he names of families listed are the prominent families in Ilorin , Kwara state capital of Nigeria. They are the movers and shakers of the state with families from 3rd generation in politics and many more facts.

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THE SARAKIS

The late “Baba Oloye”, Dr. Olusola Saraki needs little or no introduction in the nation’s political arena. He was a former Senate Leader. He was popularly called the “the godfather of Kwara politics.” He was the patriarch of the Saraki family of Ilorin. This is the family that produced the likes of Dr. Bukola Saraki, the immediate past Governor of Kwara State, and the present Senator representing Kwara North Central in the Senate. Another popular member of this family is Sen. Gbemisola Saraki. The Sarakis are one of Ilorin’s richest families.

THE GAMBARIS

This is a great royal family in Ilorin, among them is the present Emir of Ilorin, Dr Zulu Gambari, also a notable politician, Balikisu Gambari,Omar Bolaji Gambari, a corporate attorney, is the Managing Director of Pollux Energy Solutions Limited.

THE BELGORES

The Belgores is a family of reputable lawyers, some of whom are Senior Advocates of Nigeria(SAN) and judges. The likes of Justice Babatunde Belgore (former Chief Justice of Nigeria), Justice Alfa Belgore (former Chief Justice of Nigeria), Justice Ahmed Belgore, Justice Suleiman Belgore (Abuja High Court), Mohammed Dele Belgore, SAN; Yakubu Belgore; Maimuna Belgore-Shiru; Khadija Belgore. Some are Magistrates and State Counsels.

THE ONIKIJIPAS

This is another notable Ilorin family that needs no much introduction. One of them is Sheikh Onikijipa Almisqeen, a highly Revered Islamic Spiritualist, he teaches Islamic Knowledge, he preaches around, which has made him a renowned scholar. He controls a large followership of Islamic faithfuls.

THE BARAJES

The Barajes are prominent family in Ilorin. They are successful Kwarans, and their descendants are still thriving tremendously in their chosen fields. One of them is Alhaji Kawu Baraje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

THE ONIMAGOS

The Onimagos are blessed with successful offsprings. Alhaji Saka Onimago hails from this family.

THE ONIYANGIS

The Oniyangis are well known in Ilorin and has credible sons and daughters who are successful in their various fields.

THE IDIAGBONS

This is another prominent Ilorin family, with great house hold name. Late Major General Babatunde Idiagbon, the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters (Vice President) during the Buhari Military, regime is from the family.

THE KAWUS

The patriarch of the Kawu family (father of the judiciary in Kwara State), Justice Sa’ idu Kawu was the first Chief Judge for Kwara State; he was later elevated to the Supreme Court, and he became the first son of the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State to become a Justice of the Supreme Court. Late Justice Kawu’s eldest son is Justice Suleiman Durosinlorun Kawu.

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