As part of the Junior Leadership and Staff Officers Course (JLSOC) students’ three (3) day operational trips, the Nigerian Army College of Logistics (NACOL) went on a recreational excursion to Olomo Rock and Osun-Osogbo Groove on November 9, 2022.
The purpose of the trip was to introduce the students to the tourist sites within the States. Furthermore, the visits marked the conclusion of the operational visit to the states of Ogun and Osun, respectively.
A tour guide educated the visiting team about the ancient Olomo rock, which stands 137 meters tall and served as a natural fortification for the Egbas during inter-tribal fighting in the 18th century. The tour guide stressed how the rock shielded the Egba people from harm throughout the conflict. The rock is currently revered for common rites by members of the clan and the entire population of Egba-Land.
Similar to this, Prince Adekunle Olatunji Fatai, the curator and site manager, welcomed the visiting team to Osun-Osogbo Groove. The team received a briefing on the Shrine, which is thought to be the residence of the fertility goddess Osun, one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods. The students were further conducted on a guided tour around the site by the tour guide, Mrs Lillian Raji.
The visit’s highlights included a tour of both tourist attractions, an interactive session, the exchanging of souvenirs, and a group portrait.