| Capital: |
Benin |
| Area: |
???
sq kilometres |
| Population: |
2,567,910
(1997 FOS est.) |
| Language: |
??? |
Location
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.
History
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.
Education
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.
Tourism
It has such
tourist attractions as Oba's Palace in Benin
City, Ramat Park also in Benin, Sakpoba Holiday
Resort etc.
Local
Government Areas
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.
Contact
State
Liason Office:
Edo House,
Plot 1225, Ahmadu Bello Way,
Victoria Island, Lagos.
Tel: 01-2619772
