Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, was established from the former Igbomina Ekiti Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Share. The inhabitants of Ifelodun are predominantly Yorubas of Igbomina origin, with ancestral ties to Ife, Oyo, and Ketu. Much of Ifelodun’s territory was annexed during the Afonja/Alimi era and is now part of the Ilorin enclave.
Covering an area of 3,435 square kilometers, Ifelodun had a population of 206,042 according to the 2006 census. The area comprises at least 80 villages and towns, with major towns including Igbaja, Oke-Ode, Agunjin, Ile-Ire, Ora, Oro-Ago, Omupo, Share, Idofian, Ganmo, Babanloma, Alabe, Owode-Ofaro, Elerinjare, and Idera. The primary languages spoken are Yoruba and Fulani.
« Map of Ifelodun LGA »
« Wards in Ifelodun LGA »
Ifelodun Local Government Area comprises of 18 Wards;
- Agunjin
- Idofian I
- Idofian II
- Igbaja I
- Igbaja II
- Igbaja III
- Ile-Ire
- Oke-Ode I
- Oke-Ode II
- Oke-Ode III
- Omupo
- Ora
- Oro-Ago
- Share I
- Share II
- Share III
- Share IV
- Share V
« Economy of Ifelodun LGA »
Farmers in Ifelodun Local Government cultivate maize, millet, guinea corn, sorghum, and palm oil in abundance. Additionally, the area is rich in mineral resources, including large deposits of granite, limestone, marble, dolomite, quartz, and kaolin.
The region is known for its vibrant festivals such as Egungun, Epa, Sango, and Alagbe dances. Tourists can also explore attractions like Owu Falls in Owa Kajola and Oke Agbonna Hills in Share.