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Edo State

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 3.4 million

Capital: Benin

Major Town(s): Ubiaja, Auchi, Ekpoma and Uromi

Language(s): Edo

Governor: Adams Oshiomhole

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture

Nearest Airport(s): Benin City

Major Institution(s) of Higher Learning: University of Benin,

Auchi Polytechnic

Official Website: http://www.edostate.gov.ng

Description:

Edo State is situated in the central southern part of Nigeria. Its capital is Benin City. The main ethnic tribes in Edo State are Bini, Esan, Afemai, Edo, Etsako, Owan, Ijaw and Akoko Edo.

Edo State has 18 local government areas listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Akoko-Edo
2. Egor
3. Esan-North-East
4. Esan-Central
5. Esan-South-East
6. Esan-West
7. Etsako-Central
8. Etsako-East
9. Etsako-West
10. Igueben
11. Ikpoba-Okha
12. Oredo
13. Orhionmwon
14. Ovia-North-East
15. Ovia-South-West
16. Owan-East
17. Owan-West
18. Uhunmwonde

The main industry in Edo State is Agriculture and crops produced are rubber, cocoa, palm produce, yams, cassava; rice, plantains, guinea-corn, fruits and vegetables. Edo State also produces crude oil. Mineral resources in Edo State include crude oil, natural gas, clay chalk, marble and limestone.

Tourist attractions include:

• Emotan statue in Benin City
• Ise Lake
• Oba's Palace in Benin City
• Ramat Park, Benin
• River Niger beach in Agenebode, Etsakor-East
• Sakpoba Holiday Resort
• Somorika hills in Akoko Edo