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Edo State
“Heartbeat of the Nation”
South South Zone
Since 1991
18 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Benin City
Governor
Monday Okpebholo
Deputy Governor
Dennis Idahosa
Date Created
August 27, 1991
Geopolitical Zone
South South
Area
17,802 km²
Estimated Population
~4.5 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Edo State
Edo is centred on the historic Benin Kingdom, renowned for bronze art and the Oba's palace. Benin City is a cultural and rubber-processing hub. The state combines forest agriculture, services, and growing technology interest, with strong links to Delta and Kogi.
Local Government Areas (18)
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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