Sheke

Sheke is a town located in the Ogun State of Nigeria. It is situated in the Abeokuta North Local Government Area, approximately 15 kilometers north of Abeokuta, the state capital. The town is known for its agricultural activities, particularly the cultivation of cassava, which is a significant crop in the region. Sheke is also home to several small-scale industries, including food processing and textile manufacturing. The town has a population of around 10,000 people, and it is served by a local government secondary school, Sheke Grammar School. The town is connected to other parts of Nigeria by road, with the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway passing through the area. Sheke is part of the larger Abeokuta metropolitan area, which is a major economic hub in southwestern Nigeria. The town's economy is largely driven by agriculture and small-scale trade, with a growing interest in tourism due to its proximity to popular tourist destinations such as Abeokuta and the nearby Ogun Falls.