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Are-Ekiti Destination Guide

Delve into Are-Ekiti in Nigeria

Are-Ekiti in the region of Ekiti is a city in Nigeria - some 176 mi or ( 284 km ) South-West of Abuja , the country's capital .

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Current time in Are-Ekiti is now 04:24 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Malabo, Osin-Ikole, Osogbo, Orin, and Omu-Ijelu. While being here, make sure to check out Malabo . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Are-Ekiti ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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University of Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State University of Ado Ekiti (EKSU) was established as Obafemi Awolowo University, Ado-Ekiti on March 30, 1982 by the administration of late Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin, the first civilian governor of Ondo State. The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is located about 12 minutes drive from the centre of the city of Ado-Ekiti in Western Nigeria.

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Located at 7.72 5.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: 1982 establishments in Nigeria, Educational institutions established in 1982, Ekiti State, Universities and colleges in Nigeria

Iyin Ekiti

Iyin-Ekiti is a town in Ekiti State, Nigeria, near to Ado. It is at an elevation of 457 m The town was established between 1951 and 1954, when the Uyin people of the villages of Araromi, Okesale, Oketoro and Okelawe moved to the site, then sparsely occupied. Iyin now has eight primary and three post primary Schools, a modern police station and barracks, a general post office, a local government maternity centre and a general hospital. The town also has a micro-finance bank.

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Located at 7.66 5.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Populated places in Ekiti State

Ikere-Ekiti

Ikere-Ekiti, also known as Ikere or Ikerre, is a city in Ekiti State of Nigeria. In Ikere Local Government. It is an agricultural centre. According to the 1991 census, the population was 59,257 but more current estimates put it at more than 100,000. Ikere is a town endowed with magnificent hills, including Orole and Olosunta. The town is located between Ado-Ekiti (the capital of Ekiti State) and Akure(the capital of Ondo State). The gateway to Ekiti Land.

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Located at 7.50 5.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Local Government Areas in Ekiti State, Populated places in Ekiti State