Ekiti traditional rulers and their local government areas

List of traditional rulers in Ekiti State, Nigeria and the local government areas they’re found.

Grade A – Traditional Rulers

TitleTownLGA
Ajeroljero-EkitiIjero
AlaayeEfon Alaaye-EkitiEkiti West
AlaayeOke Ayedun-EkitiIkole
AlaraAramoko-EkitiEkiti West
AlareAre-Ekitilrepodun/Ifelodun
AlaweIlawe-EkitiEkiti South West
ArajakaIgbara Odo-EkitiEkiti South West
ArinjaleIse-EkitiIse/Orun
AttaAyede EkitiOye
ElekoleIkole-EkitiIkole
ElemureEmure-EkitiEmure
EwiAdo-EkitiAdo
ObaleoErinmope-EkitiMoba
ObanlaIjesa Isu-EkitiIkole
OgogaIkere-EkitiIkere
OlodeOde-EkitiAiyekire
OlogotunOgotun-EkitiEkiti South West
OlojudoIdo-EkitiIdo/Osi
OlojudoIdo-Ile-EkitiEkiti West
OlomuoOmuo-EkitiEkiti East
OlosiOsi-EkitiIdo/Osi
OlotunjaOtunja-EkitiIkole
OloyeOye-EkitiOye
Olukorolkoro-EkitiIjero
OluyinIyin-EkitiIrepodun/Ifelodun
OnigedeIgede-EkitiIrepodun/Ifelodun
OnisanIsan-EkitiOye
Onitajiltaji-EkitiOye
Oniyelye-EkitiIlejemeje
OoreOtun-EkitiMoba
Owa OoyeOkemesi-EkitiEkiti West

Grade B – Traditional Rulers

TitleTownLGA
AlaraAra ljero-Ekitiljero
AlaraAra Ikole-EkitiIkole
AlasaIlasa-EkitiEkiti East
AlawoAwo-Ekitilrepodun/Ifelodun
AlaworokoIworoko-Ekitilrepodun/Ifelodun
AlayegunleAyegunle-Ekitiljero
AlayetoroAyetoro-EkitiIdo/Osi
ApalufinAisegba-EkitiAiyekire
Apejullupeju-EkitiOye
AsabaIsa ba-EkitiIkole
EledaEda Oniyo-EkitiIlejemeje
ElerioErio-EkitiEkiti West
ObanlaIpao-EkitiIkole
OjurinIjurin-Ekitiljero
OlohanErinjiyan-EkitiEkiti West
OlorinOrin Odo-EkitiIkole
OlosanOsan-EkitiMoba
OlowaOdo Owa-Ekitiljero
OluItapaji-EkitiIkole
OlufakiIfaki-EkitiIdo/Osi
OluloroIloro-EkitiIjero
OlupotiIpoti-EkitiIjero
OlusiUsi-EkiiiIdo/Osi
OlusinUsin-EkitiIkole
OnigbemoIgbemo-EkitiIrepodun/Ifelodun
OnigogoIgogo EkitiMoba
OnikunIkun-EkitiMoba
OnimesiImesi-EkitiAiyekire
OnireIre-EkitiOye
OniroporaIropora-EkitiIrepodun/Ifelodun
OniseOdo-Oro EkitiIkole
OrooAgbado-EkitiAiyekire
Owalludun-Ekitillejemeje
OwaOdo Ayedun-EkitiIkole
OwaOsun-EkitiMoba
OwalogboIlogbo-EkitiIdo/Osi
OwatapaItapa-EkitiOye

Grade C – Traditional Rulers

TitleTownLGA
Ajagunllu Omoba-EkitiAiyekire
AlaayeAaye Oja-EkitiMoba
AlaayeAaye-EkitiIdo/Osi
AlafaoAfao-Ekitilrepodun/Ifelodun
Alafonllafon-EkitiOye
AlamoIlamo-EkitiIkole
AlararomiAraromi-Ekitiljero
AlasinAsin-EkitiIkole
AlasinAsin-EkitiIkole
AmuroTemidire-EkitiIkole
AroniroIro-EkitiMoba
EesalokunIlokuno-Ekitiljero
EisaIra-EkitiMoba
EledaIle Eda Ile-EkitiEkiti East
Elejeluljelu-EkitiOye
ElepeEpe Ekitiljero
ElepeEpe EkitiMoba
Elerilkunri-EkitiIkole
ElesunEsun-EkitiIkole
ElesureEsure-Ekitilrepodun/Ifelodun
ElewuEwu-EkitiIlejemeje
EleyioEyio-EkitiIrepodnn/Ifeodun
Obadullemeso-EkitiOye
ObalemoOdo Ora-EkitiIdo/Osi
ObalojaOloje-EkitiOye
ObalokeIgbona-Ekitilkole
ObanikosunIkosun-EkitiMoba
ObasaoyeIsa Oye-EkitiMoba
OdolofinAraromi Obo-EkitiIrepodun/lfelodun
OlojaAraromi Oke- EkitiEkiti East
OlojaIkogosi EkitiEkiti West
OloojebuOke ljebu-EkitiIkole
OloraOke Ori-EkitiIdo/Osi
OlorinOrin-EkitiIdo/Osi
OlosinOsin-EkitiOye
OiowuroOrun-EkitiIse/Orun
OluIyemero-EkitiIkole
Olugbolelgbole~EkitiIdo/Osi
OlumojoImojo-EkitiOye
OlupoleIpole Iloro-EkitiEkiti West
OluroyeIroko-EkiltiIjero
OnifishinIfishin-EkitiIdo/Osi
OnijanIjan-EkitiAiyekire
OnijesaIjesamodu-Ekitillejemeje
OnikoyiIkoyi EkitiIkole
OnikunIkun Oba-EkitiEkiti East
OnikunTemidire-EkitiIjero
Oniperelpere-Ekitllejemeje
Onirarelrare-EkitiMoba
OnireleIrele-EkitiIkole
Onirolro-EkitiAiyekire
OnisinIsinbode~EkitiEkiti East
OwaAye bode-EkitiIkole
Owa Ayegbaju-EkitiAyegbaju-EkitiOye
OwaEgbe-EkitiAiyekire
OwaOke Ako-EkitiIkole
OwaOke Oro-EkitiIjero
OwajumuOmu-EkitiOye

Ekiti is a state in southwestern Nigeria.

Named after the Ekiti people, the Yoruba subgroup that make up the majority of the state’s population, Ekiti State was formed from a part of Ondo State in 1996 and has its capital as the city of Ado-Ekiti.

Iworoko mountain
Ekiti state University Teaching Hospital, Ado-ekiti
Ekiti people

Ekiti State is a state in southwestern Nigeria, bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the northeast by Kogi State, to the south and southeast by Ondo State, and to the west by Osun State.

It was created in 1996 from the territory of the former Ondo State. The state is known for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and agricultural potential.

Ekiti is also home to some of some prestigious educational institutions in the country, such as the Ekiti State University, the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti and the Afe Babalola University.

One of the most popular destinations in Ekiti is the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, located in Ikogosi town. This resort is famous for its natural phenomenon of warm and cold springs flowing side by side from the same source. The warm spring has a temperature of about 70°C, while the cold spring has a temperature of about 37°C. The resort offers various facilities and activities for visitors, such as swimming pools, chalets, restaurants, conference halls, hiking trails and a museum.

Fajuyi Memorial Park
Ikogosi
Olosunta Hills

Ekiti State has 16 Local Government Areas, namely:

  1. Ado-Ekiti
  2. Ikere
  3. Oye
  4. Aiyekire (Gbonyin)
  5. Efon
  6. Ekiti East
  7. Ekiti South-West
  8. Ekiti West
  9. Emure
  10. Ido-Osi
  11. Ijero
  12. Ikole
  13. Ilejemeje
  14. Irepodun/Ifelodun
  15. Ise/Orun
  16. Moba
St. Paul Anglican church, Erijiyan
Aramoko-Ekiti Roundabout, Aramoko-Ekiti
Araromi Baptist Church, Igede-Ekiti
Ekiti Baptist High School, Igede Ekiti
Ekiti state internal revenue house, Ado-ekiti

Another attraction in Ekiti is the Arinta Waterfalls, situated in Ipole-Iloro town. This waterfall is one of the highest and most spectacular in Nigeria, with a height of about 120 meters. The waterfall is surrounded by lush vegetation and rocky cliffs, creating a scenic and serene environment. You can enjoy the view of the waterfall from a distance or get closer to feel its refreshing spray.

The Ekiti Cultural Centre in Ado-Ekiti, is a hub for cultural activities and events, such as exhibitions, festivals, workshops and performances. The centre also houses a museum that showcases various artifacts and relics from the past, such as pottery, beads, masks, costumes and musical instruments.

Ekiti is a state that celebrates its traditions and values. Some of the most notable festivals in Ekiti are the Udiroko Festival, the Ogun Festival and the Olosunta Festival. These festivals are held annually to mark different occasions and honor different deities. They feature colorful displays of costumes, dances, music and rituals that reflect the identity and diversity of Ekiti people.