A popular Nigerian state and one of the largest ethnic group in Yorubaland, Ekiti enjoys tropical climate and is best known for their pounded yam and unique topography.
Ekiti is the only Nigerian state with a warm spring located in Ikogosi and also the source of some prominent rivers such as Ero, Ose, Ogbese and others.
On a visit to the state, you will realize that the people are educated, hard working, and very articulate. A youthful population coupled with a huge percentage of civil servants and farmers, the capital city, Ado-Ekiti, is vibrant economically.
What is special about Ekiti?
Ekiti is derived from a word “Okiti” which means hills, a special fixture across the state. The rocks may occur singularly or in groups or ridges. Some of the mineral resources found in the state include; Clay Kaolin, Cassiterite and Tin Ore, Columbite, Bauxite (Aluminum Ore), Foundry Sand, Charnochite Granite.
It is common knowledge that a typical Ekiti man can not do without Iyan (pounded yam) in a day, with melon soup, crowned with bush meat.
Ekiti people are known more for their desire for knowledge and an avowed belief in integrity as a tool for positioning. The state moniker was once “Fountain of Knowledge” before former Governor, Fayemi, changed it to “Land of Honour”.
Some of the tourist attractions in the state include; Extended rivers, unique wildlife, vast tracks of unspoiled nature ranging from tropical forest, magnificent waterfalls, conducive hilltop holidaying climates, spectacular warm and cold water springs.
Ekiti is blessed with popular sites like; Ikogosi, Abanijorin, Erinta Water Falls, Ero Dam, Fajuyi Square and others.
In terms of religion, they are mostly pronounced Christian and Muslim. Traditional religion also remains in practice, with popular festivals and events seeing respectable crowds.
Transportation in Ekiti state
Small cabs are widely used when moving between towns, while the popular Okada, and Keke Napep help within metropolis.
Here are some of the major roads in the state
- Ado Ekiti-Igede-Aramoko Rd west from Ado-Ekiti to Osun State as Erimo-Effon Alaiye Rd,
- Ikokum-Ijero Ekiti Rd west from Ijero via Igbeja to Osun State,
- the Otun Rd north from Ido Ekiti to Kwara State,
- Omuo Ekiti-Ekinrin Rd east to Kogi State,
- Omuo Ekiti-Igbe Rd south to Ondo State,
- Ado Ekiti-Ikare Rd east to Ondo State,
- Owo-Emure Ile Rd south to Ondo State,
- Ado Ekiti-Ogbolu Rd south to Ondo State,
- southwest from Ikere to Ondo State,
- Igede Ekiti Oke Rd south to Ondo State at Ibuji.
