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Edo, officially known as Edo State, is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of the federal republic of Nigeria. As of 2024, the state was ranked as the 22nd most populous state (5,250,000) in Nigeria.
Edo state was formerly part of the old Bendel state of early post-colonial Nigeria, also known as the Mid-Western Region, Nigeria. This region's influence and culture reflects that of the Edo, Urhobo, Esan and other Edo related peoples. [ 8 ]
The government of Edo State serves as the governing authority for Edo State, one of the 36 states within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.It comprises three branches of government: the executive branch led by the Governor of Edo State, the legislative branch represented by the Edo State House of Assembly, and the judicial branch, including the Judiciary of Edo State and the Courts of Edo State.
The following table presents a listing of Nigeria's 36 states ranked in order of their estimated total GDP in 2021 ... Edo State: ₦3.99 9.88 25.81 2,038 5,325 16 ...
This is a list of villages and settlements in Edo State, Nigeria, organized by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes also given). [1] [2] One of such villages is Ebueneki, [3] which is situated in Ohuan ward in Uhunmwonde LGA. [4]
Edo State, situated in Nigeria's southern region, has had various leaders since Nigeria gained independence in 1960, both military and civilian. After independence, Nigeria had only three regions, and the area of the future Edo State was located in the Western Region.
The Edo State House of Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Nigerian state of Edo. [1] Chapter V, Part II of the Constitution of Nigeria, adopted in 1999, defines the role of the House of Assembly. [2] The House of Assembly is composed of 24 members, each elected from single-member constituencies across the 18 local government areas of ...
Edo traditional food consists of dishes or food items common among the people of Edo State. The State is home to various ethnic groups including the Binis (or Edos), Ishan , Afemai, Etsako, Uzebba Iuleha people [Owan] and others. The Traditional food found among these people usually involves soup and swallow. 'swallow' is a term for Nigerian ...