Usi-Ekiti
Usi-Ekiti Usi | |
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Town | |
  Usi-Ekiti Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°52′16″N 5°10′37″E / 7.87111°N 5.17694°ECoordinates: 7°52′16″N 5°10′37″E / 7.87111°N 5.17694°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Ekiti State |
| Local Government Area | Ido/Osi |
| Government | |
| • Traditional Ruler | Olusi of Usi |
| Population (2025 estimate) | |
| • Total | 5,554 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 362101 |
Usi-Ekiti is a town in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. a Yoruba community known for its cultural heritage, annual festivals, and traditional governance. Usi-Ekiti is bounded in the north and northwest by Ayetoro, Otun Ekiti and Ewu, in the South by Ido and Ora Ekiti.
History
Usi-Ekiti is traditionally said to have been founded by Usikorode, who migrated from Ile-Ife, the historical Yoruba homeland. Over time, the town became part of the broader Ekiti cultural area, inhabited by the Ekiti subgroup of the Yoruba people.[1]
Following the creation of Ekiti State on 1 October 1996 from the old Ondo State, Usi-Ekiti lies within the Ido-Osi Local Government Area.[1]
Geography and People
Usi-Ekiti is located at approximate coordinates 7°52′16″N, 5°10′37″E.[2]
The population of Usi-Ekiti is estimated at around 5,554, with a median age of roughly 19 years.[3]
The town is part of the hilly terrain characteristic of Ekiti State, an area known for its agriculture-based economy. The people are primarily farmers and traders, and the predominant religions include Christianity, Islam, and traditional Yoruba beliefs.[4]
Administrative Structure
Usi-Ekiti is governed locally by the Olusi of Usi, the town’s traditional ruler, whose authority is complemented by the Egbe Omo Usi-Ekiti, a civic body coordinating development initiatives. The town falls under the Ido-Osi LGA, which is one of sixteen local government areas in Ekiti State.[5]
Economy
The economy of Usi-Ekiti is primarily agrarian, with residents cultivating cassava, yam, maize, and cocoa. Small-scale trade and services have emerged to supplement farm income, though access to markets and infrastructure remains limited.
State government initiatives, including grants for agricultural and community development projects, aim to diversify the economy and create opportunities for local residents.[6]
Education
Federal Science and Technical College, Usi-Ekiti is a technical secondary college in north Ekiti, Nigeria.
The secondary school was established in 2002 by the federal government of Nigeria and is youngest unity school in South West Nigeria.[7] It was established to provide affordable, high-quality, and accessible technical education to every state in Nigeria, particularly to the people in the Ekiti State and its surroundings.
In October 2023, parents protested at the Federal Science and Technical College, Usi-Ekiti, over mismanagement and delays in educational resources.[8]
Notre Dame Grammar School (NODACO), Usi-Ekiti, one of the oldest secondary school in the community.[9]
Unity Secondary School, Usi-Ekiti, a community secondary school supported by the state government.
St Andrew’s Primary School an old mission primary school that also serves as a venue for civic events.
The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has initiated over 250 school projects to improve learning environments and address infrastructural deficits.
Culture and Carnival
The annual Usi Day festival is a cultural and home-coming event bringing together indigenes and members of the diaspora. Inaugurated in August 1981, the festival serves as a reunion and celebration of community heritage.
The week-long event features homage to the traditional ruler, religious services, cultural competitions (including dance, Ayo Olopon, debates, and beauty pageants), football tournaments, and a community marathon. Modern elements such as a street carnival and callisthenics display engage younger participants.[10]
Notable Personality
- Babalola Borishade, Nigerian politician and four time Federal Minister in Nigeria.[11]
- Babatope Agbeyo, Nigerian businessman and Philanthropist.[12]
- Ayodeji Awoyomi, award winning fine art photographer.[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Oluyemi, J. A. (2013). A Short History of Usi-Ekiti. Suntan Matbell Pan-Arts. ISBN 9789789087013. Search this book on
- ↑ "Usi, Ido-Osi, Ekiti State, Nigeria – Mindat". Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ "Usi, Ekiti, Nigeria – Population and Demographics – City Facts". Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ "People & Culture – Ekiti State Government". Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ "Traditional Rulers – Ekiti State Government Website". Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ Blessing, Olusola (2025-10-10). "Ekiti Government Rolls Out Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Aviation". MSME Africa. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ "Full list of Federal Unity Schools in Nigeria | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ↑ TVC News Nigeria (2023-10-09). Ekiti Parents Protest Poor Accommodation, Feeding In Federal Govt Colleges. Retrieved 2025-10-24 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "About Us". NODACO - North America Alumni Association. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ "Usi Day: Where Culture Meets Celebration". DisNaija. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ Odunsi, Wale (2017-05-30). "Babalola Borishade, ex-minister of education to be buried July 8". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ↑ Reporter, Our (2020-07-19). "It was so tough I was wearing my father's native attires in university —Agbeyo". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ↑ Amos (2024-08-17). "Nigerian fine art photographer makes history, wins British Award". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
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