Ogun River facts for kids

The Ogun River is a waterway in Nigeria that discharges into the Lagos Lagoon.

The river starts in Oyo State near Shaki and flows through Ogun State into Lagos State. The river is crossed by the Ikere Gorge Dam in the Iseyin local government area of Oyo State. The river passes through the Old Oyo National Park, providing recreational facilities for tourists. In rural and local areas where the river flows through, the river is used for bathing, washing and drinking. It is also used as a drain for mostly organic wastes from abattoirs located along the river's course.

Images for kids

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  Ogun river in Abeokuta which is referred to as "Odo Ogun" by the locals.

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  Ogun river from the top of Olumo rock in Abeokuta, ogun state

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  Sunset at Ogun river

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  Dawn at Ogun river

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  Bridge over Ogun river

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  River Ogun bridge entrance

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  A meat market called Kara by Ogun river