Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Ifelodun Local Government Area

Ganmo is in Ifelodun local government and the Chairman of the local is Mrs. Alabi Nimota Mojisola . the Local Government Area was created in 1976 out of the defunct Igbomina Ekiti Local Government Area. The Local Government Headquarters is Share and has 18 wards.
Districts: Igbaja, Oke-Ode, Agunjin, Ile-Ire, Ora, Oro-Ago, Omupo, Share and Idofian.
Road Distance: From Ilorin to Share (LGA headquarters) 64 Kilometers.
Population: 155, 551 - (77,331 males, 78,220 females) 1991 census.
Major Towns: Igbaja, Share, Oke-Ode, Omupo, Idofihan, Ganmo, Oro-Ago, Babanloma, Alabe, Owode-Ofaro, Elerinjare, Idera.
Important Markets: Share, Oro-Ago, Oke-Ode, Ganmo, Igbaja and Idofihan.
Major Languages: Yoruba, Fulani.
Natural Resources: Maize, Millet, Guinea Corn, Sorghumand Palm-Oil.
Mineral Resources: Granite, Lime Stone, Marble, Dolomite, Quarts and Kaolin.
Major Festivals: Egungun, Epa, Sango, Alagbe dances.
Tourist Attractions: Owu Falls (Owa Kajola), Oke Agbonna Hills (Share).
Hotels and Restaurants: Sakama Guest House, Skara Guest Inn, Olaiya Guest House in Share.
COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONS 1. Community Bank, Share 2. Peoples Bank, Share 3. NACB, Ganmo 4. Ore-Ofe Community Bank, Ganmo 5. UBA Plc, Oke-Ode 6. Societe Generale Bank, Igbaja. CULLED FROM KW SITE

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