, Igangan. 8AM-10PM. Market square.
Eat
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Marty-Mike Guest House, New Road, Gboko. A hotel to pass the night.
Stay safe
[edit]Igangan town is located in Oyo state which is known to be a safe state, but there hav3 been cases of kiilings and riot in the town, although it is a safe place to visit now, but one can never be too careful. Seyi Makinde, the state governor since 2019, promised to ensure adequate security of lives and property in Oyo State. But beware of deals or businesses that sound too good to be true (especially e-mails soliciting your help), and do not openly flaunt your possessions, especially in public places.
While it is rare for a tourist to be a victim of a violent crime, it is still wise to stay safe and be alert, especially during late-night outings. Stick to crowded streets and make sure to go out in groups as against going out alone.
In addition, don't be scared when you are suddenly approached by someone begging you for money when touring the community, Oyo has its fair share of street beggars (both the old and young). If someone approaches Nigerians or tourists for money, you can decide if you want to slip a little change or not give anything at all, after all, they are not entitled to your money. What most individuals do is ignore the begging or continue to walk at a faster pace.
There are police officers who are corrupt and inefficient so you should stick to places and people you know and avoid going anywhere without a trusted guide if it is the first visit.
Connect
[edit]The networks in most parts of Igangan town can be very erratic. On certain days you cannot make a phone call at all or you will not be able to recharge your phone for most of the day making business very difficult at times. But it's occasional and that is the reason if you want to stay for a long term, make sure that you have at least two phones or a dual SIM phone.