kwara state in Nigeria

a State was created on 27 May 1967, when the Federal Military Government of General Yakubu Gowonbroke 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, theIdah/Dekina part of the state was carved out and merged with a part of the then Benue/Plateau State to formBenue 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 withNiger State.

Population

As of 2006, the population of Kwarans was 2.37 million based on the Nigeria2006 Census. This population size constitutes about 1.69% of the Nation's total population having relied upon immigration for population growth andsocioeconomic development.[2]

Residents of the state are sometimes referred to as Kwarans.[3]

Local Government Areas

Kwara State consists of sixteen Local Government Areas. They are:

AsaBarutenEduEkitiIfelodunIlorin EastIlorin SouthIlorin WestIrepodunIsinKaiamaMoroOffaOke EroOyunPategi.