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| Contact |
| Capital: |
Benin |
| Area: |
17,802
km˛ |
| Population: |
3,497,502
(2005 est.) |
| Language: |
Edo |
| Governor: |
Oserheimen Osunbor (PDP) |
| ISO
3166-2: |
NG-ED |
| Date
Created: |
27
August 1991 |
| Population
Rank: |
Ranked
27th |
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Edo
State is an inland state in central southern Nigeria. Its
capital is Benin City. It was formed in 1991 by the split
of Bendel State into Edo and Delta State.
Edo state
is home to several ethnicities, among them the Bini, Esan
and Afemai. The state is renowned for its proficiency in sports
and athletics and a culture of intellectual edification and
scholastic excellence. The University of Benin, one of Nigeria's
prominent Universities is located in Edo State, as are other
institutions of higher learning.
Edo State shares boundaries with Delta on the South, Ondo on
the West, Kogi on the North-East.
The main towns in the state are Benin, capital of the ancient
Benin kingdom which is also the state capital, Ubiaja, Auchi,
Ekpoma and Uromi.
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Edo State
came into being on August 27, 1991 when what was known as
Bendel State split into two in a state creation exercise that
also led to the birth of Delta State.
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Agriculture is
the predominant occupation of people in this State. The major
cash crops produced are rubber, cocoa and palm produce. In
addition, the State produces such crops as yams, cassava;
rice, plantains, guinea-corn, and assorted types of fruits
and vegetables
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Edo State is endowed
with abundant natural resources. The principal mineral resources
include crude oil, natural gas, clay chalk, marbles and limestone
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The State
has such educational institutions as the University of Benin,
Edo State University, Auchi Polytechnic among others. It is
known for its educational attainments as it is the home of
many distinguished scholars and is one of the highest producers
of graduates in the country.
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It has
such tourist attractions as Oba's Palace in Benin City, Ramat
Park also in Benin, Sakpoba Holiday Resort etc.
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The State is made
up of the following ethnic groups: Edo, Esan, Etsako, Owan
and Akoko Edo.
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Edo Dtate
has 14 local government areas namely: Akoko-Edo, Etsako East,
Esan South-East, Oredo, Orhiommwon, Ovia North East, Ovia
South, Owan East, Owan West and Uhunmwode.
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www.edostateofnigeria.net,
Benson Idahosa University, Benin (www.idadosauniversity.com),
Igbinedion University, Okada(www.igbinedion.com)
Schools
on The Web:
Benson Idahosa University, Benin (www.idadosauniversity.com),
Igbinedion University, Okada(www.igbinedion.com)
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State
Liason Office: Lagos:
Edo House,
Plot 1225, Ahmadu Bello Way,
Victoria Island, Lagos.
Tel: 01-2619772
Abuja:
215/2 Dodoma Close,
Zone 6, Wuse District Abuja
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