JOIN THE TRAIN!

JOIN THE TRAIN TODAY !!

Yes, a new dawn is here for Ekiti State as XPRESSIONS the multi-dimensional Media, PR and Events Mnagement Company is relaunching the EKITI BOND Media Concepts by adding to its already existent Magazine, a TV Show and an online forum. So many people have doubted the possibility of this and are skeptical because of the bad image in which Ekiti has been portrayed, but the management team of XPRESSIONS led by Barr. Owolabi J. Oluwasayo and Gbenga Ogunsanmi are poised to show that there is a lot of good stuffs to be displayed and created.


More details on the build up to the event would be revealed in the next few weeks but coded information has it that it is billed for the Yoruba Tennis Club in Onikan and a proposed 30th of August is being proposed for it and remember, this is not and will never be a political Platform but the gathering of the brains and the intellect.

While we put all the arrangement for this occasion in place, we expect you to join the train for new Ekiti. Let us all join hands in making it a better place. Ekiti a gbe kete ra oo.

MEET 'SEYI GEORGE OLOFINJANA- THE GRADUATE SOCCER STAR.

SEYI GEORGE OLOFINJANA

Most of the footballers that Nigeria has produced have rarely been graduates either before or during their careers but it's not so for this proud indigene of Ikere Ekiti. He is an Engineering graduate from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). It was while at LAUTECH that he was discovered during the NUGA Games.

Olofinjana signed for Stoke City in July 2008 when he made a £3million switch from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves' failure to win promotion for the Championship activated a clause in the midfielder's signed four-year contract that allowed him to leave.

Olofinjana began his career at FC Crown Ogbomoso in his native Nigeria and later moved to Kwara United. During this time he made his debut for the Nigerian national team, making his debut on June 6, 2000 in a 3-2 friendly win over Malawi.

Read more on this wonderful Super Eagles player in our Diaspora Edition (series 1) billed to be released in August.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE EKITI BOND MEDIA PLATFORM

EKITI BOND MEDIA PLATFORM

EKITI BOND is built on the 3 core pillars of communication – A magazine (Print) , a TV show (Electronic ) and a Website (Online).

• EKITI BOND is created XPRESSIONS MEGAMEDIA GROUP, a multi-dimensional Media, PR & Events Management Company. It was created to fill the lacuna shown by the absence of a viable media platform by which Ekiti state and all the good things that emanate from it (i.e people, tourist places, culture, investment opportunities et al) may be celebrated.



• EKITI BOND was created in February in February 2008 and the maiden edition of its magazine was launched on 25th sept, 2008 in Ado Ekiti the state capital.
  
• EKITI BOND we can proudly say is the most authoritative, informative and entertaining resource material when it comes to Ekiti state and that is why it is called “The True Celebration Of The Fountain Of Knowledge”
  

THE EKITI BOND PILLARS

PILLAR 1. EKITI BOND MAGAZINE.

• First published in September 2008, EKITI BOND magazine is a full color, full glossy magazine of international standard and global appeal in term of contents and print.


• It is a compendium of the Best of the best in Ekiti with segments like personalities, interview, Tourists places, Hospitality, Health, Business and Finance and of course Fashion and Style and Event amongst others.


• It’s a complete showcase of creativity and well researched compilation which has not been rivaled by any magazine within the state and beyond.
  
  

PILLAR 2: EKITI BOND ON TV!

• Scheduled to commence in the last quarter of 2009- EKITI BOND on TV is a replica of the magazine for the viewing public.


• With a World Class production and an impeccable presentation, Ekiti, Nigeria and the world at large would be treated to a pot pourri of wonderful things that emanate from Ekiti as it would be transmitted on reputable local and cable TV stations.


• Talks are on- going even as research is in top gear and it can only be said that fingers should be crossed for its GRANDE arrival.
  

PILLAR 3: http://www.ekitibond.com/

• An online forum for all Ekiti Indigenes (at home and in the Diaspora) to lend a voice to happenings in the State


• A visit to http://www.ekitibond.blogspot.com/ which is currently making waves would give you a sneak preview of what the real website would look like.
  

THE EKITI BOND ADVISORY BOARD TO BE UNVEILED SOON!!!

After months of tirelessly meeting and getting the consent of some high profile Ekiti indigenes, the star- studded list of persons who have been carefully selected to stir the Advisory ship of EKITI BOND Media Concepts would be made available to the public soonest.

Speaking exclusively to http://www.ekitibond.blogspot.com/, the Creative Director of XPRESSIONS MegaMedia the initiators of EKITI BOND Barr. Sayo Owolabi made it known that most of the persons contacted have signified their interest and willingness to be part of the Advisory Board of such a laudable project which they believe would change the perception of the outside world about Ekiti State.

The EKITI BOND Advisory Board is made up of distinguished sons and daughters of Ekiti origin who have a passion for growth and development of the state through an unconventional Media platform showcasing the goods inherent in the state.

MEET MRS. TOKUNBOH JAKANDE- A PERFECT COMBINATION OF BEAUTY AND BRAINS!

TOKUNBOH JAKANDE, in her 30s is the MD of JACKOL PETROLEUM, she has over 16 years experience in the oil and gas industry having worked with NNPC and other oil servicing companies. Because of her International exposure, she has a stint in the Tourism industry and she is currently an advocate of the environment. She speaks in schools, public/private gatherings educating them on CLIMATE CHANGE/GLOBAL WARMING and the need to save the environment.

Though married to a Lagosian, she has a passion for EKITI which is why her company is fully in support of the EKITI BOND Media Concepts. This pleasant, respectful and adored lady is married with 2 kids even as she is a role model to the youths, always willing to help and GIVE (we guess that is why she never lacks).

Read more on Tokunboh Jakande in the Diaspora Edition of EKITI BOND Magazine to be unveiled in August at the BEST OF EKITI 3-Fold Event!

EKITI BOND: A FUSION OF STYLE AND CLASS

EKITI BOND is not like the rest but the best. What we do is to give Ekiti State a new face in our own way by showcasing all the best one could think of from the Fountain of Knowledge. Many never knew the opportunities that abound in the land while some just negelected what they saw or they dont just believe in them. EKITI BOND which is a bumper compendium of Style, Culture, Tourism, Hospitality, Personalities and many more is setting the Standard.

We show class in our approach and quality in our delivery.

Dont ever miss a copy of the Magazine. You too can be part of this great innovation...........

We will get to you soon or just call Gbenga 08062441008 or Sayo 08037412713.

MEET CHIEF AFE BABALOLA (SAN): THE LEGAL ICON CUM BAMOFIN OF YORUBA LAND.

Chief Afe Babalola is the Principal Partner, Emmanuel Chambers, with head office at No. 80, Adekunle Fajuyi Road, Adamasingba, Ibadan and branch offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ado Ekiti. . A holder of two University degrees, both of them by private studies. Chief Afe Babalola's full-time education ended at the elementary school, Called to Nigerian Bar in 1964, Chief Babalola went immediately into legal practice and has since then, remained a foremost litigation lawyer with about 30 lawyers now under his able tutelage.

His Chambers has produced not less that, 500 lawyers who are today seasoned advocates occupying important professional and political positions in the country. The chamber is also reputed to be the incubator of SANs, Chief Babalola is a seasoned author of ..............

He is Proudly EKITI

LEARN MORE ABOUT ONE OF THE GREATEST NIGERIAN LAWYER IN OUR DIASPORA EDITION!

MEET YINKA AYEFELE: FOREMOST NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER.

Yinka Ayefele, the first child of his parents, in his early 40's, hailed from Ipoti-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He had his primary and secondary education at Our Saviours Anglican Primary School, Ipoti-Ekiti, Nigeria. After his elementary education, he proceeded to Ipoti Community Secondary School and later to Ondo State College of Arts and Science, (OSCAS) Ikare Akoko, Nigeria.
For many years that Yinka Ayefele worked as a freelance broadcast
journalist at the FRCN, Ibadan, Nigeria, not many Nigerians knew about him and his talents for music. He used to produce jingles and musical works on radio.
He became a household name after he was involved in a ghastly automobile accident in 1997, which damaged his spinal cord, and paralyzed from the waist down. Yinka Ayefele, a Tungba Gospel music artist, with a fusion of local juju, Fuji, and Makosa flavor, turned a mishap into a great opportunity that has left him a household name.
After spending nine months on the hospital bed, his friend, Kola Olootu advised that instead of wasting away in the hospital, he should put .................

GET INSPIRED BY READING THE STORY OF HIS LIFE IN EKITI BOND MAGAZINE, DIASPORA EDITION. coming soon!!!!!!!!

MEET GBENGA OYEBODE: OUR QUINTESSENTIAL LEGAL LUMINARY AND BOARD ROOM PLAYER!

Mr. Gbenga Oyebode is the Managing Partner of Aluko & Oyebode (Barristers, Solicitors and Trademark Agents) and in that capacity coordinates the various practice areas of the firm. Over the years he has developed significant experience in project finance, corporate law, energy and natural resources, telecommunications and aviation law. He is the Chairman, Okomu Oil Palm Plc and Access Bank Bank Plc. He also serves on the Board of MTN Nigeria and Crusader Insurance Plc. Mr. Oyebode was educated at University of Ife (LL.B Honours) and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (LL.M Honours) where he graduated in 1979 and 1982, respectively. He is a Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (Called to Bar in June 1980). He is proudly Ekiti Bond Man.Learn more about this man of substance in our Diapora edition...

MEET GOLDIE: OUR OWN DIVA PER EXCELLENCE

GOLDIE: THE DUCHESS

Though her real name is Susan Harvey, don't get it twisted Goldie is a true daughter of Ekiti State and she flaunts at for all to know...

Goldie, Nigeria and Ekiti's own pop diva, clearly states what she’s up to with her music and her choice of videos; go straight to the top. An article on a local lifestyle website describes her as daring the Nigerian entertainment industry with an unusual persona. It’s hard to imagine that in her early school days, Goldie was a tomboy. “I used to get into regular fights with boys,” she says.

In addition to an education foundation forunderprivileged children, which she hopesto launch very soon, Goldie is also putting together a documentary on challenges facing the Nigerian woman.

For the full Goldie profile grab your copy of the Diaspora Edition of EKITI BOND magazine in stores from September 2009.

BEST OF EKITI: A SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

When Lagos comes alive for the 3- Fold "BEST OF EKITI" Event on the 30th of August 2009, one of the things that would be taking place is a Special Recognition Awards which would reward Diligence, Hardwork, Ingenuity and Professionalism as exhibited by Ekiti indigenes in various sectors of the economy.
We shall be recognizing and rewarding worthy sons and daughters of Ekiti who have distinguished themselves in the following sectors:
1) Banking
2) Legal
3) Medical
4) Academia
5) Business Administration and Management
6) Print Media
7) Electronic Media
8) Entertainment
9) Fashion and Lifestyle
10) Sports

If you think you know anyone who deserves to be honoured then lend you voice to this worthy cause by sending the name of your choice awardee via sms to 08037412713, 08062441008, 08028245847 or e.mail- xpressionsmagazine@yahoo.com

THE NEXT LEVEL: OUR DIASPORA EDITION

To make our BEST OF EKITI Event billed to hold in Lagos tight, we decided to have a compilation of Ekiti indigenes in Lagos who are making things happen in their

various fields of endeavour. We are talking about Business Administration, Banking, Medicine, Law, Management, Entertainment, Fashion & Lifestyle, Media and of course Leadership and Governance.

Above is a temporary sample cover showing some of the distinguished persons that would be featured in the magazine and as you can see they are heavyweights in their various fields. We are really excited about this compilation and we are very sure it would be a bumper package by the time we are through with it.

In the next few days we shall be profiling each of these persons in what we have tagged THE BEST OF EKITI Series.

A TRIP TO FAJUYI PARK!

The 2nd edition of the print version of our magazine had Fajuyi Park on the cover and it was a worthwhile experience for us as we toured this ultra modern fun place. it is actually out of this world. Believe me, it is a place you must visit!!!
As you can see the ambiance is serene and good for multiple purposes from get togethers to school excursions and even just for relaxation with friends and loved ones for just a token fee- the experience is one you would live with for a long time.
So now you know something about our 2nd edition, but this is just a snippet as we had a whole lo of other interesting features that we would reveal over time. Just keep reading and sending in your comments.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT EKITI?

This was the question on people's lips since they have been informed of the "BEST OF EKITI" Event. They keep asking what it is about Ekiti, what do they have to showcase and Who really are the Ekiti persons other than the numerous Professors that they have???
Well may we inform you that Ekiti is a blessed State with a lot of potential for growth and development. It has well over 15 Tourist sites out of which is the popular Ikogosi Warm Spring- a natural Spring with therapeutic nature, the only one in Nigeria (or even the whole of West Africa) and the newly renovated Fajuyi Park- an ultra modern fun spot for relaxation, a Pride of place in the South Western part of Nigeria.


Talking about people, Ekiti isn't just about Professors alone and if you think I am kidding, look at this: Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman of Access Bank Plc.; Sir Remi Omotosho, Director General- Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dare Babarinsa, Editor-in-Chief- Westerner Magazine; Mr. Femi Ojudu, Editor The News Magazine, Chief Dele Alake, MD/ CEO- TV & Radio Continental; Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), reputable Legal Luminary; Mr. Bisi Omoyeni, Former MD Wema Bank, Mr. Tomide Olukuade, Chief Information Officer, OkayHouse Limited, Chief Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, Chairman Juli Pharmacy, Mrs. Funmi Ajila- Ladipo reputable Fashion Designer and MD Regalia, Mrs. Tokunbo Jakande, Mrs. Yemisi Dooshima Suswam, First Lady of Benue State, Princess Oladunni, TV Personalities Jumoke Odugbesan of AIT and Deji Falope, Host Malta Guiness Street Dance Competition.


Are you still there? We also have Music Stars notably, Yetunde 'Sasha' Alabi, Jazzman Olofin, Goldie, Yinka Aiyefele and Jide Thomas a member of the famous INFINITY Music Group.


The list is actually inexhaustible and we believe that with these few points of ours, you can see the need for Ekiti persons to gather in Lagos to promote their growth potentials and forge a way forward for the State.

THE JOURNEY HAS BEGAN.

The journey to the hosting of the BEST OF EKITI Event has began and two organizations- JACKOL Petroleum & Allied Chemicals and CITY PAGES Ltd. have come on board as Hosting Partners for the Event.

The two companies headed by the delectable Tokunbo Jakande had been in talks with XPRESSIONS the Publishers of EKITI BOND Magazine over a period of time and the deal was sealed today with the commencement of moves for the actualization of the Dream of hosting the Biggest gathering of Ekiti Indigenes of all time.

More Sponsors and Strategic Partners (both Corporate Organisations and Individuals) are expected to indicate their interests in the next couple of weeks.

A NEW DAWN IS HERE!!!

Yes, a new dawn is here for Ekiti State as XPRESSIONS the multi-dimensional Media, PR and Events Mnagement Company is relaunching the EKITI BOND Media Concepts by adding to its already existent Magazine, a TV Show and an online forum.

So many people have doubted the possibility of this and are skeptical because of the bad image in which Ekiti has been portrayed, but the management team of XPRESSIONS led by Barr. Owolabi J. Oluwasayo and Gbenga Ogunsanmi are poised to show that there is a lot of good stuffs to be displayed and created.

More details on the build up to the event would be revealed in the next few weeks but coded information has it that it is billed for the Yoruba Tennis Club in Onikan and a proposed 30th of August is being proposed for it.

HISTORY

Ekiti was an independent state prior to the British conquest. It was one of the many Yoruba states in what is today Nigeria .It is a state in southwest Nigeria. The modern Ekiti state was created on October 1, 1996 alongside five other states by military dictator General Sani Abacha. The state, created out of the territory of Ondo State, covered the former twelve local government areas that made up the Ekiti Zone of old Ondo State; however, on creation, it took off with sixteen (16) Local Government Areas (LGAs), having had an additional four carved out of the old ones.

GEOGRAPHY
Ekiti State is situated entirely within the tropics. It is located between longitudes 40 51 and 50 451 East of the Greenwich meridian and latitudes 70 151 and 80 51 north of the Equator. It lies south of Kwara and Kogi State, East of Osun State and bounded by Ondo State in the East and in the south.
The State is mainly an upland zone, rising above 250 meters above the sea level. It lies within the area underlain by metamorphic rock of the basement complex. It has a generally undulating land surface with a characteristic landscape that consists of old plains broken by step-sided out-crops dome rocks that may occur singularly or in groups or ridges. In actual fact, the word Ekiti is coined from the word OKITI which means highlands. These hills are visible in all part of the state . The notable ones among them are Ikere-Ekiti Hills in the southern part, Efon-Alaaye Hills in the western boundary and Ado-Ekiti Hills in the central part.

DEMOGRAPHICS
Just like every other Yoruba state, Ekitis, have their ancestors migrated from Ile-ife, the spiritual home of Yoruba. Ekitis are culturally homogeneous and they speak a dialect of Yoruba language known as Ekiti. The homogeneous nature of Ekiti confers on the state some uniqueness among the states of the federation. Slight differences are noticeable in the Ekiti dialects of the Yoruba language spoken by the border communities to other states. For example, the people of Ado local government area do not speak exactly the same dialect with the people of Ijero Local government area, while the people of Ikole area speak something different from the people of Ikere area. The communities influenced by their locations include Otun (Moba land) that speaks a dialect close to the one spoken by the Igbominas in Kwara State. The people of Oke-Ako, Irele, Omuo-Oke speak a similar dialect to that of Ijesas of Osun State. However, part of the uniqueness of the Ekitis is that where ever is your own part of the state, you will understand well, when the other Ekiti man/woman speaks, in spite of the dialectal variations. In addition, all towns in Ekiti State take a common suffix, “Ekiti,” after their names. The main staple food of the people of Ekiti is pounded yam with vegetable soup. . Christianity, Islam and traditional religions are all practiced.
TOWNS AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS
The people of Ekiti State live mainly in towns. These towns include: Ado, Efon-Alaaye, Aramoko, Ikole, Ikere, Ijero, Ayetoro, Ipoti, Igogo, Ise, Itapa, Otun,usi, Ido, Emure, Iyin, Igede, Ilawe, Ode, Oye, Omuo[Ilasa], Ilupeju, Ikoro, Ikun, Iye, Ijesa-Isu, Ayedun, Aisegba, Okemesi, and Igbara-Odo.
Ekiti State includes 16 of Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas. They are:
• Ado-Ekiti ,Aaye, Efon, Ekiti-East, Ekiti-South-West ,Ekiti-West , Emure , Gbonyin ,Ido-Osi , Isin-Bode , Ijero ,Ikere ,Ikole ,Ilejemeje ,Irepodun/Ifelodun ,Ise/Orun ,Moba ,Oye Ayetoro
Like every other state in the country, Ekiti state has the 3 arms of Government; the executive, the legislative and the judiciary. The executive is being anchor by ever sagacious Gov. Segun Oni of PDP while the legislative has 13 AC member and 13PDP member and its headed by a Speaker. The head of the judicial arm is the chief judge.

TOURIST PLACE

TOURIST PLACE
IKOGOSI
….the place where nature meets soul.
Driving all the way from Lagos to Ado Ekiti is no longer a new thing. Infact, I can do it two times in a day. With this new EKITI BOND we have traveled to Ekiti more than 15 times in 3months summing up to the number of times I have done it in 8years. Its o.k.! At least for my loving state sake, I can anything in celebrating it.

A visit to Ikogosi warm spring is one of those things that are very important to us during this project. A lot of research went into it. ikogosi is our own first choice of place of tourism in Ekiti. We saw nature at work or I should just say God at work. Hot water from cracks in the rocks and cold water from rock as well, just like the time of Moses in the Bible. You might have read about it, heard about it but if you have not been there, you are missing out.
IKOGOSI: THE PLACE OF NATURAL SPRING
The drive from Ado Ekiti the state capital to ikogosi was smooth and short than expected maybe because we were in group but whichever way you move, your drive from Ado Ekiti to Ikogosi would only be 25minutes max and 5minutes to the warm spring. Ikogosi is located in the south-western zone of Ekiti and it has its boundary with Igbara Odo to the west and Ilawe Ekiti to the East. The warm spring is well situated on a cool, calm zone of the town with a unique topography nature, slope, flat and slightly hilly area.

THE SPRING
Naturally, ikogosi town seems to be a town of many springs and stream. A lot of young and old people were seen going into the streams to get water rather than the borehole and wells, maybe because they believe the natural things are much safer. Well! I share their view. A recent research conducted shows that people who lives around this type of area around the world live much longer. No diarrhea, no cholera as seen in some other towns. Natural springs are found to contain some natural minerals which are good for health.

Scientifically speaking, springs are underground water that comes through the crevices in the aquifer (underground water-bearing permeable rock) to the surface of the Earth. Though spring are not new but warm springs are not so common and that’s more reason ikogosi warm spring is unique. Just like other spring, Ikogosi warm spring part has its source from crevices on a top of a high ground rocks. The water flows out at a moderately rate and could be described as a second magnitude spring. The spring never runs dry. We could not get to the source of the cold spring; it is about 2km away from the source of the warm spring. Our instructor who was taking us round was not ready for the adventure but I think it’s for another day or next time you are on vacation visiting, try checking it out!
THE NATURAL ENDOWMENT
Have you ever thought of serene Place, beautiful green land, wonderful landscape, TRANQUIL environment, unimaginable natural water fall, pure refreshing spring, I mean anything your soul desire for best relaxation and vacation? Try visit Ikogosi you will find all. I mean ALL. Normally, trees have their roots in the soil but most of the tree seen have large parts of their root above the surface which mostly are 7 – 9ft tall. You need to see what I’m talking about. The trees don’t really look like the normal ones we see all around, the roots have dome shape forming a shield or a shelter. Take the adventure and relax under the shield, its fun.

ON VACATION ?
I once read that New York City is as rough as Lagos, much hustling and bustling 24hrs. The attack on the foreigners in South Africa is no longer a story. London? Don’t forget it’s not your father’s land so anyone could harass you. Lagos traffic is killing, its getting worse everyday even with the invention of BRT (kudos to Gov. Fashola). The un-welcoming cost of living in Abuja is alarming. Did anyone say Dubai? Well, good place to be but why spending that much to get the fun when you could just check inn into ikogosi hotel at a very cheaper cost. All facilities are available and you could actually see, feel, touch, taste nature in its natural habitat. Birds sings, the spring smile with little clap at the source, the tree dance and so many you could see at the park. You and your family could have single or double room apartments for the number of days of your visit. PHCN will always have their way, in actual fact they never supply the town with light for years (the Gov. Oni government is working seriously on that) but you could be sure that a Generator that power the park is o standby. Unlike other swimming pool, ikogosi swimming pool is of natural water that flows in from one end and flows out through another outlet. Just imaging how renewing that could be to your body and soul.

During my third and fourth year in University of Lagos, I had an opportunity to travel to Ghana to times. All we went to see was just capecoast slave prison and kumasi school of sciences. We lodged in Accra which is about 2 and half hours to our places of visit. Did I enjoy it, you asked? Yes I did to the fullest. Driving through the road was much fun. So also next time you are in town, visit Ikogosi and if don’t want to lodge in the hotel in there because its not 5 stars (which it will soon be) , lodge in Ado Ekiti, Pathfinder Hotel(recommended) its just 30minutes to the park and you will enjoy your vacation all the days long.
Life is good when we learn to ENJOY it. It could be more INTERESTING when we learn to appreciate it. It could be much SWEETER when we learn more about NATURE. Ikogosi is one of those places you would visit and your soul will appreciate nature.

Why not take a trip to the park on your next vacation and see GOD and NATURE at work. IKOGOSI: The place where nature touch soul.
However, Government and private investors should try and do more about the park. Make it more beautiful and through this we could generate more income to the state by attracting more tourists. It is our heritage. It is an historical site, a national monument.

WE ARE REBRANDING EKITI

OUR TARGET AUDIENCE
Ekiti bond is targeted towards a whole array of people which includes Ekiti people at home and in the Diaspora, the Nigerian society and prospective investors who might be interested in knowing more about the state before establishing a business venture therein.
OUR TARGET AUDIENCE
Ekiti bond is targeted towards a whole array of people which includes Ekiti people at home and in the Diaspora, the Nigerian society and prospective investors who might be interested in knowing more about the state before establishing a business venture therein.

1.Ekiti People At Home.

Residents of Ekiti who the 2006 Population cencus puts at about 2.5million are the major market for the magazine based on the fact that it gives them an insight into various activities within the state over a period of time. These people include:

a). Residents – from the Business Owners, to the Ministry/Parastatal workers, Traditional Rulers and a whole lot of other people. The magazine would be made available to them on subscription basis.

b) The campuses: Ekiti state is blessed with 3 major higher institutions of learning –University of Ado Ekiti, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti and the University of Education. The students’ populace would thus be reached through these means.

c) Top shots and Political office Holders – These set of people would definitely not be left out as they would seek information on how to better the lives of their people base on the reports contained in Ekiti Bond.

2. Ekiti People in the Diaspora
This would include non-resident Ekiti indigenes both within Nigeria and all over the world. Ekiti indigenes reside all over and it would only catch their fancy to know what is going on back home as regards development and leadership. This would be achieved through associations like Ekiti Parapo and also by Personal contacts.

3. The Nigeria Society
The Nigerian Society as a whole may source information on Ekiti through Ekti Bond. These informations may be used for the purposes ranging from tourism to choice of tertiary institution and even or Residential Purposes. In line with all these, Ekiti Bond would be made available in major cities in every state in Nigeria starting with Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Ibadan, Akure, Abeokuta and Ilorin.

4. Prospective Investors.
Prospective Investors both local and Foreign would find Ekiti Bond very helpful in spotting the hot spots to invest in even as they get quality information on security Government Policies, Transportation and a whole lot more.

1.Ekiti People At Home.

Residents of Ekiti who the 2006 Population cencus puts at about 2.5million are the major market for the magazine based on the fact that it gives them an insight into various activities within the state over a period of time. These people include:

a). Residents – from the Business Owners, to the Ministry/Parastatal workers, Traditional Rulers and a whole lot of other people. The magazine would be made available to them on subscription basis.

b) The campuses: Ekiti state is blessed with 3 major higher institutions of learning –University of Ado Ekiti, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti and the University of Education. The students’ populace would thus be reached through these means.

c) Top shots and Political office Holders – These set of people would definitely not be left out as they would seek information on how to better the lives of their people base on the reports contained in Ekiti Bond.

2. Ekiti People in the Diaspora
This would include non-resident Ekiti indigenes both within Nigeria and all over the world. Ekiti indigenes reside all over and it would only catch their fancy to know what is going on back home as regards development and leadership. This would be achieved through associations like Ekiti Parapo and also by Personal contacts.

3. The Nigeria Society
The Nigerian Society as a whole may source information on Ekiti through Ekti Bond. These informations may be used for the purposes ranging from tourism to choice of tertiary institution and even or Residential Purposes. In line with all these, Ekiti Bond would be made available in major cities in every state in Nigeria starting with Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Ibadan, Akure, Abeokuta and Ilorin.

4. Prospective Investors.
Prospective Investors both local and Foreign would find Ekiti Bond very helpful in spotting the hot spots to invest in even as they get quality information on security Government Policies, Transportation and a whole lot more.