Ilorin East Local Government Area was created in 1991 from Ilorin Local Government with the headquarters at Oke-Oyi. The Local Government has 11 wards.

Districts: Mangaji-Are, Balogun Gambari/Ibagun and Sango.

Road Distance: From Ilorin the state capital to Oke-Oyi LGA Headquarters is 16km.

Population: 237,298 - (118,815 males, 118,483 females) 1991 census.

Major Towns: Iponrin, Apado, Oke-Oyi, Panada-Agbeyangi, Ile-Apa, Lajiki, Elesin-Meta, Budo Are.

Important Markets: Ipata, Sango, Oke-Oyi, Panada.

Major Languages: Yoruba, Hausa and Fulani.

Natural Resources: Maize, Cereal, Locust beans, Cassava.

Mineral Resources: Granite, Clay and Kaolin.

Major Festival: Yawo Dancers.

Tourist Attractions: Sobi Hills, Pottery, Okuta Iponrin.

Hotels and Restaurants: Queen Amina Hotels, Moonshine Hotels, G & A Hotels, Sunny King Hotels, Mario Guest House.

COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONS
1. Central Bank of Nigeria
2. Bank of the North (Main Branch), Ilorin
3. Afribank of Nigeria Plc, Ilorin
4. Savannah Bank Plc, Ilorin
5. Balogun Gambari Community Bank, Ilorin
6. Sabo-Oke Community Bank, Ilorin
7. Atiba-Iyalamu Bank, Ilorin