Isanlu is a town in Kogi State. It is the headquarters of Yagba East local government area of Kogi State in the south western part of Nigeria. The current Agbana of Isanlu is Ọbá Moses Babatunde Etombi.[2][1]
Isanlu | |
|---|---|
  Isanlu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 8°10′N 5°48′E / 8.167°N 5.800°E | |
| Nigeria |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| LGA | Yagba East |
| Government | |
| • Type | Traditional |
| • Agbana Of Isanlu | Ọbá Moses Babatunde Etombi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 80.8 km2 (31.2 sq mi) |
| Population (Population Density 2016) | |
| • Total | 200,000 (2,016)[1] |
| • Density | 40,030/km2 (103,700/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| • Religion | Christianity Muslim Traditional beliefs |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 6-digit postal code prefix | 262102 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.IM.OE.OM |
Culture edit
Isanlu is the political, social, and cultural center of the Yagba East, Mopa-Muro, and Yagba West local government areas. It is mainly populated by the indigenous Okun people.[1]
Economy edit
Isanlu is populated by mainly farmers, and a few traders.[1] This is mainly because of lack of infrastructure and development in the town.[3]
Festival edit
- New Yam festival
- Egungun Festival
- Christian festivals e.g. Christmas and Easter celebrations
- Muslim festivals e.g. Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha celebrations
- Isanlu Day
- iyinfest
Notable people edit
Education edit
- Tertiary Institution
- Okunland International College of Nursing Science, Isanlu
- Secondary schools
- Isanlu Community Secondary, Isanlu
- St Kizito's College, Isanlu
- Oluyori Muslim Comprehensive High School, Isanlu
- African Church Secondary School, Isanlu
- Folu International Schools, Isanlu
- Government Day Secondary School, Isanlu
- Lg Secondary School Idofin Isanlu
- Michaelian Group of Schools, Isanlu
- Isanlu High School, Ijowa Isanlu
- Primary schools
- Community Primary School, Isanlu
- St. Joseph Primary School, Isanlu
- St Michael the Archangel Nursery/Primary School, Isanlu
- Ecwa Rev. Thamer Nursery and Primary School, Isanlu
- Yelgea Primary School, Isanlu
- Michaelian Catholic Nursery and Primary, School
Religion edit
Christianity is the dominant religion in Isanlu, seconded by Muslim and Traditional beliefs.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Oladoyinbo, Yinka (2 April 2019). "Despite Icons As Indigenes, Pius Adesanmi's Isanlu Lacks Basic Amenities". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Jimoh, Yekini (18 October 2019). "Gov Bello Presents Appointment Letter To New Agbana Of Isanlu". Nigerian Tribune. Lokoja. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Olusunle, Tunde (31 October 2021). "A Harrowing Road Excursion Across Okunland". TheCable. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ SaharaReporters (3 June 2016). "Dewdrops of Memory: Isanlu And The Islam That I knew By Pius Adesanmi". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ Reporter (10 July 2017). "ISANLU, THE ONLY PLACE NIGERIA HAS NOT CORRUPTED BY PIUS ADESANMI". City People Magazine. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "Isanlu-Makutu, Kogi State Zip Code | Nigeria Zip Codes".