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Kwara state
  • History
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  • Date Created May 27, 1967
  • Capital Ilorin
  • Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq
  • Land Area 36,825 sq km (14,218 sq mi)
  • Population 2,365,353
  • GDP $3.84 billion

History of Kwara

Kwara (Yoruba: Ìpínl?? Kwárà) is a state in Western Nigeria. Its capital is Ilorin. Kwara is located within the North Central geopolitical zone, commonly referred to as the Middle Belt. The primary ethnic group is Yoruba, with significant Nupe, Bariba, and Fulani minorities