All 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State

Ado Local Government Area contains the capital of Ekiti State and is the most populous LGA in the state. Ado is the economic and administrative centre of Ekiti State. Its economy is driven by government services, education, retail trade, construction, transportation, hospitality, real estate, small businesses, professional services and food processing. The concentration of government offices and tertia

Efon is one of the historic kingdoms of western Ekiti and is known for its hills, traditional institutions and proximity to major tourism attractions. Agriculture is central to the local economy, particularly cocoa, oil palm, plantain, cassava, yam and other food crops. Trading, transport, small-scale processing, quarry-related activities and tourism also contribute to economic activity.

Ekiti East is one of the eastern LGAs of Ekiti State and has Omuo-Ekiti as its headquarters. Ekiti East has an agriculture-based economy involving cocoa, cassava, yam, maize, plantain, oil palm and other crops. Local commerce, food processing, transportation and small-scale businesses provide additional sources of income.

Ekiti South West is one of the major agricultural LGAs in southern Ekiti State and is headquartered in Ilawe-Ekiti. Agriculture is a major economic activity, with cocoa, oil palm, cassava, yam, plantain and food crops widely cultivated. Ilawe also supports commerce, transport, small-scale manufacturing, food processing and local services.

Ekiti West contains some of Ekiti State's best-known natural attractions, including the Ikogosi Warm Spring and Arinta Waterfall areas. Agriculture, tourism and commerce are major economic activities. Cocoa, cassava, yam, plantain, oil palm and other crops are cultivated. Tourism around Ikogosi Warm Spring and Arinta Waterfall provides additional economic opportunities.

Emure is a historic Ekiti community located in the southern part of the state. The economy is predominantly agricultural. Cocoa, oil palm, cassava, yam, maize, plantain and other food crops are cultivated. Trading, transport, agro-processing and small businesses support household incomes.

Gbonyin is also historically known as Aiyekire in official population records. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity, with cassava, yam, maize, cocoa, oil palm and other crops. Local markets, transportation, food processing and small-scale trading are also important.

Ido-Osi combines several historic communities and traditional settlements in central Ekiti. Agriculture is important, particularly cocoa, cassava, yam, maize, plantain and oil palm. Commerce, quarrying and mineral-related activities, transport and small businesses also contribute to the economy.

Ijero is one of the largest and historically important commercial centres in western Ekiti State. Agriculture, commerce and mineral resources are important to Ijero. The area is associated with feldspar, quartzite, cassiterite, tantalite and columbite occurrences. Cocoa, cassava, yam and other crops are also cultivated. Trading, transport, quarrying and small-scale processing contribute to the l

Ikere is one of the largest towns in Ekiti State and is historically associated with the Ogoga traditional institution. Commerce, agriculture, education, transport, construction and small-scale manufacturing are major economic activities. Cassava, yam, cocoa, plantain, oil palm and other crops are cultivated. The town's large population also supports a significant retail and service economy.

Ikole has the largest land area among Ekiti State's 16 LGAs, covering approximately 874.94 km². Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy. Major activities include cocoa production, cassava, yam, maize, plantain, oil palm and livestock farming. Local commerce, food processing, transport and small businesses are also important.

Ilejemeje is the smallest LGA in Ekiti State by land area and population. Ilejemeje has a predominantly rural agricultural economy. Cassava, yam, maize, plantain, cocoa and other crops are produced. Small-scale trading, transport, food processing and local services support the economy.

Irepodun/Ifelodun contains Igede-Ekiti and several important communities located close to Ado-Ekiti. Agriculture, education, commerce, transportation and small-scale businesses are important. Cassava, yam, maize, cocoa, plantain and other crops are produced. Igede and surrounding communities support active local markets and service businesses.

Ise/Orun is an important agricultural LGA in southern Ekiti State. Agriculture is particularly important, with cocoa, oil palm, cassava, yam, plantain, maize and other crops produced. Trading, agro-processing, transport and small businesses provide additional economic activities.

Moba is headquartered in Otun-Ekiti, the seat of the historic Oore traditional institution. Agriculture, commerce and local services are important. Crops include cassava, yam, maize, cocoa, plantain and other food crops. Otun also serves as a commercial centre for communities in northern Ekiti.

Oye has the second-largest land area among Ekiti State's 16 LGAs and hosts Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Agriculture, education, commerce, transport, hospitality and property services are important. Cassava, yam, maize, cocoa, plantain and other crops are produced. The presence of Federal University Oye-Ekiti has expanded demand for housing, retail, transportation, food services and other businesses.