Ilorin South Local Government Area is situated in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, and has its headquarters in the suburb of Fufu. It has an area of 174 square kilometers and a population of 208,691 according to the 2006 census. Popular districts and towns in the Ilorin South Local Government Area include Gaa Akanbi, Sango, Fate, Tanke, and Offa Garage.
The LGA is home to diverse ethnic groups including the Yoruba and Fulani. The Yoruba language is extensively spoken in the area, with Islam and Christianity widely practiced religions in the area. Notable landmarks in Ilorin South Local Government Area include the University of Ilorin.
« Map of Ilorin South LGA »
« Wards in Ilorin South LGA »
Ilorin South Local Government Area comprises of 11 Wards;
- Akanbi I
- Akanbi II
- Akanbi III
- Akanbi IV
- Akanbi V
- Balogun Fulani I
- Balogun Fulani II
- Balogun Fulani III
- Okaka I
- Okaka II
- Oke Ogun
« Economy of Ilorin South LGA »
Ilorin South LGA hosts several publicly and privately owned institutions, industries, hotels, and banks. The people of Ilorin South LGA also engage in occupations such as tailoring, welding, and carpentry. It also has some important markets, which include Cattle Market Sango, and Gada Market. Ilorin South is popular for its maize, cereal, and cassava farmers. Just like the other side of town, the Yawo Dancers festival is also a major one in Ilorin South Local Government Area.
