Ekiti South West Local Government, Ilawe Ekiti is one of the 16 Local Governments in Ekiti State.
Sequel to the creation of Ondo State in 1976, Ekiti South West Local Government was established under the Local Government Edict of 1976 published in the Gazette as ODSLN5 of 1976. The effective date was 1st September, 1976 while the headquarter is Ilawe Ekiti.