Ekiti State

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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Ekiti State

Ekiti State

Ekiti State, Nigeria

Population

Universities

Postal Code

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