Ido Ekiti, Agricultural town in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Ido Ekiti is an agricultural town in Ekiti State, Nigeria, centered on farming and local crafts. The settlement includes a teaching hospital and multiple schools serving the surrounding region.
The town developed as an agricultural center in the Ekiti region and grew over time into an important local trading point. The Olojudo Palace documents early modernization such as the introduction of automobiles in the community.
The annual Okorobo Festival brings together Ifaki residents for traditional celebrations that include music, dance, and community gatherings.
The town has numerous schools at all levels, making it an education center for the region. Visitors will find craft businesses here such as sawmills and bakeries that produce traditional local goods.
The Ido-Ekiti Sawmill and local bakeries such as Negro Special Bread show how traditional craftsmanship continues in this modern town. These businesses blend traditional techniques with serving the growing population.
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