Ado Ekiti

Understand

The people of Ado Ekiti are mainly of the Ekiti sub-ethnic group of the Yoruba and Edo peoples. Edo-Ekiti or Ado-Ekiti (the Yorubas typically referred to a person of Edo origin as Ado which is why the generals and princes/kings from Benin Empire in Yoruba lands are called Prince/Oba Ado) as it is now known and often categorized under the Yoruba ethnic group as a result of acculturation over the last few centuries.

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 90 °F (32 °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

Getting there

Shared cars and buses are available from multiple bus terminals in Lagos, Ibadan, Osogbo and Akure for about ₦2,000-5,000.Also,Bolt ride is Available in Ado ekiti to and Fro.

See

Fajuyi Memorial park. The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti. Ado-ikare Rd. The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti is a polytechnic that was founded in 1977. 1 Fajuyi memorial park. It's a gated park dedicated to a patriot, a fallen hero, and has his tomb and statute. Adekunle Fajuyi was the first military governor of the former Western Region, Nigeria, a gallant soldier who had a meritorious career. He was killed in 1966 revenge coup when he refused to give up the Head of State General Aguiyi Ironsi. The park also has games and outdoor recreation. The nightlife is lively with a live band and local delicacies available. (updated Jun 2021)

Do

Yolo Lounge, bar and relaxation center, along Ekiti State University Road. Oba’s Place, a bar, carwash, viewing and relaxation center, opposite Bovas filling station Adebayo. Bamstech studio, photography studio, opposite Ekiti State teaching hospital Similoluwa Street. Precious Diamond Studio, photography studio, Along Federal housing Adebayo Street.

Buy

Nao Supermarket. Similoluwa. Open 24 hours for in-store shopping and pick up. Chino Supermarket. Ajilosun Street. (updated Mar 2022) Staleg mall. Coca-Cola Adebayo street. Ducno supermarket. Ajilosun street, Ikere road opposite UBA bank.

Eat

1 Portofino Eateries, No. 97, Opopogboro road, Adebayo Ado ekiti, Ado - Iworoko - Ifaki Rd, ☏ +234 814 991 2185. 9AM-9PM. A local restaurant with continental and local dishes. ₦1000.00. (updated May 2021) 2 Joy creamy cakes& party, Shop 2,Beside Redeemed Christian church of God(RCCG), Along Housing Rd. M-Fr 24 hours.. Curbside Pick up, Delivery. (updated Jun 2021) 3 Chicken Republic, New-iyin Rd, ☏ +234-807-949-1723. Dine-in, Takeaway, Delivery. (updated Jun 2021) 4 Urban & Spicy Restaurant., 125,Ajilosun St, Ado-Ekiti, ☏ +234-703-610-5378. Dine-in, Takeaway, Delivery. (updated Jun 2021) Takeaway eatery. Meals available are rice, swallow, bread, beans e.t.c Coca-Cola, Adebayo street. Perfect treat. Beside staleg mall, Adebayo street. Chicken Republic. Beside mojeree market Adebayo street. Captain Cook eatery. Opposite Fayose Market, Ajilosun street. Iya Kazeem Food canteen popularly known as Buka, opposite Ministry of works and Transportation, Ajilosun Street. Tasty and Spicy Eatery, beside Prosperous Hotel along Ekiti State University(EKSU) Road. Belloni’s Place, 6 Grace of God Complex, Adjacent Federal Poly Satellite Campus, ☏ +234 706 924 8829. Daily 8AM-10PM. A restaurant serving both local and continental dishes. (updated Jul 2024) City Kitchens, Opp R.C.F Satellite Road EKSU 2nd Gate Ekiti State University, ☏ +234 806 207 1168. City Kitchens is a food company that offers delivery and services in tasty delicious African meals. (updated Jul 2024) Cooks and Fries, D.J. Adeyemi Road, ☏ +234 704 622 6250. Daily. Serving local dishes as well as indoor/outdoor event catering. (updated Jul 2024) Surulere Restaurant, Anglican High School Road, Ilawe Road, Off Ado Ekiti - Ikare Road, ☏ +234 706 194 5050. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Surulere Restaurant is a restaurant that serves freshly-prepared local Nigerian dishes and continental meals (updated Jul 2024) Sweet Mother Africana, Afao Road, Along Highflyer Hotels & Resorts Avenue, ☏ +234 816 249 9952. M-Sa 8AM-6PM. Sweet Mother Africana typically serves the kinds of dishes found in African cuisine (updated Jul 2024) Village Pot At School 2 Restaurant, Bank Road, By Car Wash, Opp Access Bank and CBN, New Iyin Road, ☏ +234 803 320 5532. M-F 8AM-8:30PM. A restaurant subsidiary of School 2 Ventures that serves locally prepared dishes (updated Jul 2024) Zevtagon Foods, Inside Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), ☏ +234 704 622 6250. Zevtagon Foods is a food service outlet located in a serene part of the teaching hospital with the primary objective of providing mouthwatering dishes within and outside the

Drink & nightlife

Toma’s Place. Beside potofino eatery, Adebayo street. Yolo Lounge. Bawa Estate, Adehun. Oba’s Place. Adebayo street, opposite Boba’s filling station Bana Lounge. Bawa estate, Adebayo.

Sleep

1 Bon hotel, Grand Tower Rd,off iworoko Rd. ₦18,842. (updated Jun 2021) 2 De jewels Hotel, Olatunji St,Off poly Rd,ireke Odo-Ado. ₦59,009. (updated Jun 2021) 3 Queen's Court Hotel, Iyere Rd. The property amenities of the hotel include: Free parking, pool, evening entertainment, free Wi-Fi and room service. ₦11,132. (updated Jun 2021) 4 Kolototel Plaza & Suites, Onigari Rd. The property amenities of the hotel include: Free parking, pool, bar, lounge car hire and room service. ₦15,084. (updated Jun 2021) 5 Hillmart Hotel, Hillmart close, Awodele St. The property amenities of the hotel include: Free parking, pool, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. ₦47,899. (updated Jun 2021) Midas Hotel, Bawa Estate, Ilokun Rd. Along Eksu(Ekiti State University). Prosperous Hotel, beside Tasty and Spicy Eatery, Ifako Road. Aljohnson Hotel, behind Petim building, Adehun street. D link Hotel, opposite Adehun filling station. Delight Hotel, Ado-Ilawe Road, 360211, Ado Ekiti. Yin Baba Guest House, behind CAC Church Adehun Street.

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