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Edo

    Capital:Benin
    Governor:Godwin Obaseki
    Deputy:Philip Shuaibu
    Slogan:The Heartbeat Of The Nation

    Edo state can be found in the western part of Nigeria. It was created on the 27th August 1991 from Bendel state. Languages spoken in the state are Ebira, Edo Esan, and Okpamheri, Edo State is home to several ethnicities, among them the Bini, Okpe, Esan, Afemai, Ora, Akoko-Edo, Igbanke, Emai and Ijaw. The 2013 Population Estimate of Edo state was 4,553,667.

    Agricultural Resources:  Produces about 80% of country’s Rubber and Crepe.  Timber, Palm Produce, Cocoa.
    Points of Interest:  Royal Palace at Benin, Benin Museum, Benin Moat, Emotan Statue, Somorika Hills, Udo Tourist Centre, Benin is famous for its unique bronze, brass, ivory works of art.

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    Local Government Areas

    • Akoko-Edo
    • Egor
    • Esan Central
    • Esan North East
    • Esan South East
    • Esan West
    • Etsako Central
    • Etsako East
    • Etsako West
    • Igueben
    • Ikpoba Okha
    • Oredo
    • Orhionmwon
    • Ovia North East
    • Ovia South West
    • Owan East
    • Owan West
    • Uhunmwonde




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