Igbaja
Kwara, Nigeria
Why visit Igbaja?
Igbaja is a town in Kwara State, the headquarters of Ifelodun local government area. It sits in the hilly Igbomina region and is an agricultural centre for yam, cassava, and cocoa farming. Igbaja is home to the College of Education, Ilorin's satellite campus, and several secondary schools that give the town an educational focus. The town's market serves the surrounding rural communities, and the Igbaja Day festival is an annual community gathering.
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By Plane
Ilorin International Airport (ILR) is about 60 km north-west.
By Car / Road
Igbaja is on the Ilorin–Offa road, about 1 hour south of Ilorin. Buses from Ilorin pass through.
Keke and okada serve the town.
What are the things to do?
College of Education — the main educational institution
Igbaja Market — the local trading centre
Igbomina hills — scenic views
Attend Igbaja Day — the annual community festival
Shop at the market
Hike the surrounding hills
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Yoruba cuisine at local bukas.
Where to drink?
Zobo and bottled drinks.
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Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.
What should you buy?
Yam, cassava, and cocoa.
Where to go next?
- Ilorin — 1 hr north-west
- Offa — 20 min east
- Share — 15 min west
Nearby in Kwara
More places to explore around Igbaja.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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