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Ido Ekiti

LGA in Ekiti state, Nigeria

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Overview

Ido Ekiti is a town in Ekiti State. It is occupied mainly by the Yoruba ethnic group.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat3 places

Zion Kitchen
You can get Jollof rice, plantain and other basic Nigerian meals in this restaurant. They also offer dine-in, Curbside pickup and delivery services.
Hours
Mon-Sat 8AM-8PM
Address
Inside Furasat Petrol Station, Oke Bareke
Phone
+234 814 507 7898
Ogunmola Fast Foods
Address
1,Iyedi street, Ikere
Phone
+234 806 515 6362
Egin Restaurant
Address
Behind LAPO, along Ado - Iworoko - Ifaki Rd

Sleep3 places

Xpress Motel
Address
Opposite Police Station, Behind Secretariat, Usi Road
Dekunola Hotel
This is a cheap hotel and they also have a restaurant.
Address
Along federal Medical Center Junction
Jolac Hotel
Address
Along Iloro Road

Shop5 places

Bay health store
You can get body cream and some other health products in this store.
Address
beside Okada Park, Ido Ekiti bus-stop
Phone
+234 706 504 9441
Shekinah Suits And Wears
Address
Opposite Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti
Phone
+234 803 679 8012
Abdullahi-Issa Groceries
Grocery store
Address
Bolajoko St, opposite Holyfield Hospital
Titilayo Super Store
Address
B35, Inisaloro Okay Odo
Phone
+234 806 641 1788
Bejisco Supermarket
Hours
Daily 7AM-11PM

Getting there and around

Getting there

You can get in by bus to this town. You would first need to board a bus to Ido-Osi local government (depending on where you are coming from) before you can enter this town.

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Food & drink

Nigerian cuisine

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Itineraries

Lagos-Ibadan Railway

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Travel tips

Atlantic slave trade

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Driving

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UnderstandIdo town is a town in Ekiti State Nigeria. It is majorly dominated by Yoruba. Other ethnic groups such as Igbos, Hausas also live in the town. The town is also characterized with loving, amiable and hospitable people.

Get inYou can get in by bus to this town. You would first need to board a bus to Ido-Osi local government (depending on where you are coming from) before you can enter this town.

SeeYou can see the first car used by a king in Ekiti in the Olojudo’s palace.

BuyLike most places in Ekiti, you can get most of the local goods you need from shops around you. You should find a store in almost all the corners of the town.

EatIdo people are fond of pounded yam (called Iyan in Yoruba), vegetable and bush meat. You would get this dish at almost every local restaurant in this town.

DrinkThe favourite local drink of the Ido people is palmwine. You should be careful when taking this wine, it is very cheap but it intoxicates easily.

SleepMost of the hotels in this town are budget hotels and you shouldn't expect much from them. Guest houses are also available in the town as well.

ConnectYou would most likely find reliable coverage of the 2G/3G mobile networks in most locations in Ido Ekiti, but the 4G network might be unreliable.

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