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Ilorin is the capital city of Kwara State located in the Western region of Nigeria. [2] Although Ilorin is classified under the North-Central geopolitical zone, the city is considered a Yoruba city by all historical and sociological standards. [3]
The Ilorin Emirate is a traditional state based in the city of Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria. It is largely populated by the Yoruba-speaking people , though the kingdom is a hybrid state due to the influence of the many other tribes that make up the city.
Ecwa L.G.E.A Sch I; Ecwa L.G.E.A Sch II; Ode Bilewu; Ilorin Teacher's College I; Agbo-Oba Ilorin I; Agbo-Oba Ilorin II; College Of Education; University Of Ilorin I; University Of Ilorin II; Bunmi Nursery/Pry Sch; Ode Mafolaku; Agbo Oba Ilorin III; Ecwa L.G.E.A Sch III; Ilorin Teacher's College II; University Of Ilorin III Ilorin-West
Kwara State has been inhabited for ages by various ethnic groups, primarily the majority Yoruba people that live throughout the state. There are also sizable minorities of Nupe people in the northeast, Bariba (Baatonu) and Busa (Bokobaru) peoples in the west, and Fulani people in Ilorin and moving through the state as nomadic herders. [14]
Ilorin International Airport serves as a secondary airport to Lagos Airport and is situated approximately an hour's drive from Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. Recently, the terminal building of Ilorin International Airport has gone through renovations to accommodate up to 500 passengers at once.
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), is a federal government-owned public research university in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. [2] [3] The university's main campus sits on an expansive area of land, about 15,000 hectares in the ancient city of Ilorin; making it the largest university in Nigeria and one of the largest in Africa by landmass.
Omu-Aran the Head Post of Ìgbómìnà land, is a town in the Nigerian state of Kwara. It originated from Ife and currently the local government headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area. Omu-Aran is 86.3km from Ilorin, Kwara State Capital, along Ilorin-Kabba Federal Highway. [1]
Ilorin West is a Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Wara Osin Area. Its headquarters are in the town of Wara Osin Area. It has an area of 105 km 2 and a population of 364,666 at the 2006 census.