Moro, Nigeria

Moro
LGA
Interactive map of Moro
Country Nigeria
StateKwara State
HeadquarterBode Saadu
Area
 • Total
3,272 km2 (1,263 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
108,792
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
241

Moro (Listenⓘ) is a Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria. It has an area of 3,272 km2 and a population of 108,792 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 241.[1]

Climate

The climate in Moro is tropical savanna. The weather is warm year-round, with both a wet and dry season. Moro receives approximately 1302 mm of rain annually, and the average annual temperature is 34 degrees (93 degrees Fahrenheit). With an average humidity of 70% and a UV-index of 7, there are 88 dry days per year.[2][3]

Bridge Rehabilitation

On November 8, 2016, the Kwara state government began repairing the bridge that connects the state with Oyo state.[4]

Education

Bartholomew College of Health Technology Shao is located in the Moro local government area. It is a private college of health technology.[5][6]

Empowerment of women

Women in rural Moro were given ₦10,000 each to boost their petty trades in order to enhance the area's economy.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ↑ "Moro weather and climate ☀️ Best time to visit 🌡️ Temperature". www.besttimetovisit.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  3. ↑ "Moro, Kwara, Nigeria 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  4. ↑ Premium Times https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/214768-kwara-begins-repair-collapsed-moro-bridge.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2023-10-22. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ "Private Colleges of Health | National Board for Technical Education". net.nbte.gov.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  6. ↑ "Official List of Courses Offered in Bartholomew College of Health Technology (BACOHTECH) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  7. ↑ Dangote; M, Content (2021-04-01). "Dangote Empowers 16,000 Rural Women in all Kwara Local Government Areas". Dangote Industries Limited. Retrieved 2023-10-22.


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