Lafiagi

Lafiagi is a town in Kwara State, the headquarters of Edu local government area. It lies in the fertile Niger River floodplain and is a major rice-growing centre — the Lafiagi rice brand is well known across Nigeria. The town has a large market, a sugar-cane processing industry, and a strong fishing tradition. Lafiagi is the seat of the Etsu Lafiagi, the traditional ruler of the area. The annual Lafiagi Fishing and Cultural Festival celebrates the riverine heritage.

By Plane

Ilorin International Airport (ILR) is about 120 km south-west.

By Car / Road

Lafiagi is on the Ilorin–Mokwa road, about 2 hours north-east of Ilorin. Buses from Ilorin pass through.

Okada serve the town.

• Lafiagi Rice Paddies — vast rice fields

• Niger River floodplain — views of the fertile valley

• Etsu Lafiagi Palace — the traditional palace

• Lafiagi Market — a rice and fish trading centre

• Tour the rice farms — see Lafiagi rice production

• Attend the Fishing and Cultural Festival — boat racing and fishing competitions

• Shop at the market — buy rice directly from producers

Rice dishes and fresh fish are the local specialties.

Tea, zobo, and bottled drinks.

Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.

Rice is the main product. Fresh and smoked fish are also available.

• Jebba — 1 hr south-west
• Ilorin — 2 hr south-west
• Patigi — 1 hr north