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Kwara State
“State of Harmony”
North Central Zone
Since 1967
16 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Ilorin
Governor
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Deputy Governor
Kayode Alabi
Date Created
May 27, 1967
Geopolitical Zone
North Central
Area
36,825 km²
Estimated Population
~3.2 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Kwara State
Kwara links the Yoruba south with the predominantly Muslim north; Ilorin is known for durbar festivals and crafts. Agriculture, services, and education—including the University of Ilorin—are pillars. The state borders Oyo, Ekiti, and Niger.
Local Government Areas (16)
Asa
Baruten
Edu
Ekiti
Ifelodun
Ilorin East
Ilorin South
Ilorin West
Irepodun
Isin
Kaiama
Moro
Offa
Oke Ero
Oyun
Pategi
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