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Bode Saadu - Visit To A Peaceful & Beautiful Town In Moro Local Government Of Kwara State
Aug 16, 2022

Bode Saadu - Visit To A Peaceful & Beautiful Town In Moro Local Government Of Kwara State

Bode saadu is a beautiful town, located in Moro local government of Kwara State, Nigeria. It's also one of the popular towns in Kwara State known to produce one of the very important positions, "The Emir Of Ilorin" . The town of Bode Saadu has it in record to have produced a couple of great Emirs in the past.   One other unique thing about this town is the peaceful environment that this town has. Bode Saadu is home to quite a mixture of tribes such as the Yorubas, Hausa, Nupe, Fulani, Igbo and other ethics tribes found in Nigeria , all living happily and peacefully .   https://kwaraconnect.com/explore-jebba/   Visiting Bode Saadu: Let's walk you through how to find your way to this wonderful and peaceful town. From any where in Ilorin, board a bike or taxi, going to GAMBARI junction, alight at the junction where bus drivers pick up students going to Kwara State University, Malete.   From the junction, you can spot a line-up of cars, picking up passengers, going to Jebba, Bode saadu, among other places. Transportation as at the time of visit costs N800 naira. https://kwaraconnect.com/agbadam-ilorin-kwaraconnect/ About Bode Saadu Bode Saadu is a peaceful town, with a cool and serene environment . You can easily notice that the residents practice good agriculture, as there're lots of green fields, with beautiful crops such as maize, millet, rice, ground nuts, among many others. The town also practices animal husbandry, which can be seen at various areas of the town.   You can also be assured of getting goods and services at a cheaper rate, at the town market place where residents in the town go to, for selling of their goods. As at the time of visit, items found on display at the market square includes food items such as pepper, tomatoes, fishes, vegetables, locust beans, herbal produce, raw food items like rice, beans, garri, and so on.       The town also has a dam, located some few kilometres away from the town.   The people in the town practice various occupations such as farming, trading, shoe making, calabash carving, painting, tailoring, fishing among other professions. The town also boasts of a working educational system, as there exists good schools to cater for proper children educational upbringing, from nursery to secondary.     Don't Miss The Spectacular Views! You can also get a good view of the popular Oshin river, alongside the railway that passes through this beautiful town of Bode Saadu.       Towards the west side, is a set of beautiful hills, with lovely green vegetations that shows the town is extremely rich for agricuiltural practices. There is no doubt that the beautiful town of Bode Saadu is such a wonderful place to visit, peaceful, with a mixture of beautiful tribes across the entire Nigeria.     We will definitely visit this wonderful town again, to further explore more beautiful places in this beautiful town, as well as the people, their culture and some beautiful festivals that we were informed about.   Do share your views in the comments section below, on our post, and recommendations if any. Remember to hit the "SHARE" link at the top, to share this post to your WhatsApp to share with friends. Thank you, Kwarans for reading this episode of our tour  .. Kwara ko ni baje fa!!!  REMEMBER TO SHARE n COMMENT BELOW~~~  

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Bode Saadu - Visit To A Peaceful & Beautiful Town In Moro Local Government Of Kwara State
Aug 16, 2022

Bode Saadu - Visit To A Peaceful & Beautiful Town In Moro Local Government Of Kwara State

Bode saadu is a beautiful town, located in Moro local government of Kwara State, Nigeria. It's also one of the popular towns in Kwara State known to produce one of the very important positions, "The Emir Of Ilorin" . The town of Bode Saadu has it in record to have produced a couple of great Emirs in the past.   One other unique thing about this town is the peaceful environment that this town has. Bode Saadu is home to quite a mixture of tribes such as the Yorubas, Hausa, Nupe, Fulani, Igbo and other ethics tribes found in Nigeria , all living happily and peacefully .   https://kwaraconnect.com/explore-jebba/   Visiting Bode Saadu: Let's walk you through how to find your way to this wonderful and peaceful town. From any where in Ilorin, board a bike or taxi, going to GAMBARI junction, alight at the junction where bus drivers pick up students going to Kwara State University, Malete.   From the junction, you can spot a line-up of cars, picking up passengers, going to Jebba, Bode saadu, among other places. Transportation as at the time of visit costs N800 naira. https://kwaraconnect.com/agbadam-ilorin-kwaraconnect/ About Bode Saadu Bode Saadu is a peaceful town, with a cool and serene environment . You can easily notice that the residents practice good agriculture, as there're lots of green fields, with beautiful crops such as maize, millet, rice, ground nuts, among many others. The town also practices animal husbandry, which can be seen at various areas of the town.   You can also be assured of getting goods and services at a cheaper rate, at the town market place where residents in the town go to, for selling of their goods. As at the time of visit, items found on display at the market square includes food items such as pepper, tomatoes, fishes, vegetables, locust beans, herbal produce, raw food items like rice, beans, garri, and so on.       The town also has a dam, located some few kilometres away from the town.   The people in the town practice various occupations such as farming, trading, shoe making, calabash carving, painting, tailoring, fishing among other professions. The town also boasts of a working educational system, as there exists good schools to cater for proper children educational upbringing, from nursery to secondary.     Don't Miss The Spectacular Views! You can also get a good view of the popular Oshin river, alongside the railway that passes through this beautiful town of Bode Saadu.       Towards the west side, is a set of beautiful hills, with lovely green vegetations that shows the town is extremely rich for agricuiltural practices. There is no doubt that the beautiful town of Bode Saadu is such a wonderful place to visit, peaceful, with a mixture of beautiful tribes across the entire Nigeria.     We will definitely visit this wonderful town again, to further explore more beautiful places in this beautiful town, as well as the people, their culture and some beautiful festivals that we were informed about.   Do share your views in the comments section below, on our post, and recommendations if any. Remember to hit the "SHARE" link at the top, to share this post to your WhatsApp to share with friends. Thank you, Kwarans for reading this episode of our tour  .. Kwara ko ni baje fa!!!  REMEMBER TO SHARE n COMMENT BELOW~~~  

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A Visit To Agba Dam, The First Dam in Kwara State, Located in Ilorin
Jul 25, 2022

A Visit To Agba Dam, The First Dam in Kwara State, Located in Ilorin

Agba Dam is an earth dam with about 1344 million litres capacity. It also happens to be the first DAM to be constructed here in Kwara State. Being a earth dam, the diameter of the bell mouth (i.e the channel of spillway is about 2 metres.) During raining seasons, the dam spills excess water down the channel, that runs across some areas in Ilorin. Areas where the excess spill water flows across makes good use of the free resources in washing activities such as car wash, tent washing and other washing services. It also helps to improve farming by providing good water for the soil in neighbouring farm lands where farmers do planting. According to the Kwara State Water Corporation, the dam supplies raw water through an intake to a treatment plant where the water is treated. Agba dam supplies raw water through an intake to a treatment plant where the water is treated and distributed to some parts of Ilorin such as the Government House, the entire G.R.A, Gaa akanbi, Olunlade, Offa garage and some parts of Ibrahim taiwo Road. https://kwaraconnect.com/unilorin-dam-kwarastate/ The overhead tank of the fire service at the Ibrahim Taiwo road and the areas around Unity Road are also supplied by the reservoir. Agba dam is also a major location where students visits during excursion , to learn more about dams and how they operate. https://kwaraconnect.com/explore-jebba/ You can enjoy a spectacular view when you visit the popular water view located along the government house, or from SUCCOTH garden. Drop your comments in the section below on what you think about the dam and suggestions to better utilize the dam.   https://kwaraconnect.com/oja-ipata-market-ilorin/

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A Visit To Agba Dam, The First Dam in Kwara State, Located in Ilorin
Jul 25, 2022

A Visit To Agba Dam, The First Dam in Kwara State, Located in Ilorin

Agba Dam is an earth dam with about 1344 million litres capacity. It also happens to be the first DAM to be constructed here in Kwara State. Being a earth dam, the diameter of the bell mouth (i.e the channel of spillway is about 2 metres.) During raining seasons, the dam spills excess water down the channel, that runs across some areas in Ilorin. Areas where the excess spill water flows across makes good use of the free resources in washing activities such as car wash, tent washing and other washing services. It also helps to improve farming by providing good water for the soil in neighbouring farm lands where farmers do planting. According to the Kwara State Water Corporation, the dam supplies raw water through an intake to a treatment plant where the water is treated. Agba dam supplies raw water through an intake to a treatment plant where the water is treated and distributed to some parts of Ilorin such as the Government House, the entire G.R.A, Gaa akanbi, Olunlade, Offa garage and some parts of Ibrahim taiwo Road. https://kwaraconnect.com/unilorin-dam-kwarastate/ The overhead tank of the fire service at the Ibrahim Taiwo road and the areas around Unity Road are also supplied by the reservoir. Agba dam is also a major location where students visits during excursion , to learn more about dams and how they operate. https://kwaraconnect.com/explore-jebba/ You can enjoy a spectacular view when you visit the popular water view located along the government house, or from SUCCOTH garden. Drop your comments in the section below on what you think about the dam and suggestions to better utilize the dam.   https://kwaraconnect.com/oja-ipata-market-ilorin/

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Aerial View Of Ilorin's Asa Dam
Jun 15, 2022

Aerial View Of Ilorin's Asa Dam

https://kwaraconnect.com/a-visit-to-asa-dam-kwara/ The nature found in Kwara is epic & mind blowing . This is an aerial view of the ASA DAM located in ILorin, Kwara State. Have you been to this place?? Share your experience in the comments section below https://kwaraconnect.com/a-visit-to-asa-dam-kwara/

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Aerial View Of Ilorin's Asa Dam
Jun 15, 2022

Aerial View Of Ilorin's Asa Dam

https://kwaraconnect.com/a-visit-to-asa-dam-kwara/ The nature found in Kwara is epic & mind blowing . This is an aerial view of the ASA DAM located in ILorin, Kwara State. Have you been to this place?? Share your experience in the comments section below https://kwaraconnect.com/a-visit-to-asa-dam-kwara/

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An Ancient Landscape Building In Ilorin, Kwara State
May 13, 2022

An Ancient Landscape Building In Ilorin, Kwara State

History has it that this magnificent ancient building used to be the King's palace , here in Ilorin, Kwara State. It was the former Palace of the Emir of Ilorin. You can definitely feel the royal ancient feel from the great structure of the building. What do you think about this magnificent building ?  Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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An Ancient Landscape Building In Ilorin, Kwara State
May 13, 2022

An Ancient Landscape Building In Ilorin, Kwara State

History has it that this magnificent ancient building used to be the King's palace , here in Ilorin, Kwara State. It was the former Palace of the Emir of Ilorin. You can definitely feel the royal ancient feel from the great structure of the building. What do you think about this magnificent building ?  Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Magnificent Edifice Of Ilorin Central Mosque At Night
May 04, 2022

Magnificent Edifice Of Ilorin Central Mosque At Night

Ilorin Central Mosque is one of the major Prides of Ilorin, Kwara State. It is located in the centre of the city, around the popular OJA OBA .   [caption id="attachment_5323" align="alignnone" width="900"] ILORIN CENTRAL MOSQUE[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5324" align="alignnone" width="800"] ILORIN CENTRAL MOSQUE[/caption]   Let's Share Some History During the 1820's, the first Ilorin Central Mosque was built under the direction of Sheik Imam Muhammad Munab’bau at Agbarere Area of Ilorin. Because of the rising population of Ilorin, the 9th Emir of Ilorin , Emir Alhaji Zulkarnaini Gambari decided to build a new central mosque which was officially opened in 1981. You can't afford to miss the sparkling glow at night from the surroundings of the beautiful edifice. You could also spot the glowing lights of Ilorin Central Mosque from as far as post office, and other low areas in Ilorin.   [caption id="attachment_5325" align="alignnone" width="700"] ILORIN CENTRAL MOSQUE[/caption]   https://kwaraconnect.com/oja-oba-the-kings-market-located-in-the-city-of-ilorin-kwara-state/ https://kwaraconnect.com/2022-eid-al-fitr/ Kindly share your views and comments in the section below.

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Upcoming Kwara Events & Festivals

What's happening around Kwara State

Oct 24, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

Let's Hike Sobi Hils

<p>Step away from the city noise and reconnect with nature, community, and adventure. <strong>Kwara Connect</strong> invites you to experience one of Ilorin’s most iconic natural landmarks—<strong>Sobi Hills</strong>.</p><p>Whether you are a seasoned trekker or simply looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday morning outdoors, this hike is built for good vibes, panoramic city views, and shared moments. Beyond reaching the summit, our trail takes us on a special stop to the historic <strong>Sobi Radio Station (<em>Lori Oke Tente</em>)</strong>, offering a unique peek into the highest vantage point in the area.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Event Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, October 24, 2026</li><li><strong>Meeting Time:</strong> 8:00 AM Prompt</li><li><strong>Meeting Point:</strong> Zaimam Petrol Station, Sobi Road</li><li><strong>Participation Fee:</strong> ₦1,000 (covers light refreshments and essentials)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What to Bring &amp; Tips:</strong></p><ul><li>Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes with good grip.</li><li>Light, breathable activewear and a cap/sunglasses.</li><li>A charged phone or camera for the hilltop views.</li></ul>

Sobi Hills, Ilorin
Oct 17, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

Kwara Creators Summit 2026

<p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">Everyone who creates value is a creator.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">The world is shaped by people who see possibilities, solve problems, build businesses, create ideas, drive innovation, shape culture, and make a difference in their communities.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">But what happens when these creators stop working in isolation and start connecting, sharing ideas, and building together?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">That’s where Kwara Creators Summit (KCS) comes in.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">A space for entrepreneurs, innovators, professionals, creatives, researchers, leaders, and changemakers from different sectors to meet, learn, collaborate, and create meaningful impact.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">We’re bringing together the people shaping what’s next.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">Kwara, it’s time to create differently.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">This is just the beginning.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">Welcome to KCS. 💙</span></p>

Ilorin Innovation Hub, 9a Ahmadu Bello Way, Ilorin