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.
So, if you are looking for a serene city to live in Nigeria, Ibadan is not just an option, it’s an emotion. I have curated a list of irresistible, cool, and pockets friendly areas in Ibadan below;
Contents
1 Bodija
2 Agodi G.R.A
3 Oluyole Estate
4 Iyaganku G.R.A
5 Onikere G.R.A
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.
Onikere 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.
