Malete

Malete is a town in Kwara State, Nigeria, located in the Moro Local Government Area. It sits along major road networks connected to Ilorin and other towns, and is best known for hosting the main campus of Kwara State University (KWASU), a public university established by the Kwara State government in 2009. The campus has positioned Malete as a regional center for higher education, attracting students from across the state and beyond.

The presence of KWASU has shaped the town’s economy and landscape, with growth in student housing, hospitality services, food outlets, and other support businesses that serve campus life. Traditional farming remains common in surrounding areas, and the town’s population includes a mix of university students, faculty and staff, and long-standing residents.

Malete lies in central Nigeria’s savanna region and experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The town is primarily accessed by road, with Ilorin serving as the nearest major city for administrative services, transport connections, and additional amenities associated with a regional urban center.