Kwara State
Kwara State is a state in west-central Nigeria, with its capital at Ilorin. It borders the Republic of Benin to the west.
Ilorin: Ilorin is the capital and largest city of Kwara State in west-central Nigeria. The state capital is its principal urban center and seat of government.
Nigerian state creation: Nigerian state creation is the process by which regional divisions were reorganized into Nigeria’s present states. Kwara was established during the 1967 restructuring of Nigeria’s regions.
Bukola Saraki: Bukola Saraki is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Kwara State and president of the Senate. His governorship and political network strongly influenced state politics.
Agriculture in Nigeria: Agriculture in Nigeria comprises crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing across the country’s varied regions. Farming is a major livelihood across Kwara’s rural communities.
Niger State: Niger State is a state in north-central Nigeria, with its capital at Minna. It borders Kwara to the north and shares the Niger River boundary.
Nigeria: Nigeria is a country in West Africa, bordered by Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin. Kwara is one of Nigeria’s 36 states.
Northern Region, Nigeria: The Northern Region was one of Nigeria’s three major administrative regions before the 1967 state reforms. Kwara was carved from the former Northern Region.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is a Nigerian politician who became governor of Kwara State in 2019. He leads the state’s executive government.
Jebba: Jebba is a town on the Niger River, divided between Kwara and Niger states. Its river crossing and transport links serve northern Kwara.
Oyo State: Oyo State is a state in southwestern Nigeria, with its capital at Ibadan. It borders Kwara to the south and shares a Yoruba cultural connection.