State of Nigeria
State in Nigeria
Edo , officially known asEdo State , is astate in theSouth-South geopolitical zone of the Federal Republic ofNigeria . As of 2024, the state was ranked as the20th most populous state (5,250,000) in Nigeria. The estimated state population is around 4,777,000 in 2021.[ 4] 21st largest state by landmass in Nigeria.[ 5] Benin City , is thefourth largest city in Nigeria, and the centre of the country'srubber industry.[ 6] [ 7] Bendel State , it is also known as the heartbeat of the nation.[ 8] Kogi State to the north for 133 km and across the Niger River for 81 km to the northeast,Anambra State to the east for about four km across the Niger River,Delta State to the southeast and south for 350 km (218 miles), andOndo State to the west.[ 9]
The modern borders of Edo State[ 10] Benin Empire .[ 11] Edo , the site of modern-dayBenin City ,[ 10] earthworks in the world.[ 12] British Empire conducted apunitive expedition of the region, destroying most of the ancient city of Edo and incorporating the territory into what would become theSouthern Nigeria Protectorate .[ 13] [ 14]
Edo State is a diverse state that is predominantly inhabited by theEdoid people , including theEdo (or Bini) ,[ 15] Esan , Ora, Akoko-Edo,IjawOwan andAfemai people and Igala people among others.[ 16] Edo language , which is commonly spoken in Benin City.[ 17] Christianity is the dominant religion in Edo State.[ 10] Portuguese missionaries during the 15th century.Islam andtraditional religions are also practised.[ 18]
TheMid-Western Region was a division of Nigeria that came into being in 1963. It was formed in June 1963 from Benin andDelta provinces of the Western Region, and its capital was Benin City.[ 19] Bendel state in 1976.[ 20] [ 21]
During theNigerian Civil War , theBiafran forces invaded the newMid-Western state, en route toLagos , in an attempt to force a quick end to the war. While underBiafran occupation, the state was declared as the "Republic of Benin " as Nigerian forces were to retake the region.[ 22] Bendel State was split into Edo andDelta States .[ 23] [ 24] [ 20] Oba is the focal point of the Benin political system and institution is based squarely on that of divine kingship.[ 25]
Edo state has a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate with yearly temperature of 28.78 °C (83.8 °F) and it is -0.68% lower than Nigeria's averages. Edo typically receives about 183.49 millimeters (7.22 inches) of precipitation and has 265.91 rainy days (72.85% of the time) annually and at an elevation of 239.16 meters (784.65 feet) above sea level.[ 26]
Burial in Edo State WithBenin City as capital, the population of the entire state is approximately 5 million.[ 27] ethnic groups ; namelyEdo (Binis),Owan ,Esan andAfemai (Etsako &Akoko Edo ). However, the State has a high presence of residents from across the country and the world because of its cosmopolitan tendencies.Benin City has a history of being one of the foremost destinations ofEuropeans during their exploration ofAfrica continent many centuries ago. Some of these flash points have remained enviable tourists' attraction sites for the state.[ 28] Edo traditional food .
The main ethnic groups in Edo State are Édo, Etsako, Esan, Owan, and Akoko Edo.[ 19] [ 19] Ijaw Izons andUrhobos in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas, especially in the borderlands. Also,Ika speaking communities exist in Igbanke (Ika) in Orhionmwon LGA.[ 29]
Local Government Areas [ edit ] Edo State consists of eighteen (18)Local Government Areas . They are:
[ edit ] Edo State House Of Assembly Division List 2023, consists of twenty-four (24) divisions:[ 33]
Edo State Judiciary [ edit ] The Judiciary is the third arm of Government in the State, vested with the power to interpret the laws and resolve disputes in both civil and criminal matters in the State. The State Judiciary is headed by a Chief Judge. On 19 May 2023, Former Edo State Governor,Godwin Obaseki swore in Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa as Acting Chief Judge of Edo State, following the retirement of Justice Joe Acha.[ 34]
Monday Okpebholo is the current governor of Edo State and was sworn into office on 12 November 2024. His deputy isDennis Idahosa . TheEdo State House of Assembly is the legislative body. After the 2023 elections, the 24-member assembly consisted of fifteen representatives of the centre-rightPeople's Democratic Party , eight members of the centreAll Progressives Congress and one member of the centre-leftLabour Party .[ 35]
The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas.
English is the official language of the state. The major tribal languages spoken in the state areEdo ,Etuno ,Etsako ,Esan , Ake-Ievbu andOkpamheri .[ 36] Edo ,Okpe ,Esan ,Afenmai ,Akoko ,Igbanke ,Emai .[ 37] [ 38] [ 39]
The Etsako/Afemai people of Edo state have the highest population of Muslims. They live in Six local government areas within the state and their major occupation is farming.[ 37]
Areal view of the ancient city of Benin Languages of Edo State listed by LGA:[ 40]
Religion Practiced In Edo State [ edit ] Christianity constitute 90% of the population and it constitute the major religions practiced in Edo State, although a minority of the population adhere to indigenous religions.[ 41] [ 42]
The Catholic Church comprises the Archdiocese of Benin City[1] (1884 as Upper Niger) with 84 parishes under Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze[2] (2011) and three suffragan dioceses of Auchi[3] (2002) with 56 parishes under Bishop Gabriel Ghiakhomo Dunia[4] (2002), Issele-Uku[5] (1973) with 94 parishes under Bishop Michael Odogwu Elue[6] (2003), and Uromi[7] (2005) with 18 parishes under Bishop Donatus Aihmiosion Ogun[8] (2014).
TheAnglican Province of Bendel (2002) in theChurch of Nigeria under ArchbishopCyril Odutemu (2020) includes theDiocese of Akoko-Edo (2007) led by BishopJolly Ehigiator Oyekpen until he died 2022, theDiocese of Benin (1962) led by BishopPeter Imasuen (2004), theDiocese of Esan (2000) led by BishopGabriel Elabor (2020), theDiocese of Etsako (2007) led by BishopFelix Unuokhe Olorunfemi , theDiocese of Oleh (1999) led by BishopJohn Usiwoma Aruakpor (2012), and theDiocese of Sabongidda-Ora (1993) led by BishopAugustine Ohilebo (2004).
Tourist attractions in Edo State include theEmotan Statue in Benin City, Ise Lake and River Niger Beach inAgenebode , Etsako-East; Mike Akhigbe Square atfugar , Ambrose Alli Square,Ekpoma , River Niger Beaches atIlushi , BFFM Building atEwu , Obiemen lake in Agua Irrua, Igun Bronze Caster at Igun Street in Benin City, College of Agriculture and Aqua Culture Technology, Agenebode,Okpekpe with its hills and scenes and the Usomege Hills at Apana-Uzairue, Somorika hills inAkoko Edo , where a government-run tourist center atOsoso is set among spectacular scenery.[ 43] [ 44]
The state produces crude oil,[ 45] Okpella [ 46] [ 46]
The rate of
Human Trafficking in Edo State is in this region of Nigeria.
[ 47] Located in Nigeria's Southern region, Edo State accounts for the highest proportion of irregular migrants in Nigeria.
[ 48] Young girls in Edo state are enticed with false promises to leave Nigeria and travel abroad for a better life, by the traffickers.
[ 49] The traffickers in this state also use manipulation, diabolical oath and debt bondage to control their victims and force them into slavery, forced labour, sex trafficking, and organ sales.
[ 50] Mineral Resources In Edo State [ edit ] The following are the Mineral Resources found in Edo State[ 51]
Notable tertiary learning institutions in Edo state include:
List of Edo State Medical zones and associated local government areas.[ 33]
Medical Zone Local Government Name Of Hospital Medical Zone Local Government Name Of Hospital Medical Zone Local Government Name Of Hospital Abudu Orhionmwon General Hospital, Abudu[ 66] Benin Oredo Central Hospital B/City[ 67] Igarra Akoko Edo General Hospital, Igarra Abudu Orhionmwon General Hospital, Igbanke[ 68] Benin Oredo Cottage. Hospital Obayantor[ 69] [ 70] Igarra Akoko Edo Government Hospital, Ibillo Abudu Orhionmwon General Hospital, Uronigbe[ 71] Benin Oredo Stella Obasanjo Hospital[ 72] [ 73] [ 70] Etete Layout Road, Benin City Dist. Hospital, Uneme-Osu Abudu Orhionmwon Cot. Hospital Oben Ekpoma Esan West General Hospital, Ekpoma[ 74] Iguobazuwa Ovia South West General Hospital. Iguobazuwa Abudu Orhionmwon Cot. Hospital Egbokor Ekpoma Esan West General Hospital, Iruekpen Iguobazuwa Ovia South West Government Hospital Usen Abudu Uhunmwode Dist. Hospital, Egba Ekpoma Esan Central Dist. Hospital, Usugbenu Iguobazuwa Ovia North East Dist. Hospital, Ekiadolor Afuze Owan East General Hospital, Afuze[ 75] Ekpoma Esan Central Dist. Hospital, Ewu Ossiomo Leprosy Clinic in All L.G.A Specislist Hospital, Ossiomo Afuze Owan East Dist. Hospital, Otuo Fugar Etsako East General Hospital, Fugar Ubiaja Esan South West General Hospital, Ubiaja Afuze Owan West General Hospital, Sabogida Ora[ 76] Fugar Etsako East General Hospital, Agenebode Ubiaja Esan South West Dist. Hospital, Ewohimi Afuze Owan West Dist. Hospital, Uzebba Fugar Etsako East Dist. Hospital, Apana Ubiaja Igueben Government Hospital, Igueben Auchi Estako West Central. Hospital, Auchi[ 77] Fugar Etsako West Government Hospital,Agbede Uromi Esan North East Central Hospital Uromi
Federal Highways are
A2 north from Warri to Delta State via Benin City to Okene in Kogi State,A121 (part of TAH8:Trans-African Highway 8 Lagos-Mombasa) west from A2 in Benin City via Okokpon and Ugbogui to Ondo State at Ofosu,A122 north from Benin City via Odighi to Ondo State at Sobe,A232 (part of TAH8) east from Benin City via Iguomo, Ugoneki, Ugomoson, Abudu and Ossiomo and Ogan toAgbor (Delta State).Other major roads include
the Siuko Rd northwest from Benin City via Ogheghe and Okoro to Okokpon, the Ekiadoro-Olumoye-Uhen Rd north from A121 at Ekiadoro to Ondo State at Ogbesse, the Auchi-Ekpessa Rd to Federal Rd Uwhosi to Kogi State at Lankpeshi, the Auchi-Agenebode Rd east from A2 at Auchi via Ivioghe as the Ayoguri-Agenebode Rd, north from Fugar to Kogi State, the Uromi Igbanke Rd south to A232 at Agbor to Delta State, the Sakpoba Rd northeast from Ugbeka to Agbor in Delta State, the Warri-Sakpoba Rd southwest from Otefe to A2 at Ogharefe Junction in Delta State. Airports: Benin City is served byBenin Airport with flights to Abuja, Kano, Lagos and Port Harcourt.
Oba of Benin [ 78] Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede , co-founder ofAccess Bank Plc and founder of Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG)[ 79] [ 80] AdmiralMike Akhigbe , former vice president of theFederal Republic of Nigeria .[ 81] ProfessorAmbrose Alli , former governor of the defunct Bendel State. He created the Bendel State university now named after him.[ 82] [ 83] Jacob U. Egharevba ,Bini historian and traditional chief[ 84] Erhabor Emokpae , pioneer of modern arts in Nigeria[ 85] ChiefAnthony Enahoro , anti-colonial and pro-democracy activist and politician[ 86] [ 87] Dele Giwa , Nigerian journalist, editor and founder of Newswatch magazine.[ 88] [ 89] Abel Guobadia , educator and former Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Korea, former ChairmanIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC)[ 90] [ 91] PaMichael Imoudu , labour leader and founder of the Nigeria state,[ 92] Gen.George Agbazika Innih , one-time military governor ofBendel andKwara State [ 93] ProfessorFestus Iyayi , novelist and first African to win theCommonwealth Writers Prize [ 94] [ 95] Maymunah Kadiri , mental health advocate[ 96] [ 97] Ruth Kadiri , movie producer and actressSenatorAlbert Legogie , former deputy senate president in the defunct Third Republic and a pioneer member of the Board of Trustees of thePeoples Democratic Party (PDP).[ 98] Major-GeneralAbdul Rahman Mamudu former CommanderNigerian Army Signals Corps and military administratorGongola State [ 99] John Momoh , Nigerian broadcast journalist and CEO ofChannels TV [ 100] [ 101] PrinceTony Momoh , former Minister of Information and Culture[ 102] [ 103] Godwin Obaseki , former chairman of the State's economic team and Former Governor of the State[ 104] [ 105] DrSamuel Ogbemudia , former governor of the midwest region of Nigeria and later Bendel state[ 106] [ 107] [ 108] Monday Okpebholo , former Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District and Present Governor of the StateOluwole Omofemi , artist, curator, painter of the last commissioned painting of Queen Elizabeth II before her demise.Adams Oshiomhole , past president of theNigeria Labour Congress and former governor of Edo State[ 109] [ 110] ProfessorOsayuki Godwin Oshodin , former vice chancellor ofUniversity of Benin [ 111] [ 112] PastorChris Oyakhilome , founder of the Believers Loveworld Nation[ 113] [ 114] John Odigie Oyegun , First Governor of Edo state and former national chairman of the ruling APC[ 115] [ 116] ChiefJulius Momo Udochi , first Nigerian ambassador to theUnited States [ 117] Odia Ofeimun , poet and former president of theAssociation of Nigerian Authors [ 118] [ 119] GeneralGodwin Abbe , former Nigerian Minister for Interior and Defence[ 120] [ 121] Archbishop John Edokpolo , founder of Edokpolo Grammar Schools and Political Activist[ 122] [ 123] SirVictor Uwaifo , musician[ 124] ArchbishopBenson Idahosa , Pentecostal Church Leader[ 125] [ 126] Sonny Okosun , musician[ 127] [ 128] Augustine Eguavoen , former professional Nigerian footballer and coach[ 129] Felix Idubor , artist[ 130] Festus Ezeli , basketball player formerly with theGolden State Warriors [ 131] Modupe Ozolua , body enhancement and reconstructive surgery[ 132] [ 133] ChiefTony Anenih , chairman of board of trustees (PDP) Once Minister of Work.[ 134] [ 135] Gabriel Igbinedion , international business mogul, Bini high chief, and owner of ITV[ 136] [ 137] Raymond Dokpesi , owner of Africa's largest private television network and politician[ 138] [ 139] [ 140] Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen , film director, screenwriter and producer[ 141] Suyi Davies Okungbowa , fantasy and speculative fiction author[ 142] [ 143] OsazePeter Odemwingie , professional footballer[ 144] [ 145] Chris Aire -Iluobe, jeweler and timepiece designer[ 146] [ 147] Francis Edo-Osagie , businessman[ 148] Kamaru Usman , professional mixed martial artist, formerUFC Welterweight Champion .[ 149] Yakubu Ayegbeni , former professional footballer[ 150] [ 151] [ 152] Rema , musician[ 153] Philip Shaibu (b. 1969), lawmaker, politician businessman, and former deputy governor of Edo State[ 154] Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo , politician, coordinator of Michael Agbonifo shoe a child foundation[ 155] ProfT. M. Yesufu , Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, economist.[ 156] [ 157] Odion Jude Ighalo , professional footballer.[ 158] Victor Osimhen , professional footballer.[ 159] [ 160] Aisha Yesufu , socio-political activist.[ 161] [ 162] Yvonne Jegede actress, film producer, model, andtelevision personality[ 163] Zakariyau Oseni , professor of Arabic and a scholar ofIslamic studies , guardian ofArabic language and literature, an imam and poet.[ 164] Mike Ozekhome , legal practitioner and a human rights activist.[ 165] Mike Oghiadomhe , chief of staff to PresidentGoodluck Jonathan in 2014.[ 166] [ 167] Solomon Arase , former inspector general of police[ 168] [ 169] Julius Aghahowa , former professional footballer[ 170] [ 171] Sam Loco Efe (1945–2011), former Nollywood veteran actor and producer[ 172] [ 173] AdmiralAugustus Aikhomu , former chief of staff in the GeneralIbrahim Babangida administration.[ 174] Helen Paul , stand-up comedian and actress and popularly known as Tatafo[ 175] [ 176] Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen , film director and Nollywood producerHon.Joe Edionwele , politician and member of the 8th and 9thNational Assembly, Nigeria representing Edo Central Senatorial District Lucky Igbinedion politician and former governor of Edo State.[ 177] Oserheimen Osunbor , a lawyer and former governor[ 178] Osagie Ehanire medical doctor and politician[ 179] [ 180] Skales rapper, singer and songwriter.Nancy Isime actress, model and media personality.Adesua Etomi , actressOlumide Akpata , Former president of the Nigerian Bar AssociationQueen Blessing Ebigieson , actressBB02 , musician[ 181] Loretta Ogboro-Okor Peter Akpatason , politician[ 182] Maleke Moye Idowu , comedianVictor Boniface , Professional Nigerian footballer who plays as a Striker forBundesliga Club BayernBayern Leverkusen Lilian Imuetinyan Salami , Former Vice chancellor of theUniversity of Benin Asuerinme Ighodalo , a Nigerian Lawyer and Politician. 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