Moro Local Government Area is domiciled in Kwara state, North Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria, and has its headquarters in the town of Bode Sa’adu. It shares boundaries with Oyo and Niger State respectively. It has an area of 3,272 square kilometers and a population of 108,792 at the 2006 census.
Its’ major towns are Bode-Saadu, Ipaiye, Lanwa, Ejidongari, Olooru, Malete, Jebba, Arobadi, and Elemere. Moro local government area is part of the Ilorin Emirate and also a part of the Kwara North senatorial district. The predominant languages are Yoruba, Hausa, and Fulani.
The major festivals are the Aaron Festival (Shao), and the Alagbe Acrobatic Dancers. Tourists can visit the Wreckage of Mungo Park, River Niger, Jebba Bronze Figures, Ogunjokoro, Jebba Bridge, and the Jebba Bronze Figures.
« Map of Moro LGA »
« Wards in Moro LGA »
Moro Local Government Area comprises of 17 Wards;
- Abati/Alara
- Ajanaku
- Arobadi
- Babadudu
- Bode-Saadu
- Ejidongari
- Jebba
- Lanwa
- Logun/Jehunkunnu
- Malete/Gbugudu
- Megida
- Okemi
- Okutala
- Oloru
- Pakunmo
- Shao
- Womi/Ayaki
« Economy of Moro LGA »
Moro Local Government is famed for its Yam, Corn, Cassava, Groundnut, and Rice farms. Moro LGA is also a hub for the rearing and sales of many domestic animals such as cows and sheep.
« Secretariat of Moro LGA »
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