Ekiti, declared a state on October 1 1996 alongside five others, upon creation took off with sixteen (16) Local Government Areas (LGAs) which are:-
| S/N | CHAIRMAN | SECRETARY | LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Alabi Olarewaju | ISE/ORUN | |
| 2 | Hon. Prince. Fadumiye Ayodele | Gbonyin | |
| 3 | Hon. Awopetu Paul O. | Emure | |
| 4 | Hon. Adeola Ayodimeji | Ido-Osi | |
| 5 | Hon. Ojo Foluso | Oye | |
| 6 | Hon. Ogunleye Shina | Irepodun/Ifelodun | |
| 7 | Hon. Motunde Fajuyi | Ado-Ekiti | |
| 8 | Hon. Ayodele Femi | Ikere | |
| 9 | Hon. Kola Amire Kolade | Ekiti South West | |
| 10 | Hon. Engr. Stephen Olabode | Efon | |
| 11 | Hon. Akinola Oladumoye | Ilejemeje | |
| 12 | Hon. Ropo Ige | Ijero | |
| 13 | Hon. Ogunjobi Esan | Ekiti East | |
| 14 | Hon. Agunbiade Kareem | EKITI WEST | |
| 15 | Hon. Adebayo Aborisade | Moba | |
| 16 | Hon. Olominu Sola | Ikole |