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Edo State

April 15, 2023

This article is about the subnational state of Nigeria. For Japan, see Edo period. For other uses, see Edo (disambiguation).

Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria. The state population figures is expected to be about 8,000,000 in 2022.[4][5] Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria.[6][7] The state's capital and city, Benin City, is the fourth largest city in Nigeria, and the centre of the country's rubber industry.[8][9] Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State, is also known as the heart beat of the nation.[10] Edo State borders Kogi State to the northeast, Anambra State to the east, Delta State to the southeast and southsouth and Ondo State to the west.[11]

Edo
State
Seal
Nicknames: 
Heart Beat of Nigeria
Location of Edo State in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°30′N 6°00′E / 6.500°N 6.000°E / 6.500; 6.000Coordinates: 6°30′N 6°00′E / 6.500°N 6.000°E / 6.500; 6.000
CountryNigeria
Date created27 August 1991
Capital and Largest cityBenin City
Government
 • BodyGovernment of Edo State
 • Governor
(List)		Godwin Obaseki (PDP)
 • Deputy GovernorPhilip Shaibu (PDP)
 • LegislatureEdo State House of Assembly
 • SenatorsC: Clifford Ordia (PDP)
N: Francis Alimikhena (PDP)
S: Matthew Urhoghide (PDP)
 • RepresentativesList
Area
 • Total19,559 km2 (7,552 sq mi)
 • Rank22nd of 36
Population
 (2006)
 • Total3,233,366
 • Estimate 
(2022)
4,777,000[1]
 • Rank15th of 36
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
DemonymEdos
GDP (PPP)
 • Year2021
 • Total$25.81 billion[2]
15th of 36
 • Per capita$5,325[2]
10th of 36
Time zoneUTC+01 (WAT)
postal code
300001
Dialing Code+234
ISO 3166 codeNG-ED
HDI (2021)0.627[3]
medium · 12th of 37
Websiteedostate.gov.ng

The modern borders of Edo State[12] encompass region that were formerly the site of various empires and kingdoms formed in the 11th century AD, the Benin Empire.[13] The ancient city of Edo, the site of modern-day Benin City,[12] was home to some of the largest earthworks in the world.[14] In 1897, the British Empire conducted a punitive expedition of the region, destroying most of the ancient city of Edo and incorporating the territory into what would become the Southern Nigeria Protectorate.[15][16]

Edo State is a diverse state that is predominantly inhabited by the Edoid people, including the Edo (or Bini),[17] Esan, Owan and Afemai people.[18] The most common Edoid language spoken is the Edo language, which is commonly spoken in Benin City.[19] Christianity is the dominant religion in Edo State.[12] It was first introduced to the region by Portuguese missionaries during the 15th century. Islam and traditional religions are also practised.[20]

History

The Mid-Western Region was a division of Nigeria from 1963 to 1991, formally known as Bendel state from 1976. It was formed in June 1963 from Benin and Delta provinces of the Western Region, and its capital was Benin City.[21] It was renamed a province in 1966, and in 1967 when the other provinces were split up into several states, it remained territorially intact, becoming a state.[22]

During the Nigerian Civil War, the Biafran forces invaded the new Mid-Western state, en route to Lagos, in an attempt to force a quick end to the war. While under Biafran occupation, the state was declared as the “Republic of Benin” as Nigerian forces were to retake the region.[23] The republic collapsed a day after the declaration as Nigerian troops overtook Benin City. Edo State was established on 27 August 1991 when Bendel State was split into Edo and Delta States.[24][25]

People

 
Burial in Edo State

With Benin City as capital, the population of the entire state is approximately 8 million.[26] It is made up of four major ethnic groups; namely Edo (Binis), Owan, Esan and Afemai (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 of Europeans during their exploration of Africa continent many centuries ago. Some of these flash points have remained enviable tourists’ attraction sites for the state.[27] The people are known for having several Edo traditional food.

Demographics

The main ethnic groups in Edo State are Bini, Etsako, Esan, Owan, and Akoko Edo.[21] Virtually all the groups trace their origin to Benin City, hence their dialects vary with their distance from Benin City. The Bini speaking people occupy seven out of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state and constitute 57.54% of the total population. Others are as follows: Esan (17.14%), Etsako (12.19%), Owan (7.43%), and Akoko Edo (5.70%).[21] There are also Igbira speaking communities in Akoko Edo, Itsekiri communities in Ikpoba-Okha, and Ijaw Izons and Urhobos in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas, especially in the borderlands. Also, Igbo speaking communities exist in Igbanke (Ika) in Orhionmwon LGA.[28]

Governors

Name Title Took office Left office Party Notes
Colonel John Ewerekumoh Yeri Governor August 1990 January 1992 (Military)
John E.K. Odigie Oyegun Governor January 1992 November 1993 SDP
Colonel Mohammed Abul-Salam Onuka Administrator 9 December 1993 14 September 1994 (Military)
Colonel Bassey Asuquo Administrator 14 September 1994 22 August 1996 (Military)
Group Captain Baba Adamu Iyam Administrator 22 August 1996 7 August 1998 (Military)
Navy Captain Anthony Onyearugbulem Administrator 7 August 1998 29 May 1999 (Military)
Chief Lucky Igbinedion Governor 29 May 1999 29 May 2007 PDP
Professor Oserheimen Osunbor Governor 29 May 2007 12 November 2008 PDP Removed by court judgment invalidating his election[29]
Comrade Adams A. Oshiomhole Governor 12 November 2008 12 November 2016 AC which later merged with some other political parties to become APC (All Progressive Congress) in 2013
Godwin Obaseki Governor 12 November 2016 present APC then decamped to the PDP on 19 June 2020 to seek re-election[30] Reelcted 20 September 2020.[31]
 
Ososo Hills

Local Government Areas

See also: List of villages in Edo State

Edo State consists of eighteen (18) Local Government Areas. They are:

Edo State House Of Assembly (Fifth Assembly) Division List, 2013

Edo State House Of Assembly Division List 2013, consists of twenty-four (24) divisions:[32]

Edo State Judiciary

The Judiciary is the third arm of Government in the State, vested with the power to interprete the laws and resolve disputes in both civil and criminal matters in the State. The State Judiciary is headed by a Chief Judge. On the 16 of May, 2021, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki swore in Justice Joe Acha as Acting Chief Judge of Edo State, following the retirement of Justice Esther Edigin[33]

Politics

Governor Godwin Obaseki is the current governor of Edo State and was sworn into office on the 12th November, 2016.[34] His deputy is Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu.[35] The Edo State House of Assembly is the legislative body.

Electoral System

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.[36]

Languages

English is the official language of the state. The major tribal languages spoken in the state are Edo, Yoruba, Etuno, Etsako, Esan Ake-Ievbu and Okpamheri.[37] Edo State is home to several ethnicities, they are the Edo, Okpe, Esan, Afemai, Akoko, Igbanke, Emai.[38][39][40]

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.[38]

 
Areal view of the ancient city of Benin

Languages of Edo State listed by LGA:[41]

LGA Languages
Akoko-Edo Aduge; Akuku; Etuno; Enwan; Igwe; Ikpeshi; Ivbie North-Okpela-Arhe; Okpamheri; Okpe; Oloma; Ososo; Sasaru; Ukaan; Uneme; Yoruba
Esan Central Esan
Esan North East Esan
Esan South East Esan
Esan West Esan
Etsako Etsako; Ivbie North-Okpela-Arhe; Uneme[38]
Etsako Central Etsako
Etsako East Etsako
Etsako West Etsako
Igueben Esan
Ikpoba-Okha Edo, Itsekiri, Urhobo
Oredo Edo
Orhionmwon Edo; Ika; Isoko; Urhobo
Ovia North East Edo
Ovia South West Edo
Owan East Emai-Iuleha-Ora; Ghotuo; Idesa; Ihievbe
Owan West Emai - Iuleha, Ora
Uhunmwonde Edo; Ika

Religion Practiced In Edo State

Christianity and Islam are the major religion Practiced in Edo State, although minority of the population are traditional worshippers.[42][43]

Economy

Tourist attractions in Edo State include the Emotan Statue in Benin City, Ise Lake and River Niger Beach in Agenebode, Etsako-East; Mike Akhigbe Square at fugar, Ambrose Alli Square, Ekpoma, River Niger Beaches at Ilushi, BFFM Building at Ewu, 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 in Akoko Edo, where a government-run tourist center at Ososo is set among spectacular scenery.[44][45]

The state produces crude oil,[46] and other mineral resources like limestone and quarry. The state has a cement factory at Okpella[47] and a Flour Mill at Ewu which is moribund.[47]

Mineral Resources In Edo State

The following are the Mineral Resources found in Edo State[48]

Education

Notable tertiary learning institutions in Edo state include:

Healthcare

List of Edo State Medical zones and associated local government areas.[32]

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[63] Benin Oredo Central Hospital B/City[64] Igarra Akoko Edo General Hospital, Igarra
Abudu Orhionmwon General Hospital, Igbanke[65] Benin Oredo Cottage. Hospital Obayantor[66][67] Igarra Akoko Edo Government Hospital, Ibillo
Abudu Orhionmwon General Hospital, Uronigbe[68] Benin Oredo Stella Obasanjo Hospital[69][70][67] Etete Layout Road, Benin City Dist. Hospital, Uneme-Osu
Abudu Orhionmwon Cot. Hospital Oben Ekpoma Esan West General Hospital, Ekpoma[71] 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[72] 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[73] 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[74] Fugar Etsako West Government Hospital, Agbede Uromi Esan North East Central Hospital Uromi

Notable people

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External links

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  • Edo State Civil Service Commission

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This article is about the subnational state of Nigeria For Japan see Edo period For other uses see Edo disambiguation Edo commonly known as Edo State is a state located in the South South geopolitical zone of Nigeria As of 2006 National population census the state was ranked as the 24th populated state 3 233 366 in Nigeria The state population figures is expected to be about 8 000 000 in 2022 4 5 Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria 6 7 The state s capital and city Benin City is the fourth largest city in Nigeria and the centre of the country s rubber industry 8 9 Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State is also known as the heart beat of the nation 10 Edo State borders Kogi State to the northeast Anambra State to the east Delta State to the southeast and southsouth and Ondo State to the west 11 EdoStateSealNicknames Heart Beat of NigeriaLocation of Edo State in NigeriaCoordinates 6 30 N 6 00 E 6 500 N 6 000 E 6 500 6 000 Coordinates 6 30 N 6 00 E 6 500 N 6 000 E 6 500 6 000CountryNigeriaDate created27 August 1991Capital and Largest cityBenin CityGovernment BodyGovernment of Edo State Governor List Godwin Obaseki PDP Deputy GovernorPhilip Shaibu PDP LegislatureEdo State House of Assembly SenatorsC Clifford Ordia PDP N Francis Alimikhena PDP S Matthew Urhoghide PDP RepresentativesListArea Total19 559 km2 7 552 sq mi Rank22nd of 36Population 2006 Total3 233 366 Estimate 2022 4 777 000 1 Rank15th of 36 Density170 km2 430 sq mi DemonymEdosGDP PPP Year2021 Total 25 81 billion 2 15th of 36 Per capita 5 325 2 10th of 36Time zoneUTC 01 WAT postal code300001Dialing Code 234ISO 3166 codeNG EDHDI 2021 0 627 3 medium 12th of 37Websiteedostate gov ngThe modern borders of Edo State 12 encompass region that were formerly the site of various empires and kingdoms formed in the 11th century AD the Benin Empire 13 The ancient city of Edo the site of modern day Benin City 12 was home to some of the largest earthworks in the world 14 In 1897 the British Empire conducted a punitive expedition of the region destroying most of the ancient city of Edo and incorporating the territory into what would become the Southern Nigeria Protectorate 15 16 Edo State is a diverse state that is predominantly inhabited by the Edoid people including the Edo or Bini 17 Esan Owan and Afemai people 18 The most common Edoid language spoken is the Edo language which is commonly spoken in Benin City 19 Christianity is the dominant religion in Edo State 12 It was first introduced to the region by Portuguese missionaries during the 15th century Islam and traditional religions are also practised 20 Contents 1 History 2 People 2 1 Demographics 3 Governors 4 Local Government Areas 5 Edo State House Of Assembly Fifth Assembly Division List 2013 6 Edo State Judiciary 7 Politics 7 1 Electoral System 8 Languages 9 Religion Practiced In Edo State 10 Economy 11 Mineral Resources In Edo State 12 Education 13 Healthcare 14 Notable people 15 References 15 1 Works cited 16 External linksHistory EditThe Mid Western Region was a division of Nigeria from 1963 to 1991 formally known as Bendel state from 1976 It was formed in June 1963 from Benin and Delta provinces of the Western Region and its capital was Benin City 21 It was renamed a province in 1966 and in 1967 when the other provinces were split up into several states it remained territorially intact becoming a state 22 During the Nigerian Civil War the Biafran forces invaded the new Mid Western state en route to Lagos in an attempt to force a quick end to the war While under Biafran occupation the state was declared as the Republic of Benin as Nigerian forces were to retake the region 23 The republic collapsed a day after the declaration as Nigerian troops overtook Benin City Edo State was established on 27 August 1991 when Bendel State was split into Edo and Delta States 24 25 People Edit Burial in Edo State With Benin City as capital the population of the entire state is approximately 8 million 26 It is made up of four major ethnic groups namely Edo Binis Owan Esan and Afemai Etsako amp 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 of Europeans during their exploration of Africa continent many centuries ago Some of these flash points have remained enviable tourists attraction sites for the state 27 The people are known for having several Edo traditional food Demographics Edit The main ethnic groups in Edo State are Bini Etsako Esan Owan and Akoko Edo 21 Virtually all the groups trace their origin to Benin City hence their dialects vary with their distance from Benin City The Bini speaking people occupy seven out of the 18 Local Government Areas LGAs of the state and constitute 57 54 of the total population Others are as follows Esan 17 14 Etsako 12 19 Owan 7 43 and Akoko Edo 5 70 21 There are also Igbira speaking communities in Akoko Edo Itsekiri communities in Ikpoba Okha and Ijaw Izons and Urhobos in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas especially in the borderlands Also Igbo speaking communities exist in Igbanke Ika in Orhionmwon LGA 28 Governors EditName Title Took office Left office Party NotesColonel John Ewerekumoh Yeri Governor August 1990 January 1992 Military John E K Odigie Oyegun Governor January 1992 November 1993 SDPColonel Mohammed Abul Salam Onuka Administrator 9 December 1993 14 September 1994 Military Colonel Bassey Asuquo Administrator 14 September 1994 22 August 1996 Military Group Captain Baba Adamu Iyam Administrator 22 August 1996 7 August 1998 Military Navy Captain Anthony Onyearugbulem Administrator 7 August 1998 29 May 1999 Military Chief Lucky Igbinedion Governor 29 May 1999 29 May 2007 PDPProfessor Oserheimen Osunbor Governor 29 May 2007 12 November 2008 PDP Removed by court judgment invalidating his election 29 Comrade Adams A Oshiomhole Governor 12 November 2008 12 November 2016 AC which later merged with some other political parties to become APC All Progressive Congress in 2013Godwin Obaseki Governor 12 November 2016 present APC then decamped to the PDP on 19 June 2020 to seek re election 30 Reelcted 20 September 2020 31 Ososo HillsLocal Government Areas EditSee also List of villages in Edo State Edo State consists of eighteen 18 Local Government Areas They are 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 UhunmwondeEdo State House Of Assembly Fifth Assembly Division List 2013 EditEdo State House Of Assembly Division List 2013 consists of twenty four 24 divisions 32 Akoko Edo 1 Ovia South West Orhionmwon I Etsako East Uhunmwode Esan South East Esan Central Esan West Igueben Oredo West Esan North East I Ikpoba Okha Etsako West I Owan East Orhionmwon II Etsako Central Owan West Egor Esan North East II Akoko Edo II Ovia North East II Oredo East Ovia North East I Etsako West IIEdo State Judiciary EditThe Judiciary is the third arm of Government in the State vested with the power to interprete the laws and resolve disputes in both civil and criminal matters in the State The State Judiciary is headed by a Chief Judge On the 16 of May 2021 Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki swore in Justice Joe Acha as Acting Chief Judge of Edo State following the retirement of Justice Esther Edigin 33 Politics EditGovernor Godwin Obaseki is the current governor of Edo State and was sworn into office on the 12th November 2016 34 His deputy is Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu 35 The Edo State House of Assembly is the legislative body Electoral System Edit 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 36 Languages EditEnglish is the official language of the state The major tribal languages spoken in the state are Edo Yoruba Etuno Etsako Esan Ake Ievbu and Okpamheri 37 Edo State is home to several ethnicities they are the Edo Okpe Esan Afemai Akoko Igbanke Emai 38 39 40 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 38 Areal view of the ancient city of Benin Languages of Edo State listed by LGA 41 LGA LanguagesAkoko Edo Aduge Akuku Etuno Enwan Igwe Ikpeshi Ivbie North Okpela Arhe Okpamheri Okpe Oloma Ososo Sasaru Ukaan Uneme YorubaEsan Central EsanEsan North East EsanEsan South East EsanEsan West EsanEtsako Etsako Ivbie North Okpela Arhe Uneme 38 Etsako Central EtsakoEtsako East EtsakoEtsako West EtsakoIgueben EsanIkpoba Okha Edo Itsekiri UrhoboOredo EdoOrhionmwon Edo Ika Isoko UrhoboOvia North East EdoOvia South West EdoOwan East Emai Iuleha Ora Ghotuo Idesa IhievbeOwan West Emai Iuleha OraUhunmwonde Edo IkaReligion Practiced In Edo State EditChristianity and Islam are the major religion Practiced in Edo State although minority of the population are traditional worshippers 42 43 Economy EditTourist attractions in Edo State include the Emotan Statue in Benin City Ise Lake and River Niger Beach in Agenebode Etsako East Mike Akhigbe Square at fugar Ambrose Alli Square Ekpoma River Niger Beaches at Ilushi BFFM Building at Ewu 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 in Akoko Edo where a government run tourist center at Ososo is set among spectacular scenery 44 45 The state produces crude oil 46 and other mineral resources like limestone and quarry The state has a cement factory at Okpella 47 and a Flour Mill at Ewu which is moribund 47 Mineral Resources In Edo State EditThe following are the Mineral Resources found in Edo State 48 Bitumen Clay Dolomite Phosphate Glass sand Gold Gypsium Iron ore Lignite Limestone Marble Oil GasEducation EditNotable tertiary learning institutions in Edo state include Auchi Polytechnic 49 Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma 50 Benson Idahosa University Benin City 51 Edo State Polytechnic Usen 52 Edo Technical College Edo State University Uzairue formerly Edo University Iyahmo 53 Igbinedion University Okada 54 Kings Polytechnic 55 Mudiame University Irrua Samuel Adegboyega University Ogwa 56 Shaka Polytechnic 57 University of Benin UNIBEN 58 Wellspring University 59 College of Education Ekiadolor 60 College of Agriculture Iguoriakhi 61 62 Healthcare EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed April 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message List of Edo State Medical zones and associated local government areas 32 Medical Zone Local Government Name Of Hospital Medical Zone Local Government Name Of Hospital Medical Zone Local Government Name Of HospitalAbudu Orhionmwon General Hospital Abudu 63 Benin Oredo Central Hospital B City 64 Igarra Akoko Edo General Hospital IgarraAbudu Orhionmwon General Hospital Igbanke 65 Benin Oredo Cottage Hospital Obayantor 66 67 Igarra Akoko Edo Government Hospital IbilloAbudu Orhionmwon General Hospital Uronigbe 68 Benin Oredo Stella Obasanjo Hospital 69 70 67 Etete Layout Road Benin City Dist Hospital Uneme OsuAbudu Orhionmwon Cot Hospital Oben Ekpoma Esan West General Hospital Ekpoma 71 Iguobazuwa Ovia South West General Hospital IguobazuwaAbudu Orhionmwon Cot Hospital Egbokor Ekpoma Esan West General Hospital Iruekpen Iguobazuwa Ovia South West Government Hospital UsenAbudu Uhunmwode Dist Hospital Egba Ekpoma Esan Central Dist Hospital Usugbenu Iguobazuwa Ovia North East Dist Hospital EkiadolorAfuze Owan East General Hospital Afuze 72 Ekpoma Esan Central Dist Hospital Ewu Ossiomo Leprosy Clinic in All L G A Specislist Hospital OssiomoAfuze Owan East Dist Hospital Otuo Fugar Etsako East General Hospital Fugar Ubiaja Esan South West General Hospital UbiajaAfuze Owan West General Hospital Sabogida Ora 73 Fugar Etsako East General Hospital Agenebode Ubiaja Esan South West Dist Hospital EwohimiAfuze Owan West Dist Hospital Uzebba Fugar Etsako East Dist Hospital Apana Ubiaja Igueben Government Hospital IguebenAuchi Estako West Central Hospital Auchi 74 Fugar Etsako West Government Hospital Agbede Uromi Esan North East Central Hospital UromiNotable people EditOba of Benin 75 John Odigie Oyegun First Governor of Edo state and former national chairman of the ruling APC 76 77 Godwin Obaseki former chairman of the State s economic team and present Executive Governor of the State 78 79 Jeffrey Obomeghie chief executive officer of the International Hospitality Institute and Writer 80 Erhabor Emokpae pioneer of modern arts in Nigeria 81 Admiral Mike Akhigbe former vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 82 Dele Giwa Nigerian journalist editor and founder of Newswatch magazine 83 84 Senator Albert Legogie former deputy senate president in the defunct Third Republic and a pioneer member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP 85 Pa Michael Imoudu labour leader and founder of the Nigeria state 86 Chief Julius Momo Udochi the first Nigerian ambassador to the United States 87 Gen George Agbazika Innih who was one time military governor of Bendel and Kwara State 88 Major General Abdul Rahman Mamudu former Commander Nigerian Army Signals Corps and military administrator Gongola State 89 Aigboje Aig Imoukhuede cofounder of Access Bank Plc and founder of Africa Initiative for Governance AIG 90 91 Adams Oshiomhole past president of the Nigeria Labour Congress and former governor of Edo State he built Edo University of Iyamoh Edo State 92 93 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome founder of the Believers Loveworld Nation 94 95 Prince Tony Momoh former Minister of Information and Culture 96 97 Maymunah Kadiri Nigerian mental health advocate 98 99 Commander Anthony Ikhazoboh minister of sports and transport citation needed Professor Ambrose Alli former governor of the defunct Bendel State He created the Bendel State university now named after him 100 101 John Momoh Nigerian broadcast journalist and CEO of Channels TV 102 103 Professor Osayuki Godwin Oshodin former vice chancellor of University of Benin 104 105 Jacob U Egharevba a Bini historian and traditional chief 106 Dr Samuel Ogbemudia former governor of the midwest region of Nigeria and later Bendel state 107 108 109 Chief Anthony Enahoro anti colonial and pro democracy activist and politician 110 111 Professor Festus Iyayi novelist and first African to win the Commonwealth Writers Prize 112 113 Odia Ofeimun poet and former president of the Association of Nigerian Authors 114 115 Dr Abel Guobadia educator and former Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Korea former Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission INEC 116 117 General Godwin Abbe former Nigerian Minister for Interior and Defence 118 119 Archbishop John Edokpolo founder of Edokpolo Grammar Schools and Political Activist 120 121 Sir Victor Uwaifo musician 122 Archbishop Benson Idahosa Pentecostal Church Leader 123 124 Sonny Okosun musician 125 126 Augustine Eguavoen former professional Nigerian footballer and coach 127 Felix Idubor artist 128 Festus Ezeli basketball player formerly with the Golden State Warriors 129 Modupe Ozolua body enhancement and reconstructive surgery 130 131 Chief Tony Anenih chairman of board of trustees PDP Once Minister of Work 132 133 Gabriel Igbinedion international business mogul and bini high chief and owner of ITV 134 135 Raymond Dokpesi owner of Africa largest private television network and politician 136 137 138 Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen film director screenwriter and producer 139 Suyi Davies Okungbowa fantasy and speculative fiction author 140 141 Osaze Peter Odemwingie professional footballer 142 143 Chris Aire Iluobe jeweler and timepiece designer 144 145 Francis Edo Osagie businessman 146 Kamaru Usman professional mixed martial artist former UFC Welterweight Champion 147 Yakubu Ayegbeni former professional footballer 148 149 150 Rema musician signed to Mavin Records 151 Philip Shaibu born 1 December 1969 in Kaduna an alumnus of University of Jos is a Nigerian lawmaker politician and business man He is currently the Deputy Governor of Edo State Nigeria 152 Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo politician coordinator of Michael Agbonifo shoe a child foundation 153 Prof T M Yesufu pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin economist 154 155 Odion Jude Ighalo Nigerian professional footballer 156 Victor Osimhen 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