The State Capital
State capital of Ekiti. Home to Ewi's Palace, Fajuyi Memorial Park, EKSU and ABUAD. Created October 1, 1996.
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Senior Advocate, Founder of ABUAD
Actress & Filmmaker
Founder, Afe Babalola University
Retired Justice of the Supreme Court
Professor of Criminology and Senior Advocate
Actor, filmmaker, producer
Economist; presidential adviser
Former CEO, First Bank of Nigeria
Economist; Lagos Business School
Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti
208.799-hectare AfDB-backed knowledge and innovation zone located between Ado-Ekiti and Ijan-Ekiti. Anchor project of the state's knowledge economy strategy.
New international cargo airport approved for scheduled commercial flight operations effective 4 October 2025. Designed to anchor the agro-export corridor.
Ten-year tourism master plan approved by the Ekiti State Executive Council in February 2026. Implemented by the Bureau of Tourism Development.
New cargo airport opening Ekiti agricultural exports to global markets; commercial flights commenced in 2024.
Daily meals for primary school pupils across all 16 LGAs to drive enrolment and retention.
Long-standing community request for full rehabilitation of the Ado–Iworoko–Ifaki corridor serving thousands of commuters daily.
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Ado-Ekiti
Ewi's Palace, Ado-Ekiti
Ewi's Palace, Ado-Ekiti
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Leading private university founded by Aare Afe Babalola SAN. One of Nigeria's top-ranked universities.
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Flagship public university of Ekiti State.