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| Erin Ijesa (Olumirin waterfall) |
It is known that waterfall is the sudden sheer descent of a stream or river over a steep drop in its bed. Erosion and geology are the major causes of water fall but in some few cases tectonic movement along a fault may bring hard and soft rock together and encourage the establishment of a waterfall. Nigeria is endowed with numerous waterfalls in which Olumirin waterfall is one of them.
Olumirin waterfall is definitely a place to be as its showcase the beauty of nature. It is located in Osun state, South-west, Nigeria. Studies also reveals that it is situated within latitude 7o30’ and 8o45’ North and Longitude 4o 30’ and 5oEast.
This waterfall is unique as it has seven levels of the ascending plains. Each level’s view is wonderful and the freshness of the water is energizing.
However, the seventh level is the most intriguing as it is not only laid at the peak of the fall but also host a settlement where habitants lived for years. The name of the settlement at the peak of the fall is 'Abake' meaning a village set upon the hill. Tourist and fun seekers sees the climbing up to its peak has a very challenging quest because of the steeply nature of the plain. Tourist ascending the ridge from the waterfalls, will have to climb for about one hour before getting to Abake settlement. The village is said to be in Effon Alaaye local government, hence the villagers refer to their settlement as Effon Alaaye (Ekiti State). The village basically consists of mud houses and the main occupations are farming, gari processing (using local method), cocoa cultivation and moi moi leaf cultivation as they are found in great numbers on the ridge. The enclave suffers from inaccessibility of good roads, lack of electrical supply, poor water supply, lack of hospitals, clinics or health centers etc. Despite the indigence of the people. They are ever convivial and ecstatic to see people beat the heights of the enormous ridge in order to visit their remote enclave.
However, the seventh level is the most intriguing as it is not only laid at the peak of the fall but also host a settlement where habitants lived for years. The name of the settlement at the peak of the fall is 'Abake' meaning a village set upon the hill. Tourist and fun seekers sees the climbing up to its peak has a very challenging quest because of the steeply nature of the plain. Tourist ascending the ridge from the waterfalls, will have to climb for about one hour before getting to Abake settlement. The village is said to be in Effon Alaaye local government, hence the villagers refer to their settlement as Effon Alaaye (Ekiti State). The village basically consists of mud houses and the main occupations are farming, gari processing (using local method), cocoa cultivation and moi moi leaf cultivation as they are found in great numbers on the ridge. The enclave suffers from inaccessibility of good roads, lack of electrical supply, poor water supply, lack of hospitals, clinics or health centers etc. Despite the indigence of the people. They are ever convivial and ecstatic to see people beat the heights of the enormous ridge in order to visit their remote enclave.
Fresh water prawn which belongs to the infraorder Caridae family, atyidae and genus caridina is present in the water.
Erin Ijesa (olumirin water) fall is a place to be..........
Erin Ijesa (olumirin water) fall is a place to be..........
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