Ekiti State to host D-8 Ministerial Meeting in 2026

Ekiti State will host the 5th Ministerial Meeting and 6th Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Developing-8 (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation from October 28 to 30, 2026. The high-level sessions are scheduled to take place at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort.

The gathering will include ministers, senior government officials, and diplomatic delegations from member states, including Nigeria, Türkiye, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, and Azerbaijan.

Organizers plan to hold a tourism exhibition and guided excursions during the event to showcase the region's cultural heritage, cuisine, and investment opportunities. The selection of the venue is intended to promote Ekiti State as a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.