Ile Iyi, Ile Eye — The Land of Honour

The living library of Ekiti State. Ekiti State.

Every person, place, festival, project and story — preserved, connected, and put to work for the next generation.

35
Ekitis in the registry
16
Local Governments
19
Places documented
12
Festivals & events
10
State projects tracked

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Why Ekiti

A people of honour, knowledge and heritage.

01

Land of Honour

From precolonial kingdoms to modern statehood, Ekiti has built a reputation for character, courage and intellect.

02

Fountain of Knowledge

Six universities and polytechnics, the highest concentration of professors per capita in Nigeria, and a deep scholarly tradition.

03

Hub of Heritage

Sixteen kingdoms, dozens of annual festivals, warm springs, waterfalls and palaces — a homeland worth documenting forever.

Ekiti by the numbers

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16
Local Government Areas
3.78M
Projected population (2021)
177
Wards across the state
1,043
Communities surveyed (2008)
6
Universities & polytechnics
1996
Year state was created

People of Ekiti

Scholars, leaders, artists, athletes.

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S

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele

Senate Leader, Federal Republic of Nigeria

A

Aare Afe Babalola, SAN

Founder, Afe Babalola University

E

Engr. Segun Oni

Former Governor of Ekiti State

M

Mr. Biodun Oyebanji

Governor of Ekiti State

J

Justice Kayode Eso (1925–2012)

Retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

C

Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN

Senior Advocate of Nigeria

D

Dr. Kayode Fayemi

Former Governor of Ekiti State

P

Prof. Niyi Osundare

Poet and Professor of English

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Places of Ekiti

From warm springs to royal palaces.

heritage

Olosunta Hill

heritage · ikere

The sacred granite outcrop central to Ikere's identity and the annual Olosunta Festival.

natural

Erinjiyan Spring

natural · ekiti-west

Crystal-clear hill spring close to Ikogosi, popular for picnics and quiet contemplation.

natural

Ipole-Iloro Waterfalls

natural · ekiti-west

Cascading falls tucked into the highlands near Efon, recently developed for hiking and eco-tourism.

palace

Ewi's Palace, Ado-Ekiti

palace · ado

Seat of the Ewi of Ado and the cultural centre of Ado-Ekiti, hosting the annual Udiroko Festival.

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Festivals & Events

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  • 10
    Apr
    Olosunta Festival

    Olosunta Hill, Ikere-Ekiti

  • 15
    Jul
    Amomo Festival

    Ise-Ekiti

  • 31
    Jul
    Statewide New Yam (Ijesu) Celebrations

    Statewide

  • 1
    Aug
    Olosunta Festival

    Olosunta Hill, Ikere-Ekiti

  • 8
    Aug
    Hike Ekiti — Sagbonke Mountain

    Efon-Alaaye

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Civic Development Ledger

Tracking progress, transparently.

State and community projects, with public progress and accountability.

Ekiti Knowledge Zone

oye · economic

in progress

45% complete

Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport

ado · infrastructure

in progress

78% complete

Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki Dual Carriageway

ido-osi · infrastructure

in progress

60% complete

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Community Needs

Real challenges, open for action.

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Rehabilitation of Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki Road

ado · infrastructure

open

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Mini water-treatment plant for Efon-Alaaye

efon · water

open

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Solar microgrid for Iyemero-Ekiti

gbonyin · energy

open

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