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Kwara has a federal [[university]], the [[University of Ilorin]], a state university, [[Kwara State University]], two polytechnics, [[Kwara State Polytechnic]] and [http://www.fpo.edu.ng/ Federal Polytechnic Offa,] three colleges: the [http://www.kwcoeilorin.edu.ng/ Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin,] [https://offahealthtech.edu.ng/ College of Health Technology, Offa] and [http://www.kwscnmil.com.ng/ Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin]. It is also home to three Private universities; [[Landmark University]], Omu-Aran, [http://crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/ Crown Hill University], Eiye N'korin and [[Al-Hikmah University]], Ilorin. There is also a navy school and aviation college, [https://www.iac.com.ng/ International Aviation College, Ilorin.] |
Kwara has a federal [[university]], the [[University of Ilorin]], a state university, [[Kwara State University]], two polytechnics, [[Kwara State Polytechnic]] and [http://www.fpo.edu.ng/ Federal Polytechnic Offa,] Lens polytechnic , Offa.three colleges: the [http://www.kwcoeilorin.edu.ng/ Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin,] [https://offahealthtech.edu.ng/ College of Health Technology, Offa] and [http://www.kwscnmil.com.ng/ Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin]. It is also home to three Private universities; [[Landmark University]], Omu-Aran, [http://crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/ Crown Hill University], Eiye N'korin and [[Al-Hikmah University]], Ilorin. There is also a navy school and aviation college, [https://www.iac.com.ng/ International Aviation College, Ilorin.] |
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== Sports == |
== Sports == |
Revision as of 16:45, 16 April 2018
Kwara | |
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Location of the State of Kwara in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 8°30′N 5°00′E / 8.500°N 5.000°E | |
Country | |
Geopolitical Zone | North Central |
Date created | 27 May 1967 |
Capital | Ilorin |
Number of LGAs | 16 |
Government | |
• Governor (List) | Abdulfatah Ahmed (APC) |
• Deputy Governor | Peter Sara Kisira |
• Senators |
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• Legislature | Kwara State House of Assembly |
Area | |
• Total | 36,825 km2 (14,218 sq mi) |
• Rank | 9th of 36 |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 2,365,353[1] |
• Rank | 30th of 36 |
GDP | |
• Year | 2007 |
• Total | $3.84 billion[2] |
• Per capita | $1,620[2] |
Time zone | UTC+01 (WAT) |
ISO 3166 code | NG-KW |
Website | kwarastate.gov.ng |
Kwara (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Kwárà) is a state in Western Nigeria. Its capital is Ilorin. Kwara is located within the North Central geopolitical zone, commonly referred to as the Middle Belt. The primary ethnic group is Yoruba, with significant Nupe, Bariba, and Fulani minorities.[3]
History
Kwara State was created on 27 May 1967, when the Federal Military Government of General Yakubu Gowon broke the four regions that then constituted the Federation of Nigeria into 12 states. At its creation, the state was made up of the former Ilorin and Kabba provinces of the then Northern Region and was initially named the West Central State but later changed to "Kwara", a local name for the River Niger.
Kwara State has since 1976 reduced considerably in size as a result of further state creation exercises in Nigeria. On 13 February 1976, the Idah/Dekina part of the state was carved out and merged with a part of the then Benue/Plateau State to form Benue State.
On 27 August 1991, five local government areas, namely Oyi, Yagba, Okene, Okehi and Kogi were also excised to form part of the new Kogi State, while a sixth, Borgu Local Government Area, was merged with Niger State.
Population
As of 2006, the population of Kwarans was 2.37 million based on the Nigeria 2006 Census.[1] This population size constitutes about 1.69% of the Nation's total population having relied upon immigration for population growth and socioeconomic development.[4]
Residents of the state are sometimes referred to as Kwarans.[5]
Local Government Areas
Kwara State consists of sixteen Local Government Areas. They are:
Tourism
Important tourist attractions in Kwara State include Esie Museum, Owu Falls, Imoleboja Rock Shelter, Ogunjokoro, Kainji Lake National Parks and Agbonna Hill Awon Mass Wedding in Shao. There is also Sobi Hill amongst others which is the largest landform in Ilorin, the state capital.
Transport
The Nigerian Railway Corporation extends services from Lagos through the state to the northern part of the country. The Ilorin Airport is a major center for both domestic and international flights and has now been built up into a hub for transportation of cargoes.
Economy
Agriculture is the main source of the economy and the principal cash crops are: cotton, cocoa, coffee, Kolanut, tobacco, beniseed and palm produce.
Mineral resources in the state are Gold, limestone, marble, feldspar, clay, kaolin, quartz and granite rocks.
Industry
Industries in the state include Dangote Flour Mill, Lubcon Lubricant Company, Kam Industries Nigeria Ltd, Tuyil Pharmacy Nig Ltd, Padson Industries NiG Ltd,[6] Kwara Breweries, Ijagbo Global Soap and Detergent Industry, United Match Company, Tate and Lyle Company, Resinoplast Plastic Industry, Phamatech Nigeria Limited, Kwara Textile and Kwara Furniture Company all in Ilorin. Others are Paper Manufacturing Industry, Jebba, Okin Foam and Okin Biscuits, Offa, Kay Plastic, Ganmo and Kwara Paper Converters Limited, Erin-ile. Others are Sugar Producing Company, Bacita, Kwara animal Feed Mall, Ilorin and the Agricultural Products Company.
Education
Kwara has a federal university, the University of Ilorin, a state university, Kwara State University, two polytechnics, Kwara State Polytechnic and Federal Polytechnic Offa, Lens polytechnic , Offa.three colleges: the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, College of Health Technology, Offa and Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin. It is also home to three Private universities; Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Crown Hill University, Eiye N'korin and Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. There is also a navy school and aviation college, International Aviation College, Ilorin.
Sports
Sporting activities are managed by the State Sports Council. The importance attached to sports led to the construction of a stadium complex. The facilities available at the stadium complex are mainbowl, indoor sports hall, hostel, recreational press center as well as an Olympic size swimming pool. The state is actively represented both in football and basketball. The state is the home to the Kwara United Football Club and Kwara Falcons Basketball Club
Notable people from Kwara State
- Abubakar Olusola Saraki, politician
- Abdulfatah Ahmed, banker and politician
- Adamu Atta, politician
- Adebayo Salami, actor and producer
- Ahmed Mohammed Inuwa, politician
- Bukola Saraki, politician
- Cornelius Adebayo, politician
- David Bamigboye, soldier
- David Oyedepo, cleric
- Gbemisola Ruqayyah Saraki, politician
- Ibrahim Gambari, diplomat
- Joseph Ayo Babalola, cleric
- Kemi Adesoye, screenwriter
- Kunle Afolayan, actor and film director
- Lágbájá, musician
- Lai Mohammed, lawyer and politician
- Mustapha Akanbi, lawyer
- Mohammed Lawal, naval officer
- Mohammed Shaaba Lafiagi, politician
- Rashidi Yekini, soccer player
- Salaudeen Latinwo, soldier
- Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore, former Chief Justice
- Simon Ajibola, politician
- Theophilus Bamigboye, soldier and politician
- Tunde Adebimpe, musician
- Tunde Idiagbon, soldier
- Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, musician
- Ola Ibrahim, naval officer
References
- ^ a b "2006 PHC Priority Tables – NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION". population.gov.ng. Retrieved 2017-10-10.
- ^ a b "C-GIDD (Canback Global Income Distribution Database)". Canback Dangel. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
- ^ "About Kwara State". Kwara State Government.
- ^ "Nigeria 2006 Census Figures". Nigeria master web. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "No plans to impose fresh taxes on Kwarans". The Nation News. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "Padson Industries". Padson Industries.