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Ekiti’s Economy
The traditionally agricultural state is becoming a peaceful tourist haven
Ekiti State’s economy is largely based on agriculture, as the state builds on its natural advantages to make a weighty contribution to the nation’s food supplies. But under Governor Segun Oni’s leadership, the state is attempting to diversify, putting its energy into the creation of new jobs and investing in new industries like eco-tourism.
Eco-Tourism
Ekiti State has tremendous potential for development being home to some of the nation’s most breath-taking landscapes, and the State Government is committed to nurturing the eco-tourism industry in a way that will compliment and foster the state’s natural resources. In 2007, Governor Segun Oni unveiled a plan for developing tourism in the state: in the future he sees the tourism industry in the state employing 5’000 people, as well as earning the government NGN1 billion revenue annually.
Among the advantages that make Ekiti an ideal tourist centre are its many traditional festivals and its rich Yoruba culture. Indigenous festivals like the Okorobo festival and Iwemo festival often celebrate local deities and feature colourful displays of singing and dancing as well as processions and traditional music.
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