Ilorin West

Ilorin west local government area is in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara state which is situated within the Northcentral geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in Oja Oba and the LGA is made up of districts and towns such as Oloje, Adewole road, Agbo oba, Umaru saro, Ahmadu Bello way, Ibrahim Taiwo, Olukanmi, complex, Oko erin, and Surulere road. The estimated population of Ilorin west LGA is 161, 690 inhabitants with the area playing host to people from diverse ethnic affiliations such as the Yoruba, Igbo, and Nupe. The Yoruba language is widely spoken in the area while Islam and Christianity are the commonly practiced religions in the LGA. Notable landmarks in Ilorin west LGA include the Kwara state college of Nursing.

GEOGRAPHY OF ILORIN WEST

Ilorin west LGA has an average temperature of 29 degrees centigrade. The average humidity level of the area is 52 percent while the average wind speed in the LGA is 10 km/h. The total precipitation of Ilorin west LGA is put at 1450 mm of rainfall per annum.

ECONOMY OF ILORIN WEST

Ilorin west LGA has a vibrant trade sector with the area hosting a number of markets such as the Oja oba, Oja tuntun, and Mandate markets. The area also hosts a number of banks, hotels, and industries. The residents of Ilorin west LGA engage in several economic enterprises such as blacksmithing, wood carving, and craftsmanship.