Edo State
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| Edo State State nickname: Heart Beat of Nigeria |
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| Governor (List) |
Oseremeh Osunbor (PDP) | |
| Date Created | 27 August 1991 | |
| Capital | Benin City | |
| Area | 17,802 km² Ranked 22nd |
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| Population 1991 Census 2005 estimate |
Ranked 27th 2,159,848 3,497,502 |
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| ISO 3166-2 | NG-ED | |
Edo State is an inland state in central southern Nigeria. Its capital is Benin City.
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[edit] History
Edo State was formed on August 27, 1991 when Bendel State was split into Edo and Delta States.
The 1992 gubernatorial election, pitting John Odigie Oyegun (the SDP candidate) against Lucky Igbinedion (the NRC candidate) was annulled on February 4 of that year by the electoral tribunal. Among Igbinedion's claims were that the Oba of Benin and one of his chiefs, Nosakhare Isekhure, unfairly supported Oyegun. Oyegun's victory was upheld on March 18, 1992.[1]
On March 20, 2008, an election tribunal nullified the election of Oserheimen Osunbor (PDP) and declared Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress as the winner. The decision was based on several voting irregularities[2].
[edit] Local Government Areas
Edo State consists of the following Local Government Areas:
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[edit] Demographics
The major first languages spoken in the state are Etsako, Edo, Esan and Owan, Akoko Edo,Okpameri language and the Ijaw languages.[3] Edo State is home to several ethnicities, among them the Bini, Esan, Afemai and Ijaw.
[edit] Education
The University of Benin, Igbinedion University, Okada and Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma are among the institutions of higher learning located in Edo State.
[edit] Economy
Tourist attractions in Edo State include the Emotan statue in Benin City and the Somorika hills in Akoko Edo. The state produces crude oil.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Osaghae, Eghosa E (1998). The Crippled Giant: Nigeria Since Independence. Indiana University Press, 236. ISBN 0253334101.
- ^ "Governor's Election Nullified" . Africa Research Bulletin; Political, Social, and Cultural series 45(3): 17419C. Blackwell.
- ^ Seibert, Uwe (2000-04-24). Languages of Edo State. University of Iowa. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
- ^ Ogbeifun, Greg U (April 2006). "Importance of a Sea Outlet for Edo State". Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
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