Past Governors of Ekiti

Previous Governors of Ekiti State, Nigeria from 1996 when the state was created

NameTitleTenurePartyNotes
Lt. Col. Mohammed BawaAdministrator7 October, 1996 – August, 1998Under Military ruleFirst administrator after State creation
Navy Captain Atanda YusufAdministratorAugust, 1998 – 29 May, 1999Under Military rule
Otunba Niyi AdebayoExecutive Governor29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2003Alliance for Democracy (AD)First elected Civilian Governor of the State
Mr. Ayo FayoseGovernor29 May, 2003 – 19 October, 2006Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)Second elected Civilian Governor of the State. Fayose’s impeachment on October 16 by the State Assembly (and brief replacement by Speaker Aderemi) was declared illegal by Federal Government.
General Tunji Olurin (Rtd)Administrator19 October, 2006 – 27 April, 2007Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)Appointed Administrator after declaration of state of emergency in the State.
Chief Tope AdemiluyiActing Governor27 April, 2007 – 29 May 2007Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)
Engr Segun OniGovernor29 May, 2007-17 Feb, 2009Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)Oni was removed by Appeal Court (based on illegal returns of April 2007 elections), and a partial re-run was ordered.
Rt. Hon. Tunji OdeyemiActing Governor17 February, 2009 – 6 May, 2009Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)He became Acting Governor when the Appeal Court, sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State nullified Segun Oni’s election and ordered a rerun poll in 10 out of the 16 Local Councils in the State.
Dr. John Kayode FayemiGovernor16 Oct, 2010 – 16 Oct, 2014All Progressive Congress (APC)
Mr. Ayodele FayoseGovernor16 Oct, 2014 – 16 Oct, 2018Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)

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
Fajuyi Memorial Park
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.

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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