All 16 Local Government Areas of Kwara State

Asa is one of the 16 Local Government Areas of Kwara State and is located around the western and southwestern approaches to Ilorin. Its headquarters is Afon. Agriculture is a major economic activity in Asa LGA. Residents cultivate cassava, yam, maize, vegetables, rice and other food crops. Livestock production, petty trading, transportation, quarrying, construction-related activities and small-scale businesses also contribute to the local economy. Its pr

Baruten is the largest Local Government Area in Kwara State by land area and occupies the northwestern part of the state. It shares an international boundary with the Republic of Benin. Baruten has a predominantly rural and agricultural economy. Major activities include crop farming, livestock production, fishing, cross-border trade and local commerce. The LGA benefits from its international boundary with the Republic of Benin, which creates opportunities for informal and formal cr

Edu is one of the major northern LGAs of Kwara State and has a strong Nupe cultural presence. Lafiagi is its administrative headquarters. Edu has a strong agricultural and riverine economy. Rice, cassava, yam, maize, guinea corn, millet and other crops are cultivated extensively. Fishing is important in communities close to the Niger River, while livestock production, trading and transport also support livelihoods. The fertile floodpl

Ekiti LGA should not be confused with Ekiti State. It is a Local Government Area in southern Kwara State, with Araromi-Opin as its headquarters. Agriculture is the principal economic activity in Ekiti LGA. Farmers cultivate yam, cassava, maize, plantain, cocoa and other crops. Trading, small-scale businesses, livestock production and local food processing also contribute to household incomes. Its position near the Ekiti State boundary create

Ifelodun is one of the largest and economically important LGAs in Kwara State. Its administrative headquarters is Share. Agriculture, trading and small-scale manufacturing are important to Ifelodun. Farmers produce cassava, yam, maize, rice, vegetables and other crops. Trading centres support the movement of agricultural produce and consumer goods. The LGA also benefits from its proximity to Ilorin and major roads lin

Ilorin East forms part of the Ilorin metropolitan region. Its headquarters is Oke-Oyi and it contains a mixture of urban, peri-urban and rural communities. Ilorin East has a highly diversified economy because of its close relationship with the Ilorin metropolitan area. Commerce, transportation, construction, public services, education, farming, food processing and small businesses are important. Rural communities produce cassava, maize, yam, vegetables

Ilorin South is part of the Ilorin metropolitan area. Fufu is traditionally listed as the headquarters, while many well-known urban districts of Ilorin are located within the LGA. Ilorin South has one of the most urbanised and diversified economies in Kwara. Commerce, construction, transport, education, hospitality, real estate, public administration, retail and professional services are important. Farming continues in peripheral communities, while urban expansion has increas

Ilorin West is one of the most densely populated LGAs in Kwara State and contains much of the historic and commercial core of Ilorin. Its headquarters is commonly associated with the Oja-Oba/Ilorin area. Ilorin West has one of the most diversified economies in Kwara State. Major activities include wholesale and retail trade, transportation, banking, hospitality, construction, real estate, public administration, education, healthcare, professional services and manufacturing. Major markets and commerc

Irepodun is an important southern Kwara LGA with Omu-Aran as its headquarters. It contains several historic Yoruba towns and cultural attractions. Agriculture and commerce are major economic activities in Irepodun. Crops include yam, cassava, maize, rice, vegetables, cocoa and other tree crops. Omu-Aran and Ajase-Ipo are important commercial centres. Small-scale manufacturing, transport, quarrying, education, hospitality and services also cont

Isin is a predominantly rural LGA in southern Kwara with a strong Yoruba cultural identity. Owu-Isin serves as the headquarters. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity in Isin LGA. Residents cultivate yam, cassava, maize, plantain, cocoa, oil palm and other crops. Livestock farming, local processing, trading and small-scale businesses supplement agricultural income. The area has potential for agro-processing and rural

Kaiama is one of the largest LGAs in Kwara State by land area. It is located in the northwestern part of the state and has important links to the Republic of Benin and Niger State. Kaiama has an agriculture-based economy with strong livestock production. Farmers cultivate millet, guinea corn, maize, cassava, rice and other crops, while cattle, sheep and goats are important livestock. Local commerce and cross-border movement of agricultural and livestock products are also signi

Moro is a large LGA north of Ilorin and contains important communities along the Niger River. Bode-Saadu serves as its headquarters. Moro has a mixed agricultural, commercial and riverine economy. Rice, cassava, maize, yam, vegetables and other crops are cultivated across the LGA. Fishing is important around riverine communities, while livestock production, trading, transportation and small-scale businesses support livelihoods. M

Offa is one of the most prominent historic Yoruba towns in Kwara State. The LGA is relatively small in land area but has a dense urban population and strong commercial activity. Offa is one of the major commercial centres of southern Kwara. Commerce, transport, agriculture, education, hospitality, manufacturing, food processing and services are important. Offa is historically known for trading networks and traditional crafts, while its strategic location supports movement o

Oke-Ero is a southern Kwara LGA with Iloffa as its headquarters. It is predominantly rural and agricultural. Agriculture dominates the economy of Oke-Ero. Major crops include yam, cassava, maize, plantain, cocoa and other food and tree crops. Trading, livestock, food processing and small-scale businesses support the rural economy. The area also has tourism and cultural potential because of its traditional

Oyun is a southern Kwara LGA headquartered at Ilemona. It contains several important Yoruba towns and agricultural communities. Oyun has a mixed agricultural and commercial economy. Important crops include cassava, maize, yam, vegetables, potatoes, mangoes and other food crops. Granite and other mineral resources also occur in the area. Trading, transportation, quarry-related activities, small-scale manufacturing and local s

Patigi is a historic Nupe-speaking area in northern Kwara State. Patigi town serves as the headquarters and is located close to the Niger River. Patigi has a strong agricultural and riverine economy. Rice, cassava, millet, guinea corn, maize, melon and other crops are cultivated. Fishing is particularly important because of the Niger River and associated waterways. Trading, livestock production, boat-related activities and transport also con