Ekiti traditional rulers and their towns

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

Grade A – Traditional Rulers

TitleTown
Ajeroljero-Ekiti
AlaayeEfon Alaaye-Ekiti
AlaayeOke Ayedun-Ekiti
AlaraAramoko-Ekiti
AlareAre-Ekiti
AlaweIlawe-Ekiti
ArajakaIgbara Odo-Ekiti
ArinjaleIse-Ekiti
AttaAyede Ekiti
ElekoleIkole-Ekiti
ElemureEmure-Ekiti
EwiAdo-Ekiti
ObaleoErinmope-Ekiti
ObanlaIjesa Isu-Ekiti
OgogaIkere-Ekiti
OlodeOde-Ekiti
OlogotunOgotun-Ekiti
OlojudoIdo-Ekiti
OlojudoIdo-Ile-Ekiti
OlomuoOmuo-Ekiti
OlosiOsi-Ekiti
OlotunjaOtunja-Ekiti
OloyeOye-Ekiti
Olukorolkoro-Ekiti
OluyinIyin-Ekiti
OnigedeIgede-Ekiti
OnisanIsan-Ekiti
Onitajiltaji-Ekiti
Oniyelye-Ekiti
OoreOtun-Ekiti
Owa OoyeOkemesi-Ekiti

Grade B – Traditional Rulers

TitleTown
AlaraAra ljero-Ekiti
AlaraAra Ikole-Ekiti
AlasaIlasa-Ekiti
AlawoAwo-Ekiti
AlaworokoIworoko-Ekiti
AlayegunleAyegunle-Ekiti
AlayetoroAyetoro-Ekiti
ApalufinAisegba-Ekiti
Apejullupeju-Ekiti
AsabaIsa ba-Ekiti
EledaEda Oniyo-Ekiti
ElerioErio-Ekiti
ObanlaIpao-Ekiti
OjurinIjurin-Ekiti
OlohanErinjiyan-Ekiti
OlorinOrin Odo-Ekiti
OlosanOsan-Ekiti
OlowaOdo Owa-Ekiti
OluItapaji-Ekiti
OlufakiIfaki-Ekiti
OluloroIloro-Ekiti
OlupotiIpoti-Ekiti
OlusiUsi-Ekiii
OlusinUsin-Ekiti
OnigbemoIgbemo-Ekiti
OnigogoIgogo Ekiti
OnikunIkun-Ekiti
OnimesiImesi-Ekiti
OnireIre-Ekiti
OniroporaIropora-Ekiti
OniseOdo-Oro Ekiti
OrooAgbado-Ekiti
Owalludun-Ekiti
OwaOdo Ayedun-Ekiti
OwaOsun-Ekiti
OwalogboIlogbo-Ekiti
OwatapaItapa-Ekiti

Grade C – Traditional Rulers

TitleTown
Ajagunllu Omoba-Ekiti
AlaayeAaye Oja-Ekiti
AlaayeAaye-Ekiti
AlafaoAfao-Ekiti
Alafonllafon-Ekiti
AlamoIlamo-Ekiti
AlararomiAraromi-Ekiti
AlasinAsin-Ekiti
AlasinAsin-Ekiti
AmuroTemidire-Ekiti
AroniroIro-Ekiti
EesalokunIlokuno-Ekiti
EisaIra-Ekiti
EledaIle Eda Ile-Ekiti
Elejeluljelu-Ekiti
ElepeEpe Ekiti
ElepeEpe Ekiti
Elerilkunri-Ekiti
ElesunEsun-Ekiti
ElesureEsure-Ekiti
ElewuEwu-Ekiti
EleyioEyio-Ekiti
Obadullemeso-Ekiti
ObalemoOdo Ora-Ekiti
ObalojaOloje-Ekiti
ObalokeIgbona-Ekiti
ObanikosunIkosun-Ekiti
ObasaoyeIsa Oye-Ekiti
OdolofinAraromi Obo-Ekiti
OlojaAraromi Oke- Ekiti
OlojaIkogosi Ekiti
OloojebuOke ljebu-Ekiti
OloraOke Ori-Ekiti
OlorinOrin-Ekiti
OlosinOsin-Ekiti
OiowuroOrun-Ekiti
OluIyemero-Ekiti
Olugbolelgbole~Ekiti
OlumojoImojo-Ekiti
OlupoleIpole Iloro-Ekiti
OluroyeIroko-Ekilti
OnifishinIfishin-Ekiti
OnijanIjan-Ekiti
OnijesaIjesamodu-Ekiti
OnikoyiIkoyi Ekiti
OnikunIkun Oba-Ekiti
OnikunTemidire-Ekiti
Oniperelpere-Ekit
Onirarelrare-Ekiti
OnireleIrele-Ekiti
Onirolro-Ekiti
OnisinIsinbode~Ekiti
OwaAye bode-Ekiti
Owa Ayegbaju-EkitiAyegbaju-Ekiti
OwaEgbe-Ekiti
OwaOke Ako-Ekiti
OwaOke Oro-Ekiti
OwajumuOmu-Ekiti

Ekiti

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.

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