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Ekiti State is located in the southwestern region of Nigeria. It was created on October 1, 1996, from the territory of Ondo State. According to the 2006 National population census, Ekiti State had a population of 2,384,212 people.

  • Current governor: Biodun Oyebanji
  • Founded: October 1, 1996
  • Area: 6,353 km²
  • Capital: Ado-Ekiti
  • Geopolitical Zone: South West
  • HDI (2021): 0.614; medium · 13th of 37
  • ISO 3166 code: NG-EK
  • Population: 2.3 million
  • Postal Code: 360001
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Ekiti State, Nigeria

Ekiti State is located in the southwestern region of Nigeria. It was created on October 1, 1996, from the territory of Ondo State.

Population

According to the 2006 National population census, Ekiti State had a population of 2,384,212 people.

Governors

Here is a list of governors of Ekiti State, Nigeria:

  • Mohammed Bawa: Administrator (October 1996 - August 1998)
  • Navy Captain Atanda Yusuf: Administrator (September 1998 - May 1999)
  • Otunba Niyi Adebayo: Governor (May 1999 - May 2003) AD
  • Ayo Fayose: Governor (May 2003 - October 2006) PDP
  • Chief Friday Aderemi: Acting Governor (October 2006)
  • Tunji Olurin: Administrator (October 2006 - April 2007) PDP
  • Tope Ademiluyi: Acting Governor (April 2007 - May 2007) PDP
  • Segun Oni: Governor (May 2007 - October 2010) PDP
  • Dr Kayode Fayemi: Governor (October 2010 - October 2014) ACN
  • Ayo Fayose: Governor (October 2014 - October 2018) PDP
  • Dr Kayode Fayemi: Governor (October 2018 – 2022) APC
  • Biodun Oyebanji - 2022 - Present (APC)

    • Universities

    Ekiti State is home to several universities including Ekiti State University and Afe Babalola University.

    Postal Code

    The postal code for NIPOST headquarters in Ekiti state is 362001. However, locations within the state have their respective postcodes.

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