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Ekiti State —
Land of Honour and Integrity.
The state was created on
October 1, 1996 by
General Sani Abacha.
It is located in the
South-West region of Nigeria, and there are
16 local governments with the state capital being
Ado-Ekiti.
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Who is the current Governor of Ekiti State?
Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji (Biodun Oyebanji)
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Ekiti State?
Chief Monisade Christiana Afuye
Who is the current Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly?
Mr. Adeoye Aribasoye
Who is the current Chief Judge of Ekiti State?
Justice Lekan Ogunmoye
Who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District?
Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele
What position does Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele hold in the Nigerian Senate?
Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate
Who represents Ekiti North Senatorial District?
Senator Cyril Fasuyi Oluwole
Who represents Ekiti South Senatorial District?
Senator Yemi Adaramodu
Who is the Commissioner for Education in Ekiti State?
Dr. Bimpe Aderiye
Who is the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Ekiti State?
Mr. Niyi Adebayo
What is the capital of Ekiti State?
Ado-Ekiti
What is the slogan of Ekiti State?
Land of Honour and Integrity (formerly Fountain of Knowledge)
When was Ekiti State created?
October 1, 1996
Which state was Ekiti carved out from?
Ondo State
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Ekiti State?
16
Who created Ekiti State?
General Sani Abacha
Which geopolitical zone is Ekiti State located?
South-West geopolitical zone
Which states border Ekiti State?
Ondo State (south), Kwara State (north), Kogi State (east), and Osun State (west)
Who was the first military governor of Ekiti State?
Mohammed Bawa (1996-1998)
Who was the first civilian governor of Ekiti State?
Niyi Adebayo (1999-2003)
When did Governor Biodun Oyebanji assume office?
October 16, 2022
What does the name 'Ekiti' mean?
Okiti, meaning hill, referring to the hilly landscape
What is Ekiti State's landscape characterized by?
Ancient plains broken by steep-sided outcropping dome rocks
What was the historic Ekiti Zone known for before statehood?
It was part of Ondo State comprising twelve LGAs
Which ancient kingdom is prominent in Ekiti State?
The Ekiti Kingdom
What is Ekiti State renowned for academically?
High literacy rate and academic excellence
What is the main economic base of Ekiti State?
Agriculture (cocoa, yams, cassava)
What is Ekiti State's major cash crop?
Cocoa
Name three major towns in Ekiti State
Ado-Ekiti, Ikere, Aramoko, Ijero, Ikole, Oye
What is the estimated population of Ekiti State?
Over 3.2 million people
Which ethnic group is indigenous to Ekiti State?
The Yoruba people (Ekiti sub-group)
What is the main language spoken in Ekiti State?
Yoruba (Ekiti dialect)
What is the name of the state university in Ekiti?
Ekiti State University (EKSU)
Where is Ekiti State University located?
Ado-Ekiti
What is Ekiti State known for producing?
Academics, lawyers, and civil servants
Which federal institution is located in Ekiti State?
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
Where is the Federal University located in Ekiti State?
Oye-Ekiti
What is the major stadium in Ekiti State?
Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti
What is Ekiti State's major tourist attraction?
Ikogosi Warm Springs
What is unique about Ikogosi Warm Springs?
The confluence of warm and cold springs from the same source
Name another tourist site in Ekiti State
Arinta Waterfalls
How many senators represent Ekiti State?
Three (3)
Which political party does Governor Biodun Oyebanji belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
In which year did Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye assume office?
2022
What is Ekiti State ranked in terms of population in Nigeria?
30th most populous state
What is Ekiti State ranked in terms of land area?
31st largest in area
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State Capital
The state capital is
Ado-Ekiti.
State Slogan
The official state slogan is
Land of Honour and Integrity.
Creation Date
The state was created on
October 1, 1996.
State Creator
The state was created by
General Sani Abacha.
Population
The population is
3,270,798.
Land Area
It has a land area of
6,352 square kilometres.
Number of Local Governments
There are
16 local governments here.
Geopolitical Zone
This state is situated in
South-West geopolitical zone.
Current Governor
The current governor of Ekiti state is Dikko Umar Radda.
Current Senators
Below is the list of senators representing the people of Ekiti State in the Nigerian Senate:
House of Reps. Members
Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Ekiti State in the Nigerian House
of Representatives: