Ilaje is a Local Government Area in Ondo State,Nigeria.Its headquarter is in the town of Igbokoda.The Ilajes are distinguished,distinct linguistic group of Yoruba peoples made up of four geo-political entities namely Ugbo,Mahin,Aheri and Etikan.
The Ilajes are one of the most dynamic and enterprising people in Nigeria.Their aquatic skills,coupled with their ability to adapt enabled them to conquer their harsh geographical environment and turn it to their advantage.
Apart from the fact that it is the only local government in Ondo State where petroleum can be found apart from Ese Odo,other valuable mineral resources like Glass Sand,Salt,Tar Sand,Quartz and Clay have made it a force to reckon with both in Ondo State and Nigeria at large.

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