27-670: Ekpoma is a town in Edo State , Nigeria. It is the administrative headquarters of the Esan West Local Government Area . Ekpoma lies on the geographical coordinate of latitude 6°45′N 6°08′E / 6.750°N 6.133°E / 6.750; 6.133 . The town has an official Post Office, and it is home to the Ambrose Alli University . Currently Ekpoma town is developing with major infrastructures, hospitals, schools, modern eateries and roads. The town
54-570: A plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas. English is the official language of the state. The major tribal languages spoken in the state are Edo , Etuno , Etsako , Esan , Ake-Ievbu and Okpamheri . Edo State is home to several ethnicities, they are the Edo , Okpe , Esan , Afenmai , Akoko , Igbanke , Emai . The Etsako/Afemai people of Edo state have the highest population of Muslims. They live in Six local government areas within
81-521: Is -0.68% lower than Nigeria's averages. Edo typically receives about 183.49 millimeters (7.22 inches) of precipitation and has 265.91 rainy days (72.85% of the time) annually and at an elevation of 239.16 meters (784.65 feet) above sea level. With Benin City as capital, the population of the entire state is approximately 5 million. It is made up of four major ethnic groups ; namely Edo (Binis), Owan , Esan and Afemai ( Etsako & Akoko Edo ). However,
108-507: Is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of the federal republic of Nigeria . As of 2022, the state was ranked as the 22nd most populous state (4,777,000) in Nigeria. The estimated state population is around 4,777,000 in 2022. Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state's capital and largest city, Benin City , is the fourth largest city in Nigeria, and
135-578: Is also secured. It has a population of over 290,000 people. It has an adult male population of over 90,000 and adult female population of over 80,000. It is politically divided into 10 wards and occupies a land mass of 502 km (194 sq mi). Ekpoma along with Uromi are the prime towns of the Esan people. It has become a congregating center for years, the Esan people from other towns have consistently taken residence in Ekpoma and Uromi. Ambrose Alli University
162-554: Is located in Ekpoma. The Raining season in Ekpoma is oppressive and over most year. the temperature varies from 63 degrees to 87 degrees. The people are mainly of Esan tribe , and are predominantly academic and non-academic staffs of Ambrose Alli University , owners of small scale medium enterprises (SME's), subsistence farmers and others which include civil service, trading, transportation and students of Ambrose Alli University . Ekpoma kingdom comprise of 12 villages or communities with several quarters and sub-communities with Eguare as
189-532: Is organized on the basis of age-grades similar to those of the villages as well as on the basis of wards and chiefs, both hereditary and non-hereditary, serving the Oba in specialised functions. The Oba is the focal point of the Benin political system and institution is based squarely on that of divine kingship. Edo state has a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate with yearly temperature of 28.78 °C (83.8 °F) and it
216-562: Is the dominant religion in Edo State. It was first introduced to the region by Portuguese missionaries during the 15th century. Islam and traditional religions are also practised. The Mid-Western Region was a division of Nigeria from 1963 to 1991, formally known as Bendel state from 1976. It was formed in June 1963 from Benin and Delta provinces of the Western Region, and its capital
243-454: Is the legislative body. The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received
270-564: Is the same with the general Esan language. The King of the town is known as or called the Onojie . This position is hereditary in which a son succeeds his father. The Onojie palace is in a community named Eguare. The village council comprises Iko-Edion, also known as the Elders, led by most Eldest in the community known as the Odionwele. The Edion are responsible for trying cases and settle disputes in
297-552: The Church of Nigeria under Archbishop Cyril Odutemu (2020) includes the Diocese of Akoko-Edo (2007) led by Bishop Jolly Ehigiator Oyekpen until he died 2022, the Diocese of Benin (1962) led by Bishop Peter Imasuen (2004), the Diocese of Esan (2000) led by Bishop Gabriel Elabor (2020), the Diocese of Etsako (2007) led by Bishop Felix Unuokhe Olorunfemi , the Diocese of Oleh (1999) led by Bishop John Usiwoma Aruakpor (2012), and
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#1732885089906324-730: The Diocese of Sabongidda-Ora (1993) led by Bishop Augustine Ohilebo (2004). Tourist attractions in Edo State include the Emotan Statue in Benin City, Ise Lake and River Niger Beach in Agenebode , Etsako-East; Mike Akhigbe Square at fugar , Ambrose Alli Square, Ekpoma , River Niger Beaches at Ilushi , BFFM Building at Ewu , Obiemen lake in Agua Irrua, Igun Bronze Caster at Igun Street in Benin City, College of Agriculture and Aqua Culture Technology, Agenebode, Okpekpe with its hills and scenes and
351-519: The State has a high presence of residents from across the country and the world because of its cosmopolitan tendencies. Benin City has a history of being one of the foremost destinations of Europeans during their exploration of Africa continent many centuries ago. Some of these flash points have remained enviable tourists' attraction sites for the state. The people are known for having several Edo traditional food . The main ethnic groups in Edo State are Édo, Etsako, Esan, Owan, and Akoko Edo. Some of
378-516: The State. The State Judiciary is headed by a Chief Judge. On 19 May 2023, Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki swore in Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa as Acting Chief Judge of Edo State, following the retirement of Justice Joe Acha. Monday Okpebholo is the current governor of Edo State and was sworn into office on 12 November 2024. His deputy is Dennis Idahosa . The Edo State House of Assembly
405-878: The Usomege Hills at Apana-Uzairue, Somorika hills in Akoko Edo , where a government-run tourist center at Ososo is set among spectacular scenery. The state produces crude oil, and other mineral resources like limestone and quarry. The state has a cement factory at Okpella and a Flour Mill at Ewu which is moribund. The following are the Mineral Resources found in Edo State Notable tertiary learning institutions in Edo state include: List of Edo State Medical zones and associated local government areas. Federal Highways are Other major roads include Airports: Benin City
432-535: The ancient city of Edo and incorporating the territory into what would become the Southern Nigeria Protectorate . Edo State is a diverse state that is predominantly inhabited by the Edoid people , including the Edo (or Bini) , Esan , Ora, Akoko-Edo, Owan and Afemai people among others. The most common Edoid language spoken is the Edo language , which is commonly spoken in Benin City. Christianity
459-528: The borderlands. Also, Ika speaking communities exist in Igbanke (Ika) in Orhionmwon LGA. Edo State consists of eighteen (18) Local Government Areas . They are: Edo State House Of Assembly Division List 2013, consists of twenty-four (24) divisions: The Judiciary is the third arm of Government in the State, vested with the power to interpret the laws and resolve disputes in both civil and criminal matters in
486-481: The centre of the country's rubber industry. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State , it is also known as the heart beat of the nation. Edo State borders Kogi State to the north for 133 km and across the Niger River for 81 km to the northeast, Anambra State to the east for about four km across the Niger River, Delta State to the southeast and south for 350 km (218 miles), and Ondo State to
513-682: The community. Messages or Information are passed from the Onojie through the Okhaimon to the Odionwele who will call a meeting of elders in order to discuss rising matters. The people of Ekpoma speak the Esan language, which is related to the Etsako, Edo and Owan languages. Their dialect of Esan is very close to the general Esan which is the Irrua dialect. The community enjoys a blend of traditional and orthodox medicine, with
540-708: The groups can trace their origin to Benin City, hence their dialects vary with their distance from Benin City. The Edo speaking people occupy seven out of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state and constitute 57.54% of the total population. Others are as follows: Esan (17.14%), Etsako (12.19%), Owan (7.43%), and Akoko Edo (5.70%). There are also Igbira speaking communities in Akoko Edo, Itsekiri communities in Ikpoba-Okha, and Ijaw Izons and Urhobos in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas, especially in
567-603: The headquarter. Though Eguare is the political headquarter of the Kingdom, Ihunmudumu is the ancestral headquarter as that's where the Otọ shrine (Alu Otọ) is located. The people of Ihunmudumu (Head town in Esan) are the once who consult the Alu Otọ. Many of these villages have been existing for centuries before they were incorporated into Ekpoma kingdom. The people of Ekpoma speak the Esan language which
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#1732885089906594-450: The health centers includes community health extension workers, nurses , auxiliary nurses and doctors . Services offered at these centers include health education, immunization , family planning counselling, treatment of minor ailments and first aid, referrals, and anti-natal. This Edo State , Nigeria location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Edo State Edo , officially known as Edo State ,
621-408: The presence of two general hospitals, some privately owned hospitals, and Government-owned health centers, and is also closely linked with Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua , where a lot of inhabitants visit to receive health care. Traditional bonesetters, traditional birth attendants, and herbal healers are also fairly distributed around the town setting. The caliber of staff commonly found at
648-417: The region. The republic collapsed a day after the declaration as Nigerian troops overtook Benin City. Edo State was established on 27 August 1991 when Bendel State was split into Edo and Delta States . The Edo people political organization is expressed in a three-tier age group system that cuts across kin groups and make age, rather than line-age affiliation, with criterion of authority. Benin city itself
675-792: The state and their major occupation is farming. Languages of Edo State listed by LGA: Christianity and Islam are the major religions practiced in Edo State, although a minority of the population adhere to indigenous religions. The Catholic Church comprises the Archdiocese of Benin City [1] (1884 as Upper Niger) with 84 parishes under Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze [2] (2011) and three suffragan dioceses of Auchi [3] (2002) with 56 parishes under Bishop Gabriel Ghiakhomo Dunia [4] (2002), Issele-Uku [5] (1973) with 94 parishes under Bishop Michael Odogwu Elue [6] (2003), and Uromi [7] (2005) with 18 parishes under Bishop Donatus Aihmiosion Ogun [8] (2014). The Anglican Province of Bendel (2002) in
702-532: The west. The modern borders of Edo State encompasses regions that were formerly the site of various empires and kingdoms of the second dynasty formed in the 11th century AD, the Benin Empire . The ancient city of Edo , the site of modern-day Benin City , was home to some of the largest earthworks in the world. In 1897, the British Empire conducted a punitive expedition of the region, destroying most of
729-566: Was Benin City. It was renamed a province in 1966, and in 1967 when the other provinces were split up into several states, it remained territorially intact, becoming a state. During the Nigerian Civil War , the Biafran forces invaded the new Mid-Western state, en route to Lagos , in an attempt to force a quick end to the war. While under Biafran occupation, the state was declared as the " Republic of Benin " as Nigerian forces were to retake
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