Iperu
Ogun, Nigeria
About Iperu
Iperu is a historic town in Ogun State, part of the Remo Yoruba area. It is known for the Iperu Remo Palace and its traditional ruler, the Akarigbo of Remo. Iperu is the headquarters of the Remo North local government area and is an agricultural centre for cocoa, kola nut, and cassava. The town celebrates the annual Remo Day festival. Iperu is also known for its traditional weaving and textile crafts.
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By Plane
The nearest major airport is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, about 70 km south-west.
By Train
By Car / Road
Iperu is on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway, about 1 hour north of Lagos. Buses from Lagos and Ibadan pass through.
Keke and okada serve the town.
Things to do
Iperu Remo Palace — the seat of the Akarigbo of Remo
Remo Day festival grounds
Iperu Market
Attend Remo Day — the annual cultural celebration
Visit the traditional palace
Shop for traditional textiles
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Ask on WhatsAppFood & Dining
Remo Yoruba cuisine.
Cafes & Nightlife
Zobo and bottled drinks.
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Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.
What to buy
Aso-oke (handwoven cloth) and other traditional textiles.
Go next
- Sagamu — 20 min east
- Lagos — 1 hr south-west
- Ibadan — 1.5 hr north
Nearby in Ogun
More places to explore around Iperu.
Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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