Lalupon
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Lalupon is a town on the outskirt of Ibadan, in the Lagelu Local Government of Oyo State. Lalupon was founded by Iragberi royal warlords, headed by Gudugba Isioye, as a gateway town between Ibadan and Iwo.
Lalupon was coined from the phrase "OLA NI PON" reflecting the majestic and royal influences of the Gudugba and other warriors who are mostly royals from various ancient towns of the Old Oyo Empires.
Population and culture
As at 2019, the population of Lalupon is about three hundred thousand, consisting of indigenes and non-indigenes who reside therein. This figure is consistent with the national bureau statistics and Nigerian population projections of '60s. The majority of the residents are Yoruba and they are evenly distributed in the practice of Muslim, Christian and traditional religions.
People of Lalupon are accommodating, hospitable and generally peace-loving. This is essentially the reason for the influx of such magnitude in population to from a meagre 15,854 as reported in 2003 National Population Census, although not inconsistent at a significant average increment of 20% per annum.
Obalogun is the most prominent deity of the ruling houses of Lalupon. Although Obalogun festival is not an annual event, its date of celebration is usually set when a wild animal crosses through the town, and mostly in broad day. There are other deities from various compounds in Lalupon.
Masquerade is another area of traditional interest which are celebrated annually around June.
Other festivals are Eids and Christmas among Muslims and Christian faithfuls respectively.
Geography
Lalupon is surrounded by other towns and villages; Ejioku and Ariku in the North, Gbanla, Odo-Oba, Erunmu to the East, Molunkan, Edun, and Fatumoh in the West and Adeleye, Abioye, Atari and Arije to the South.