Ajasse Ipo

Kwara, Nigeria

Why visit Ajasse Ipo?

Ajasse Ipo is a town in Kwara State, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area. It is an Igbomina Yoruba town known for its agricultural production of yam, cassava, and cashew nuts. Ajasse Ipo hosts the Kwara State College of Education (Technical), a major institution. The town's market is a collection point for cashew and yam exports. The Ajasse Ipo Day festival celebrates the town's heritage with parades, music, and dances.

Planning Ajasse Ipo? Tell us your dates and we’ll tailor the trip.

Ask on WhatsApp

How do you get there?

By Plane

Ilorin International Airport (ILR) is about 100 km north-west.

By Car / Road

Ajasse Ipo is on the Ilorin–Omu-Aran road, about 1.5 hours south of Ilorin. Buses from Ilorin pass through.

Keke and okada serve the town.

What are the things to do?

  • Kwara State College of Education (Technical) — the main campus

  • Ajasse Ipo Market — a cashew and yam trading centre

  • Traditional ruler's palace

  • Attend Ajasse Ipo Day — the annual festival

  • Tour the College of Education campus

  • Shop at the market — buy locally grown cashew nuts

Planning Ajasse Ipo? Want these on a customised itinerary?

Ask on WhatsApp

Where to eat?

Igbomina Yoruba dishes.

Where to drink?

Zobo and bottled drinks.

Planning Ajasse Ipo? We’ll book the stays and dining for you.

Ask on WhatsApp

Where to stay?

Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.

What should you buy?

Cashew nuts, yam, and cassava.

Where to go next?

  • Omu-Aran — 20 min west
  • Erin-Ile — 20 min west
  • Ilorin — 1.5 hr north-west

Nearby in Kwara

More places to explore around Ajasse Ipo.

Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Contact Us

Get in touch with us.

Or connect over WhatsApp

Connect Over WhatsApp