Ado Ekiti
{{Short description|Capital city of Ekiti State, Nigeria}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
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| population_est = 469,700{{Cite web |title=Ekiti State: Subdivision |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/nigeria/admin/NGA013__ekiti/|access-date=2024-02-07 |website=www.citypopulation.de}}
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File:Short oral history of Ado Ekiti in Ado Ekiti language by a native speaker.webm
Ado Ekiti is the capital city of Ekiti State, Nigeria. It is the headquarter of the Ekiti central senatorial district, southwest, Nigeria.{{Cite web|title=Ado-Ekiti {{!}} Location, Facts, & History|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Ado-Ekiti|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}
History
Ado Ekiti is an ancient city, founded by Ewi Awamaro the son of Biritikolu. Awamaro (the restless one) left Ile-Ife with his father Ewi Apa Biritikolu and his uncle Oranmiyan to Ita Orogun and Benin respectively after staying briefly with Oloba in Oba-Ile in present-day Akure.
Both Oranmiyan (Oba of Benin) and Biritikolu first settled in Benin forests before disputes among their people led them to separate and Biritikolu sought a new home westward at Utamodi (Oke Papa). Ewi Biritikolu and one of his sons reigned there. It was Ewi Awamaro who migrated to Ilesun (Present day Ado-Ekiti) after staying briefly at Udoani (Ido Ani) and Agbado during the long migration. When Ewi Awamaro left Agbado, some elders remained behind to rest and gave the settlement the name Agba Ado (Elders' Camp) – Agbado-Ekiti as the town is known today.
Population and demographics
The population in 2006 was 308,621. The people of Ado Ekiti are mainly of the Ekiti sub-ethnic group of the Yoruba.{{Cite web|date=2016-11-24|title=Ado Ekiti {{!}} Hometown.ng|url=https://hometown.ng/listing-item/ado-ekiti/|access-date=2021-06-25|language=en-US}}
Climate
The rainy season in Ado-Ekiti is humid, oppressive, and cloudy, while the dry season is warm, muggy, and partially cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 64 to {{convert|90|°F|°C}}, rarely falling below 58 or rising over 95.
The greatest time of year to visit Ado-Ekiti for hot-weather activities, according to the beach/pool score, is from early November to late February.{{Cite web |title=Ado-Ekiti Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) – Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/51446/Average-Weather-in-Ado-Ekiti-Nigeria-Year-Round |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}
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| location = Ado Ekiti (1991–2020)
| Jan record high C = 39.0
| Feb record high C = 39.0
| Mar record high C = 38.0
| Apr record high C = 37.0
| May record high C = 35.1
| Jun record high C = 33.4
| Jul record high C = 32.8
| Aug record high C = 32.0
| Sep record high C = 32.3
| Oct record high C = 34.0
| Nov record high C = 37.0
| Dec record high C = 37.1
| year record high C = 39.0
| Jan high C = 33.3
| Feb high C = 34.6
| Mar high C = 33.9
| Apr high C = 32.4
| May high C = 31.3
| Jun high C = 29.8
| Jul high C = 28.4
| Aug high C = 27.8
| Sep high C = 28.9
| Oct high C = 30.3
| Nov high C = 32.4
| Dec high C = 33.2
| year high C = 31.4
| Jan mean C = 26.3
| Feb mean C = 28.1
| Mar mean C = 28.4
| Apr mean C = 27.5
| May mean C = 26.8
| Jun mean C = 25.8
| Jul mean C = 25.0
| Aug mean C = 24.6
| Sep mean C = 25.2
| Oct mean C = 26.0
| Nov mean C = 27.0
| Dec mean C = 26.4
| year mean C = 26.4
| Jan low C = 19.2
| Feb low C = 21.7
| Mar low C = 22.9
| Apr low C = 22.7
| May low C = 22.3
| Jun low C = 21.8
| Jul low C = 21.5
| Aug low C = 21.4
| Sep low C = 21.5
| Oct low C = 21.7
| Nov low C = 21.7
| Dec low C = 19.6
| year low C = 21.5
| Jan record low C = 11.0
| Feb record low C = 11.0
| Mar record low C = 16.0
| Apr record low C = 16.0
| May record low C = 16.5
| Jun record low C = 17.0
| Jul record low C = 17.9
| Aug record low C = 17.8
| Sep record low C = 17.0
| Oct record low C = 17.0
| Nov record low C = 14.0
| Dec record low C = 9.5
| year record low C = 9.5
| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation mm = 16.3
| Feb precipitation mm = 34.7
| Mar precipitation mm = 83.9
| Apr precipitation mm = 139.5
| May precipitation mm = 168.0
| Jun precipitation mm = 198.5
| Jul precipitation mm = 184.2
| Aug precipitation mm = 150.7
| Sep precipitation mm = 244.5
| Oct precipitation mm = 160.1
| Nov precipitation mm = 37.1
| Dec precipitation mm = 6.6
| year precipitation mm = 1424.1
| unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 1.2
| Feb precipitation days = 2.5
| Mar precipitation days = 5.9
| Apr precipitation days = 7.9
| May precipitation days = 10.2
| Jun precipitation days = 12.5
| Jul precipitation days = 12.9
| Aug precipitation days = 11.2
| Sep precipitation days = 15.0
| Oct precipitation days = 11.6
| Nov precipitation days = 3.4
| Dec precipitation days = 0.7
| year precipitation days = 94.9
| Jan humidity = 68.1
| Feb humidity = 72.5
| Mar humidity = 80.3
| Apr humidity = 85.4
| May humidity = 88.1
| Jun humidity = 89.7
| Jul humidity = 90.1
| Aug humidity = 89.8
| Sep humidity = 90.0
| Oct humidity = 88.9
| Nov humidity = 82.2
| Dec humidity = 72.2
| year humidity = 83.1
| source = NOAA{{cite web
|url = https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/2.2/data/0-data/Region-1-WMO-Normals-9120/Nigeria/CSV/AdoEkiti_65224.csv
|title = World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Ado Ekiti
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|access-date = January 4, 2024}}
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= Temperature =
From January through April, Ado-Ekiti experiences a hot season, with March being the hottest month. August has the lowest average low and high temperatures of the cool season, which runs from June through October.{{Cite web |title=Ado-Ekiti Weather |url=https://www.worldweatheronline.com/ado-ekiti-weather/ekiti/ng.aspx |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=WorldWeatherOnline.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Ado Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria 14 day weather forecast |url=https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/nigeria/ado-ekiti/ext |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=www.timeanddate.com |language=en}}
== Cloudy ==
File:Ado Ekiti landscape View.jpg
The amount of cloud cover varies significantly from season to season in Ado-Ekiti, with the brightest period lasting 2.9 months and the cloudiest period spanning 9.1 months. While 50% of the sky is either clear, fairly clear, or partly overcast in December, April has the most clouds.
=== Rainfall ===
Extreme seasonal fluctuation can be seen in the monthly rainfall in Ado-Ekiti, with a 9.2-month wet period from February 13 to November 18 having an average rainfall of at least 0.5 inches. With an average of 0.2 inches, December receives the least amount of rain, while September receives the most.{{Cite web |title=Weather in Ado-Ekiti for 3 days |url=https://meteocast.net/3d-forecast/ng/ado-ekiti/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=meteocast.net |language=en}}
Education
File:Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Main Gate.jpg
File:Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Main Gate.jpg
Ado Ekiti City has a State owned University – the University of Ado Ekiti now Ekiti State University{{Cite web|title=Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti Nigeria|url=https://www.campus.africa/university/ekiti-state-university-ado-ekiti/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=campus.africa|language=en-US}} Ado-Ekiti, a privately owned University – Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti,{{Cite web|date=2020-09-19|title=Afe Babalola University partners Akin Fadeyi foundation to fight rape, cyberbully|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/415545-afe-babalola-university-partners-akin-fadeyi-foundation-to-fight-rape-cyberbully.html|access-date=2021-06-27|language=en-GB}} a Polytechnic – the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti,{{Cite web|date=2021-01-16|title=Fed Poly Ado-Ekiti resumes Jan. 18 –Registrar – The Nation|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/fed-poly-ado-ekiti-resumes-jan-18-registrar/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}} Federal University Oye, (FUOYE), Oye-Ekiti,{{Cite web|date=2021-06-17|title=FUOYE Senate passes vote of confidence in VC {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/468357-fuoye-senate-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-vc.html|access-date=2021-06-27|language=en-GB}} privately owned polytechnic Crown polytechnic, Odo, Ado-Ekiti{{Cite web|title=CROWN POLYTECHNIC {{!}} Home :: CROWN POLYTECHNIC|url=http://crownpolytechnic.edu.ng/home/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=crownpolytechnic.edu.ng|archive-date=2021-06-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629071642/http://crownpolytechnic.edu.ng/home/|url-status=dead}} Isan Ekiti has a State owned Polytechnic the [https://www.ekspoly.edu.ng/ Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan Ekiti]
Ekiti state also has another state university called the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Ikere Ekiti and a private university called Venite University, Iloro Ekiti.
Pollution
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has concerned residents of the extension of the ongoing dredging of waterways and clearing of drains to their communities which is part of the effort to avoid flooding which had already dredged over 14-kilometre stretch of waterways in different parts of Ado Ekiti, the state capital.
The governor who was represented by Dr Akintunde Akinyugha, who spoke in Ado Ekiti, while marking the 2023 World Environment Day, emphasised the need to sensitise residents to inculcate the habit of personal hygiene and sanitation of the environment.
Media and economy
In Ado Ekiti, there are local media stations such as Nigeria Television Authority Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State Television (BSES), Radio Ekiti 91.5 FM, FRCN Progress FM, Fresh FM, Midas Radio, Abuad Radio, Voice FM, Ayoba FM, People's FM, New cruise FM. Various commercial enterprises operate in Ado Ekiti. The city is a trade centre for farm produce where yams, cassava, grain, and tobacco are grown. Cotton is also grown for weaving.{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Media |date=2018-04-03 |title=What Is Ado Ekiti Like |url=https://www.medianigeria.com/what-is-ado-ekiti-like/ |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=Media Nigeria |language=en-US}}
Traditional leader
The current Ewi or ruler of Ado Ekiti is Rufus Aladesanmi III, who succeeded Samuel Adeyemi George-Adelabu I in 1990.
Gallery
File:Ado Ekiti king's market 3.jpg
Ado Ekiti King's Market, Oja Oba Erekesin.jpg
Ado ekiti road.jpg
Ado ekiti stadium.jpg
Ado ekiti town 3.jpg
All saints church iyin ekiti.22.jpg|All saints church iyin ekiti
Ayoba fm, Ado-ekiti, Ekiti state.jpg|Ayoba fm, Ado-ekiti
Basic Health Centre, Erinfun, Ado-ekiti, Ekiti state.jpg|Basic Health Centre, Erinfun, Ado-ekiti
Central bank of Nigeria Ado ekiti. 2.jpg|Central bank of Nigeria Ado ekiti
Christus victor house ado ekiti 2.jpg|Christus victor house ado ekiti
Delight Suites and Hotel, Ado Ekiti.jpg|Delight Suites and Hotel, Ado Ekiti
Welcome to Ado Ekiti. Ekiti state.jpg|Welcome to Ado Ekiti signpost
The Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Ado-ekiti, Ekiti state.jpg|The Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Ado-ekiti
The Anchor event center, Adi-ekiti, Ekiti state.jpg|The Anchor event center, Adi-ekiti, Ekiti state
References
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External links
{{Wikivoyage|Ado Ekiti}}
- [https://www.academia.edu/24196054/A_PANORAMIC_VIEW_OF_ADO-EKITI_IN_THE_19TH_CENTURY A Panoramic View of Ado Ekiti in the 19th Century]
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