Okuta

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Okuta
Town
Okuta is located in Nigeria
Okuta
Okuta
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 9°13′12″N 3°12′02″E / 9.2199°N 3.2005°E / 9.2199; 3.2005Coordinates: 9°13′12″N 3°12′02″E / 9.2199°N 3.2005°E / 9.2199; 3.2005
Country Nigeria
StateKwara State
Local government areaBaruten
Population
 • Total26,589[1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Okuta is a town located in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria.

Geography[]

Okuta is located about 300 km (190 mi) north of Lagos, and about 170 km (110 mi) northwest of Kwara State's capital of Ilorin. Internationally, Okuta is located around 8 km (5.0 mi) from the Beninese border.

Ruler[]

Edidi is currently under the rulership of His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Seropetete lll as of 2019.[2]

Festivals[]

Festivals in Edidi include:

  • Okuta Gaani Festival: Occurs annually in January/February. It is a celebration of religion, culture, and dance which brings participants from nearby countries as well as the local area.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Okuta, Baruten, Kwara State, Nigeria". Mindat.org. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  2. ^ Olonishuwa, Rowland. "Gaani: A festival of unity, togetherness". The Herald, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Okuta Gani Festival". Nigeria Galleria. Retrieved 17 March 2021.

External links[]

Gaani; a cultural festival that promotes trans-border relations - ilorin.info

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