A vibrant LGA nestled with great leadership.
Ilorin East local government was created in 1991 from Ilorin Local Government with the Headquarters at Oke-Oyi. The Local Government has 11 wards. Its headquarters are in the town of Oke Oyi. It has an area of 486 km² and a population of 204,310 at the 2006 census.
The major towns are Iponrin, Apado, Oke-Oyi, Panada-Agbeyangi, IIe-Apa, Lajiki, Elesin-Meta, and Eudo Are. The major languages spoken are Yoruba, Hausa and Fulani. Ilorin East is also popular for its Maize, Cereal, Locust Beans and Cassava farmers. The LGA also has huge deposits of Granite, Clay and Kaolin. Its major festival is the Yawo Dancers festival. Tourists can visit the Sobi Hills, Pottery or Okuta Iponrin.
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A word from the Chairman
It is a great honor to welcome each of you to the launch of our newly developed Ilorin East Local Government website. This website stands as a commitment to our vision of transparency, accessibility, and progress, serving as a digital gateway between our administration and the people we are here to serve. We recognize the essential role that information and communication play in the development of any community, and this website is an important step forward in ensuring that our local government is open, responsive, and efficient.
Through this platform, we aim to improve communication, provide quick access to essential information, and simplify access to public services. From development updates and government programs to public notices and events, this website has been designed to bring the community closer to the work we are doing and to invite collaboration, insight, and feedback from all of you.
Hon. Lukman Olayinka Garba
Hon Chairman, Ilorin East LGA