What is the history of Ado-Ekiti?
An urban and industrial centre of the region, it was founded by the Ekiti people, a Yoruba subgroup whose members belonged to the Ekiti-Parapo, a late 19th-century confederation of Yoruba peoples that fought against Ibadan for control of the trade routes to the coast.
Who is the founder of Ado?
The founder of the Ado kingdom was a prince of Ile-ife named Awamaro(the restless one) and Ewi (the speaker). He is said to have left Ile-ife with his elder brother Oranmiyan and gone to Ita Orogun and Benin with him after staying briefly with Oloba in Oba-Ile, Akure.
When was Ado-Ekiti created?
1 October 1996
Ekiti State
| Ekiti | |
|---|---|
| Date created | 1 October 1996 |
| Capital | Ado-Ekiti |
| Government | |
| • Body | Government of Ekiti State |
How many universities Ado-Ekiti?
Three universities exist in Ekiti State, of which one belongs to the federal government, one belongs to the state government while one is privately-owned.
What is the largest town in Ekiti State?
Ikere-Ekiti
Ikere-Ekiti, also called Ikere or Ikerre, town, Ekiti state, southwestern Nigeria, on the road from Akure to Ado-Ekiti.
Who is the king of Ikere-Ekiti?
Oba Adejimi Adu
The monarch of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu and the chiefs in the community have declared as null and void the recognition granted by Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, to Olukere of Ikere, Oba Ganiyu Obasoyin, as a traditional ruler, describing the alleged “balkanisation” of the town as sacrilegious and wicked.
How many higher institutions are there in Ekiti state?
There are eight higher institutions in Ekiti state, which includes three universities, three polytechnics and two colleges of education.
What are the courses offered in Federal University of Oye Ekiti?
Federal University Oye Ekiti Courses, Requirements And Cut Off Mark:
- Accountancy/Accounting.
- Business Administration.
- Public Administration.
- Water Resources Management And Agrometeorology.
- Anatomy.
- Fisheries And Aquaculture.
- Architecture.
- Theatre And Media Arts.