of Eisaba Oke Aga). Adokoluyi (Father of Ola Oloberekedo). Fakanbi (Husband to Omosa, Oke Aga). Tako - (From Olulupe & father of Ejisun Iyunade) Farounmu Adiwoiyanmogun (from Ojobe, Father of Ejemu Faponmile & Great Grand- father of incumbent Eisaba Dr. Bamidele Oluyole) Ipeti-nawo-iran-kanle Ogirigbo (from Oke Aragan & father of Agbele-nko Akande) Ojo Arigbawoja, (from Olulupe & elder brother of Ejisun Iyunade) James Adejuwon Adekunle (son of Oluborode). Joshua Akanbi Ojo (from Ojobe & son of Ajolopo Ero & Grandson of Ominio Famoroti Okerebadina). Dr. Bamidele Oluyole, (Eisaba Adiwoiyanmogi II, from Ojobe & grand- son of Ejemu Faponmile since February 2017-?). Ikoro Ekiti, also known as Eso Obe is one of the oldest towns in Ekiti. It was subsumed under the paramountry of Ijero, the Ijero Native Authority, and the Ijero District, which has now become Ijero Local Government. Ikoro had the largest land mass among its contemporaries. It had boundaries with lIa Orangun, Esa Oke (before Oke Imesi came to occupy a portion of its land), Ido Ajinare, Odo Ehin (now Odo Owa ), Ijero. The town could also boast of maintaining a large Army of 2000 professional soldiers' who were dreaded by armies of other surrounding towns and beyond. The town is situated in a plain ground and has a captivating outlook when viewed from the air. The forest is rich in economic trees, and the soil is very fertile for both arable and cash crops. Since the introduction of cocoa to the town in the 1920s, Ikoro had been one of the largest cocoa producers in Ekiti. It had also occupied a recognizable position in the production of cola nut, palm produce and timber. Ikoro had about 75 farmsteads, many of which had grown into full blown sub-towns and villages with full complement of modern structures like Churches, Mosques, Schools and Markets. This makes the town distinct the whole of Ekiti. Ikoro indigenes are known for their accommodating proposition and a high degree of hospitality. As a result, many people from various parts of the country have settled down permanently in the town and its suburbs dwelling peacefully among the indigenes, As a result the town has become a conglomeration of various cultural and ethnic mix. THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT The origin of Ikoro Ekiti is dated back to the ancient time. It started as a conglomeration of various settlements which situated at different locations all over