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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- Slogan: Fountain of Knowledge
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.
