FACTS OF History: Research and Documentation by Karounwi Oladapo.

September 13, 2024.

ABOUT EFON.

The Local Government now known as Efon Local Government has a long history of metamorphosis that dated back to pre- independence Nigeria. This is evident in the fact that the former Ekiti West District Council, which was created in 1955, had its administrative headquarters in Efon Alaaye. Later for what was purely ascribed to administrative convenience; the District headquarters was moved to Ijero Ekiti in 1973 after 18 years.

Sequel to the creation of Local Governments in 1976, Ekiti West Local Government was created with headquarters in Aramoko Ekiti. Efon Alaaye belonged to the Local Government.

History again was made when Efon Alaaye as a result of its quest for a local government was (later) granted Efon Native Authority in 1981. (call it self – Government or autonomy, you are right)
This was when Efon became popularly known as EFON REPUBLIC World over!

At last, reprieve came on 4th December, 1996 when Efon Local Government was created with the headquaters in Efon Alaaye.

The Local Government shares boundaries with Ijebu – Ijesa in Osun State in the west, Erio Ekiti in the east, Esa – Oke in Osun State in the north and in the south with Ogotun Ekiti.

Analysis.

Efon struggled rigorously and ceaselessly for 23 years, between 1973 when it lost the Local Government Authority /headquarters to 1996 when it recovered it, in what could be termed, the AUDACITY OF A DETERMINED PEOPLE.

The lessons.

1.Efon people have a history of struggle, that which distinguishes them from others.

2.Efon people abhor violence, even in the face of extreme provocations. Efon people will not allow cheating and oppression and will not result to self help under suppression but will fight for their rights with intellectual power and win!
Efon people are known to be highly civil and responsible in fighting for their noble cause!

3.Efon people may be divided on issues relating to their internal affairs but are quick to remain united and rally round their leaders to protect its Kingdom and territorial integrity.

4.Above lessons were our heritage from our heroes past and I commend them to the present Generation of Efon for advancement!