Chairman:  Mallam Mohammed S. Aliyu 

Baruteen Local Government Area was created from oldKaiama Local Government Area on August 27th, 1991. Baruteen, a uniqueLocal Government Area, shares boundaries on the West with BeninRepublic, in the South with Irepo Local Government Area of Oyo Stateand with Babana district in Borgu LGA of Niger State. The LocalGovernment Area has 11 wards.Baruteen Local Government Area was created from oldKaiama Local Government Area on August 27th, 1991. Baruteen, a uniqueLocal Government Area, shares boundaries on the West with BeninRepublic, in the South with Irepo Local Government Area of Oyo Stateand with Babana district in Borgu LGA of Niger State. The LocalGovernment Area has 11 wards.

Districts: Yashikira, Okuta, Gwanara and Ilesha Baruba.

Road Distance: From Ilorin to Kosubosu (LGA headquarters) 503km.

Population: 110,576 - (55,67 males, 54,889 females) 1991 census.

Major Towns: Gure, Shiya, Boriya, Okuta, Ilesha, Gwanara, Nygurumi, Gwadabere and Tabera.

Important Markets: Chikanda, Gure, Shiya, Boriya, Okuta, Ilesha, Gwanara, Nygurumi, Gwadabere and Tabera.

Major Languages: Batonu is the major language, but Hausa, Fulani and Yoruba and Bokobaru are also spoken in the area.

Natural Resources: Yam, Maize, Guinea Corn, Melon, Cotton, Rice, Yam-flour.

Mineral Resources: Granite.

Major Festivals: Gani and Dokoru.

Tourist Attractions: Ninagarumi Fish Pond, Govette Core.

Hotels and Restaurants: Transporters Guest Inn, Chikanda, Local Government Cafeteria Kosubosu and Gure Guest Inn.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
First Bank Plc. Kosubosu