<P> Oluma Rock is a popular tourist attraction in the city of Abeokuta , Ogun State , Nigeria . It was used as a fortress by the Egba people in the early 19th century . Olumo rock , one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria , West Africa , sits in the ancient city centre of Abeokuta -- a name which means `` Under the rock '' ; it has a height of 137 metres above sea level . Abeokuta was originally inhabited by the egba . People who found refuge at the Olumo rock during intertribal wars in the 19th century . The rock provided sanctuary to the people as well as a vantage point to monitor the enemy 's advance leading to eventual triumph in war . The town of Abeokuta eventually grew as these new settlers spread out from this location . Abeokuta is just about an hours drive from the bustling metropolitan city of Lagos providing convenient access to an array of hotels , restaurants , clubs , casinos and various nightlife activities . Lagos is also home to the closest airport to Abeokuta , the Murtala Muhammed International Airport . Hotels in Abeokuta within minutes drive from the rock include Gateway Hotel and Olumo Guest House . </P>
<P> Oluma Rock is a popular tourist attraction in the city of Abeokuta , Ogun State , Nigeria . It was used as a fortress by the Egba people in the early 19th century . Olumo rock , one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria , West Africa , sits in the ancient city centre of Abeokuta -- a name which means `` Under the rock '' ; it has a height of 137 metres above sea level . Abeokuta was originally inhabited by the egba . People who found refuge at the Olumo rock during intertribal wars in the 19th century . The rock provided sanctuary to the people as well as a vantage point to monitor the enemy 's advance leading to eventual triumph in war . The town of Abeokuta eventually grew as these new settlers spread out from this location . Abeokuta is just about an hours drive from the bustling metropolitan city of Lagos providing convenient access to an array of hotels , restaurants , clubs , casinos and various nightlife activities . Lagos is also home to the closest airport to Abeokuta , the Murtala Muhammed International Airport . Hotels in Abeokuta within minutes drive from the rock include Gateway Hotel and Olumo Guest House . </P>
the olumo rock is a choice tourist centre in nigeria located
the olumo rock is a choice tourist centre in nigeria located
Abeokuta , Ogun State
Abeokuta , Ogun State