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Governor Oyebanji pays N1.45bn to 195 landowners over Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project 

Nnaemeka Onyekachi by Nnaemeka Onyekachi
June 25, 2025
in Real Estate and Construction, Sectors
Governor Oyebanji pays N1.45bn to 195 landowners over Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project 
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday, presented cheques totaling over N1,450,000,000 as compensation to 195 indigenes (landowners) of Ijan, Awo, and Araromi Ekiti, whose land was acquired for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone project.

This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday.

The compensation is in line with the Ekiti Knowledge Zone initiative, which the government believes is a strategic economic project aimed at creating an innovation-driven ecosystem and a business incubation platform for knowledge-based enterprises in the state.

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Sustainable Future 

While presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries at a brief event held at the Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti, the Governor stated that the EKZ is projected to deliver over 14,000 jobs, particularly for the youth.

“As a show of appreciation and in line with our promise of justice and transparency, I am pleased to announce that the total compensation package, initially assessed at N1,118,852,813.00, has now been reviewed to reflect current economic realities and stands at N1,450,000,000.00, which is being disbursed today,” he stated.

  • According to him, this initiative will help tackle unemployment and build a sustainable future for the coming generations.

“As a state celebrated for its intellectual capital, we have chosen to leverage this unique strength to drive inclusive economic growth and create a vibrant hub for innovation and service-driven industries,” Governor Oyebanji said, emphasizing the economic potential of the Ekiti Knowledge Zone and describing it as a catalyst for development.

  • The Governor explained that his administration has put in place critical supporting infrastructure to ensure the viability and long-term success of the project, including the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport and the Ekiti Ring Road Project, among others.

He further noted that the State Government has also engaged Green Engagement Limited as a consultant to ensure a just and transparent process in implementing the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Project-Affected Persons.

While expressing his profound appreciation to the Federal Government under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fostering an enabling environment for the project, and to the African Development Bank for not only funding the project but also providing consistent technical support to the Project Implementation Unit, Governor Oyebanji affirmed that beyond financial compensation, his administration remains committed to providing additional support measures to vulnerable persons.

  • These measures, according to him, include capacity development in oil palm agro-production, vocational skills training, social services, and post-compensation monitoring to ensure a more holistic and sustainable resettlement process, the statement partly reads.
  • In her remarks, the Director General of the Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA) and EKZ Project Coordinator, Ms. Lolade Olutola, expressed the government’s commitment to ensuring that the concerns of residents are addressed.

What You Should Know 

In 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the Ekiti Knowledge Zone as a Free Trade Zone, making it one of the first service-knowledge business parks approved in Ekiti.

The Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) is situated on 208.949 hectares of land located along the Ado-Ijan Road, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.

During its later years, the Buhari administration signaled Free Trade Zones as a model for economic development in Nigeria.

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) revealed that free trade zone schemes in Nigeria had attracted cumulative investments of N14.1 trillion.


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My name is Nnaemeka Onyekachi, a writer, public speaker and an award winning journo with over 5,000 reports on a wide range of topics associated with the Nigerian society and the international community. Currently serving as a Senior Editorial Analyst at Nairametrics, my passion lies in delivering insightful financial,corporate, economic news and analysis on foreign relations, governance, judiciary and legislature.

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