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Ekiti State
“Land of Honour and Integrity”
South West Zone
Since 1996
16 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Ado Ekiti
Governor
Biodun Oyebanji
Deputy Governor
Monisade Afuye
Date Created
October 1, 1996
Geopolitical Zone
South West
Area
6,353 km²
Estimated Population
~3.3 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Ekiti State
Ekiti is a South West state of hills and academic tradition, sometimes called the 'Fountain of Knowledge.' Cocoa, yam, and tourism to rock formations draw interest. The people share Yoruba culture with strong communal values and diaspora networks.
Local Government Areas (16)
Ado Ekiti
Efon
Ekiti East
Ekiti South-West
Ekiti West
Emure
Gbonyin
Ido Osi
Ijero
Ikere
Ikole
Ilejemeje
Irepodun/Ifelodun
Ise/Orun
Moba
Oye
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