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Ede is a town in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. It lies along the Osun River at a point on the railroad from Lagos, 112 miles (180 km) southwest, and at the intersection of roads from Oshogbo, Ogbomosho, and Ife. Ede is one of the older towns of the Yoruba people. It is traditionally said to have been founded about 1500 by Timi Agbale, a hunter and warlord sent by Alaafin (King) Kori of Old Oyo (Katunga), capital of the Oyo empire, to establish a settlement to protect the Oyo caravan route to Benin (127 miles [204 km] to the southeast), a purpose similar to that of other Nigerian towns. Nearby towns include Awo, Iragberi and Oshogbo.

Its traditional ruler is known as the Timi Agbale, popularly referred to as Timi Agbale Olofa-Ina. According to myth, he is the man whose arrows bring out fire.

The present Ede was established by Timi Kubolaje Agbonran around 1817 along with his siblings: Oyefi, Ajenju, Arohanran and Oduniyi, all being the descendants of Lalemo. The former Ede is known as Ede-Ile.

Ede is predominantly Muslim town with about 90% of the population. This can be traced back to 19th century during the reign of Timi Abibu Lagunju as the King of Ede, who is most likely the first Muslim Oba in Yorubaland given the fact that he was already on the throne for a few years when in November 1857, the Baptist Missionary, W.H. Clarke visited Ede. Clarke record thus: This young follower of the Prophet (Prophet Muhammad), a short time since became the ruler of this town in the place of his father (Oduniyi), the deceased, and brings with him into office, the influence of his new religion (Islam).

Historically, Ede was an important town in Yorubaland. Egungun festival is still widely celebrated, like many other traditional festivals, but Ileya (Eid-il-kabir) and Christmas are the main festivals. Throughout Nigeria, Ed-il Kabir is celebrated most in Ede. Many people celebrate Christmas and New Year's Day as well.

The most prominent Timi in recent history is Oba John Adetoyese Laoye. The late monarch is reputed for making the "talking drum" popular. This has made Ede a reference point in the art of drumming, specifically the talking drum. With his group of skilled drummers and poets, the late monarch entertained the Queen of England when she first visited Nigeria and thereafter in her palace in England. He died in 1975.

Ede is well known as a hospitable land. Locally made food includes "Eko and Ila". Also sons and daughters of Ede can be found all over the world and works of lives. There are several compounds in Ede towns including Ile Agate, Agboja, Imole, Ile Idigba, Ile Obadina, Ile Alusekere, Ile Yemope, Ile Mogaji, Ile Oluyinka, Ile babanla Pegba, Jagun Olukosi, Ile Olorigogoro, Ile Alagbede, etc.

The name of the present King is Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa 1).

Demographics
Ede is a yoruba town with over 99% of its population being yoruba. There are a number of yoruba sub-ethnic groups in Ede but oyo yoruba make up to 95% of the total population. Other ethnic group in ede include ¤Hausa ¤Igbo ¤Nigeria minorities

Religion
Ede is a predominatory muslim city with a muslim population of up to 90% of the entire population of the city. Major mosque in the city include ¤ Ansaruldeen Centre Mosque Ede ¤ Ede Centre Mosque Popular church include ¤ CAC ¤ Baptist Church ==Major events and festival== ===Traditional=== The egungun (masquerade) festival is by far the most popular tradition festival in the city. Popular masquerade include anikilapo, teere. Other major traditional event in the city include sango festival, and new yam festival. ===Islamic=== Eid -ul- kabeer also known as ileya in yoruba language is the most popular event in the city, this is due to the fact that Ede being one of the most islamic city in southern Nigeria, its indegene in other cities or states return home for this yearly event. Other major event include eid-ul-fitr and maulud nabbiyy. ===Christian=== Christian events in the city include christmas, New year and easter festivals.

Education
===Tertiary=== Ede have a number of tertiary institutions. They are: ====Adeleke University==== main article : Adeleke University Ede

Redeemer university
main article:  Redeemer University

Unity university
main article: Unity University

Federal polythecnic Ede
Federal polythecnic Ede

Secondary School
Secondary education is provided for the city by both public and private sector ==== Public ==== These are list of major secondary school in Ede ¤ Agbonran School of Science which is one the only 6 school of science in Ede, it is the most presitigious school for science student in Ede and have several students from outside the city especially Iragberi, Nigeria. ¤ Ede muslim grammer school ¤ 7th day adventist grammer school, Ede ¤ Obalaoye grammer school, Ede ¤ Agbale high school, Ede ¤ Sekona high school, Ede ¤ Mapo arogun comprehensive grammer school, Ede ¤ CAC grammer school, Ede ¤ Baptist high school, Ede ¤ Ansar-ul-islam grammer school, Ede

Private
There are many private school in Ede they include ¤ Grey collegue, Ede ¤ Islamic groups of schools, Ede ¤ Command day seconadary school, Ede ¤ Ilori high school, Ede ¤ Centre point ¤ Omowumi grammer school, Ede ¤

Health
Health service is provided for the town by both the public sector and the private sector

Public
Ede have a State hospital and many maternity centres

Private
Ede have a sizeable number of private hospitalshospitals ==Economy== ===Trade=== Due to its proximity to major cities of Osun state including Iwo,  [[Osogbo, Nigeria |Osogbo], it is a centre of trade, its major market include    ¤ Oja oje   ¤ Oja Sekona   ¤ Oja Timi also known as Oje Ale ===Construction=== Another major source of economy to the city is Construction undertaken by small scale industries. This industry can be said to be the third largest employer of labour after Agriculture and Trade This industries can be divided into  ¤Building  ¤Capentary  ¤Alumminium works  ¤Welding ===Technical Works === Technical works is another large employer of labour and another source of economy to the state. The sector can be divided into  ¤Tailloring  ¤Furniture  ¤Weeving  ¤Wire works and bead making

Fashion Industry
Fashion industry is also a major employer of labour in the state, the fashion industry is divided into 3 and they are ¤Hair designing ¤Tailoring ¤Jewelries

Electronics repair
Another major source of Economy to the city is repair of electronics, and computers.

Agriculture
Agriculture is the main source of economy to the city and it also the highest source of employment in the city. Major crops being produced in Ede are maize ,yam, cocoa , cassava etc. Major livestock being reared in Ede are Poultry, goat, cattle, sheeps and pig. ====Notable Industries==== Ede cocoa Industry === Small scale manufacturing === Their are a number of small scale manufacturing industries in the city. Major sector of the manufacturing industries include ¤ Sachet and Table water ¤ Drinks ¤ Shoe ¤ Aso ofi, a traditional yoruba cloth ¤ Bag

Goverment
=== Ede Kingdom === Ede kingdom is ruled by the Timi of Ede who is the traditional ruler of the kingdom and a second class traditional ruler of Osun state ===Administrative Division=== Ede is divided into 2 administrative unit ===Federal constituency=== Ede is a member of Osun west senetorial district and Ede/Egbedore/Ejigbo federal constituency.

Notable People
The town is currently represented by Hon. Akanbi Adebowale Kamardeen at the state house of assembly.
 * Saka Layonu is the first man from Ede to become Minister of Nigeria.
 * Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke: The first Executive Governor of Osun State
 * Adeoye Shehu Adedayo : rtd. Deputy Inspector General of Police The 'B' Department (Operations) 2006-2010.
 * Rilwan Lanre Babalola: Minister for Power during Umaru Yar Adua regime
 * Adetunji Tajudeen Ajagbe: Member House of Representative.
 * Olagoke Kamordeen Adebayo:Chairm Ede North LG('99-'03),Executive Ass & S.A on local gov. matters to Gov. Oyinlola '03-'10
 * Dr. Olusegun Lawal : The President & Chairman of Council, Institute of Environmental Accountants of Nigeria.
 * Imam Akajewole Mashood: the present Imam of Ede Land.
 * Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu: Executive Chairman Matrix Energy Limited.
 * Sheikh solahudeen Olayiwola: President of Osun Muslim community & Owner of ICC ede

Notes and references
Category:Populated places in Osun State