Former Governor of Kwara State during the Second Republic and prominent politician associated with the Yoruba political tradition.
Kwara State • Notable People
Famous & Notable People from Kwara State
10 remarkable individuals across politics, business, entertainment, sports, arts, law, and activism — people who shaped Kwara State, Nigeria, and the world.
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Politics & Government (5)
Former Governor of Kwara State, former Senator representing Kwara Central and former President of the Nigerian Senate.
Former Governor of Kwara State from 2011 to 2019.
Governor of Kwara State since 2019 and entrepreneur with interests in petroleum, agriculture, construction, shipping, information technology and real estate.
Historic political figure associated with the development of Ilorin and Kwara political administration.
Military (1)
Military officer and pioneer Military Governor of Kwara State following its creation in 1967.
Other (1)
Prominent Nigerian lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and first Northern Nigerian lawyer to attain the rank of Senior Advocate. He was also a traditional title holder in Ilorin.
Sports (1)
Legendary Nigerian football striker and the country's leading scorer at the time of his death. He scored Nigeria's first goal at the FIFA World Cup in 1994.
Academia & Education (1)
Academic and professional associated with the educational and intellectual development of Kwara.
Religion (1)
Religious and historical figure associated with the development of Islamic scholarship and the Ilorin Emirate tradition.
About Kwara State's Notable People
Kwara State has produced some of Nigeria's — and Africa's — most celebrated figures across every field of human endeavour. The 10 people documented on this page represent a cross-section of the individuals who have made Kwara State a source of national pride.
How Notable People Are Selected
The people listed on this page are selected based on their national or international recognition, the significance of their contributions to their field, and their documented connection to Kwara State through birth, origin, or long-term residence. The list is not exhaustive — Kwara State has produced many more remarkable people than can be documented in a single page.
About Kwara State
To learn more about the state that produced these notable individuals, visit the full history of Kwara State, including its pre-colonial kingdoms, colonial history, and modern era. See also the list of Kwara State governors and the local government areas of Kwara State.
Frequently Asked Questions — People from Kwara State
Who are the most famous people from Kwara State?
Kwara State has produced 10 widely recognised notable people across various fields. Among the most famous are: David Lasisi Bamigboye, Cornelius Adebayo, Bukola Saraki, Abdulfatah Ahmed, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, AbdulGaniyu AbdulRazaq, Rasheed Yekini, Hakeem Shakur, and many others.
Which musicians are from Kwara State?
Kwara State has produced many celebrated musicians in Nigeria's entertainment industry.
Which politicians are from Kwara State?
Notable politicians from Kwara State include: Cornelius Adebayo, Bukola Saraki, Abdulfatah Ahmed, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Saka Tinubu.
Which business people are from Kwara State?
Kwara State has produced many prominent Nigerian business leaders.
Which athletes are from Kwara State?
Notable athletes from Kwara State include: Rasheed Yekini.
How many notable people has Kwara State produced?
Kwara State has produced at least 10 widely recognised notable people documented on this page. They span 6 categories including politics & government, military, other, sports, and more.