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Ikire Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Ikire

Ikireis a town in southwestern Nigeria. The town is between Ibadan andIle-Ife, meaning it is very close to Oyo state but inOsun State.The main occupation of the Ikire people is farming. Ikire town has a good arable land. It also serves as a trade center for yams, corn maize cassava manioc, palm produce, cotton, and kola nuts. Ikire’s nearness to Ibadan, the capital ofOyo Stateand the major commercial and industrial center in the Southwest helps in ensuring the movement of goods and services. Ikire was founded by Prince Akinrere and he was the first to settle in Ikire. He was an elephant hunter fromIle Ife.

Where to Eat in Ikire

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Abu Umar's Shop
  • 🍴Ade Gold Restaurant
  • 🍴Kemisola catering services
  • 🍴Yemight Food Canteen

Where to Stay in Ikire

  • 🏨GT Hotel And Event Centre
  • 🏨Heritage Elite Hotel
  • 🏨Lexican Squared Hotel
  • 🏨Royal International Hotel

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