Ebute-Igbooro Leaders Push for Oleyo Waterfall Development

Traditional leaders from Ebute-Igbooro in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State have requested support from the state government to develop Oleyo Waterfall into a prominent cultural and tourist attraction. The Elebute of Ebute-Igbooro, Alhaji Amusa Dosumu, stated that the waterfall has historical significance and has been associated with positive experiences and good water.

He emphasized the need for government assistance in promoting the site to preserve Yoruba cultural heritage. The Balogun of Ebute-Igbooro, Jeremiah Ijiola, described Oleyo as an underutilized natural and cultural heritage site, noting its historical use for prayers and traditional practices.

He urged the government to invest in infrastructure to make the waterfall accessible to tourists, drawing parallels with the successful development of Olumo Rock in Abeokuta. Youth Leader Emmanuel Akan reiterated the long-standing significance of Oleyo, asserting that it has been revered by the community for generations.