his reign that the modern" palace with iron sheets was built. The road linking Ikoro with Ijero was constructed during his reign in 1928. The native administration of the colonial Government introduced the payment of taxes during his reign. The building of mosque and that of the Apostolic Church took place during his reign. 14. MICHEAL ODUNLADE AKOWORO I(1939-1984) He was the first educated Oba in Ikoro and one of the very few elite kings in the defunct Ondo province. The western region government sponsored him course in the University of Ibadan 1951. He was among the kings in the western region of Nigeria sponsored for an agricultural overseas tour in 1955. It was during his reign Ikoro - Okemesi road was constructed in 1947. A customary court of which he was president was granted to Ikoro in 1956. He was the first king for whom a car was purchased by Ikoro community. Following the demise of Oba Michael Odunlade, there was a long period of interregnum which lasted for 'twenty four (24) years. A regent, Princes Abigeal Adegoke, was appointed. But the period was marred with crises, most of which were linked with long tussle over selection of the king. There were prolonged litigation over the issue. Also the so-called "Town Youths" "Awon Odo Ilu" held the town to ransom on the same and related issue for about seven years, and their activities ended in brutal assassination of the most senior chief (Chief Olajide Esan the Sakoro) in June 1999. References Adesina Adetola- Ikoro Eso Obe: A Legacy of Solidarity. ©2010,( OpenWay Books)( Contributed by Ojo Ayomide Mascot External links Ijero Kingdom on Facebook Populated places in Ekiti State Towns in Yorubaland