Edu

Edu local government area is in Kwara state, Northcentral Nigeria with the headquarters of the LGA domiciled in the town of Lafiaji. Edu local government area consists of several towns and villages with the Yoruba, Nupe and Hausa languages spoken in the area. The population of Edu local government area is estimated at 103,488 inhabitants with Islam and Christianity among the widely practiced religions in the area.

GEOGRAPHY OF EDU

Edu local government area covers a total area of 2, 542 square kilometres with the area witnessing two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature of the area is estimated at 30 degrees centigrade while the wind speed of the LGA averages 11 km/h.

ECONOMY OF EDU

Edu local government is known for the cultivation of a number of crops such as cotton, millet, and soyabeans. The area is also home to several markets where a number of commodities are bought and sold. Other important economic features of the area include blacksmithing and textile weaving.