Ekiti is a state in southwestern Nigeria, bordered to the North by Kwara State for 61km, to the Northeast by Kogi State for 92 km, to the South and Southeast by Ondo State, and to the West by Osun State for 84 km.
Number of Local Government Areas: 16
Demographics
Ekitis are culturally homogeneous and they speak a dialect of Yoruba language known as Ekiti. The homogeneous nature of Ekiti confers on the state some uniqueness among the states of the federation. Slight differences are noticeable in the Ekiti dialects of the Yoruba language spoken by the border communities to other states.
Natural Resources:
These include granite, kaolinite, columbite, charnockite, iron ore, baryte, limestone, aquamarine, gemstone, phosphate, limestone, tourmaline, gold coal in limited quantity.
Tourist Attractions: Ikogosi Warm Springs; Arinta Water Falls; Olosunta and Orole hills of Ikere; Erin-ayonugba River at Erijiyan Ekiti; Fajuyi Memorial Park of Ado etc
Meet Our State Parters
New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) Is an organization that envision a peaceful world where all people have equal rights and opportunities.
Peacebuilding & Human Development Center – (PHD) Are a dedicated non-profit organization focused on promoting peace for sustainable development.
Governor of the State: Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, is a Nigerian politician who has served as the governor of Ekiti State since 2022
Deputy Governor: Monisola Christianah Afuye
Political Party: All Progressive Congress (APC)
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Our Recent Activites
Some of the latest updates on our programmes and activities as the #myLGA project continues to make an impact across communities.
Grassroots Engagement in Ekiti State
On February 28, 2026, Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria in partnership with Peacebuilding & Human Development Center and New Initiative for Social Development conducted a field monitoring visit to project...
