Ilorin West LGA, Kwara State

Ilorin West Local Government Area (LGA), created in 1991 from the old Ilorin Local Government Area, is located in the Kwara Central Senatorial District, with its headquarters at Oja-Oba . Covering an area of 103.5 km², the LGA had a population of 365,211 in 2006, projected to grow to 548,300 by 2022, with a density of 5,298/km²  , making it one of the most densely populated areas in the state. Ilorin West boasts a bustling trade sector, with prominent markets like Oja Oba, Oja Tuntun, and Mandate Market. Residents engage in diverse economic activities, including blacksmithing, wood carving, and craftsmanship . The LGA also has several tourist attractions, including Oloje Poultry, Cloth Knitting, Okuta Ilorin, and Major Crutchley’s Grave . A notable landmark in the area is the Kwara State College of Nursing . The postal code for Ilorin West LGA is 240

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 61,484,397,588.91
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 651,424,954.83
-15.9%
January 2026
NGN 774,928,790.56
-3.0%
December 2025
NGN 799,033,393.90
+17.4%
November 2025
NGN 680,701,210.11
-11.7%
October 2025
NGN 770,701,544.42
-4.4%
September 2025
NGN 805,800,522.68
+0.0%

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