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Ifelodun Local Government Area PDF Print E-mail

Chairman:  Mrs. Alabi Nimota Mojisola 


Ifelodun Local Government Area was created in 1976 out of the defunct Igbomina Ekiti Local Government Area. The Local Government Headquarters is Share and has 18 wards.

Districts: Igbaja, Oke-Ode, Agunjin, Ile-Ire, Ora, Oro-Ago, Omupo, Share and Idofian.

Road Distance: From Ilorin to Share (LGA headquarters) 64 Kilometers.

Population: 155, 551 - (77,331 males, 78,220 females) 1991 census.

Major Towns: Igbaja, Share, Oke-Ode, Omupo, Idofihan, Ganmo, Oro-Ago, Babanloma, Alabe, Owode-Ofaro, Elerinjare, Idera.

Important Markets: Share, Oro-Ago, Oke-Ode, Ganmo, Igbaja and Idofihan.

Major Languages: Yoruba, Fulani.

Natural Resources: Maize, Millet, Guinea Corn, Sorghumand Palm-Oil.

Mineral Resources: Granite, Lime Stone, Marble, Dolomite, Quarts and Kaolin.

Major Festivals: Egungun, Epa, Sango, Alagbe dances.

Tourist Attractions: Owu Falls (Owa Kajola), Oke Agbonna Hills (Share).

Hotels and Restaurants: Sakama Guest House, Skara Guest Inn, Olaiya Guest House in Share.

COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONS
1. Community Bank, Share
2. Peoples Bank, Share
3. NACB, Ganmo
4. Ore-Ofe Community Bank, Ganmo
5. UBA Plc, Oke-Ode
6. Societe Generale Bank, Igbaja
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