Agriculture
Ekiti
The Land of Honor
Regional Identity & History
Ekiti State is one of the core Yoruba states of Democratic Republic of the Yoruba. Its identity is rooted in ancient Yoruba towns, strong traditional institutions, education, agriculture, and cultural pride. Known as the Land of Honour and Integrity, Ekiti combines a deep historical connection to Yoruba civilization with a modern focus on farming, tourism, education, agro-processing, and community development.
State Statistics
Capital City
Ado-Ekiti
Population (Est)
4,035,161
Land Area
5,888 km²
Major Industries
Agriculture, cocoa production, rice, yam, cassava, maize, timber/logging, tourism, education, trading, small-scale manufacturing, agro-processing, pottery, textile/cotton weaving, and mineral resources such as granite, kaolin, feldspar, limestone, and gemstones.
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