Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday turned the sod of the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) a tech park designed to make Ekiti a hub for research, digital enterprise and a prime destination for technology and innovation
Spanning more than 955 hectares, the world-class technology park is strategically situated between Ado-Ekiti, Ijan-Ekiti, and Ise-Ekiti.
Its proximity to major educational institutions and the proposed Ekiti Cargo Airport positions the zone as a prime location for local and international tech investments
The project aims to cultivate a robust ecosystem for businesses, entrepreneurs, and tech-driven startups. By fostering a collaborative environment for research and development, the EKZ is expected to generate significant employment opportunities, enhance digital skills development, and elevate local livelihoods
Operating under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, the multi-hectare hub represents a long-term economic strategy to transition Ekiti State from an agrarian landscape into a thriving, knowledge-based economy.
