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5 Best Areas To Live In Ibadan by Danladi7: 7:14am On Nov 04, 2017
Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital rose to dominance
in the early 19th century. After it came into
existence in 1829, Since then, She has become
one of the best cities to live in Nigeria. With a
population of over 3 million, it is the most
populous city in the state, and the third most
populous city in Nigeria, after Lagos and Kano;
it is the country’s largest city by geographical
area. Apart from that, Ibadan is one of the
most affordable places to live in Nigeria.


At Nigeria’s independence, Ibadan was the
largest and most populous city in the country,
and the third in Africa after Cairo and
Johannesburg. Living at Ibadan can be really
pocket-friendly. Housing, feeding,
transportation in Ibadan are cheaper than that
of other major cities in Nigeria.

BODIJA

Bodija is one of the most popular places in
Ibadan. It gained recognition with the
development of like named high brow estate
shortly after the Independence of Nigeria.
There are two of such estates within the
region. Old Bodija and New Bodija. The estate
is home to many popular schools within the
state. It also houses the Bodija Market which
is one of the largest Markets in Ibadan.

AGODI G.R.A

Agodi G.R.A is a First Class residential
neighbourhood in Ibadan. It prides itself as the
seat and home of power. It is home to the Oyo
State secretariat which houses the Governor’s
Office is in Agodi G.R.A— the government
house, the deputy governor’s house and the
first’s lady office are all domiciled in this
G.R.A. Agodi GRA is a serene clear-clean and
luxurious neighborhood. From inception till
date, the neighbourhood has maintained a
purely residential status.



OLUYOLE ESTATE

Oluyole Estate in Ibadan is under Ibadan South
West Local Government Area of Oyo
State. Oluyole Estate is located in the heart of
Ibadan on Ring Road.It is a blend of upper and
middle-class Ibadan residents. Living in
Oluyole is averagely affordable. It is a few
minutes drive from the Legendary Liberty
Stadium. Because of its central location,
Oluyole is loved by a lot of people.The road
network is good. Oluyole is a blend of
residential and commercial community in
Ikeja.


IYAGANKU G.R.A

This is the small London of Ibadan. Iyaganku
G.R.A is a place only exclusive to the super
rich plus the high and mighty in Ibadan. If you
are not any of these, please don’t be caught
there. Like the state is rightfully called
‘OYO’ (you are ‘on your own’). Iyaganku is a
residential neighbourhood with mostly
breathtaking owner occupier country homes
usually set on a large acreage of land spices
with lush green lawns, swimming pool, and car
lots among others. Iyaganku G.R.A is the
billionaire G.R.A with first-grade infrastructural
facilities including a first-rate neighbourhood
police station fully armed.


ONIREKE G.R.A

Onikere G.R.A is a high brow low-density
residential hub. It is Lebanese-dominated early
2/3 of its inhabitants are of Lebanese decent,
some to the third generation. A small sized
prime residential neighbourhood, Onireke G.R.A
is the resident’s and investor’s delight because
of its proximity to Dugbe (the CBD), the Ibadan
Recreation Club, Golf Club and Magazine Road,
of which the Lebanese have substantial
warehouses.

Notable of being mentioned Akobo,Alalubosa,Jericho and samonda

https://www.tolet.com.ng/blog/5-best-areas-to-live-in-ibadan/

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Re: 5 Best Areas To Live In Ibadan by Nobody: 7:37am On Nov 04, 2017
Iyaganku and Onireke over Akobo? Oga o!
Re: 5 Best Areas To Live In Ibadan by Danladi7: 7:50am On Nov 04, 2017
NaijaTalkTown:
Iyaganku and Onireke over Akobo? Oga o!
Have you being to Iyaganku and Onireke before?
Re: 5 Best Areas To Live In Ibadan by Majesticniyi(m): 5:21pm On Nov 06, 2017
Akobo grin. You get hope sha!


NaijaTalkTown:
Iyaganku and Onireke over Akobo? Oga o!

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