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Edo State
State nickname: Heart Beat of Nigeria
Location
Location of Edo State in Nigeria
Statistics
Governor
(List)		 Adams Oshiomhole (AC)
Date Created 27 August 1991
Capital Benin City
Area 17,802 km²
Ranked 22nd
Population
1991 Census
2005 estimate		 Ranked 27th
2,159,848
3,497,502
GDP (PPP)
 -Total
 -Per Capita		 2007 (estimate)
$11.89 billion[1]
$3,623[1]
ISO 3166-2 NG-ED

Edo State is an inland state in central southern Nigeria. Its capital is Benin City. It is bounded in the north and east by Kogi State, in the south by Delta State and in the west by Ondo State.

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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.[2]

On March 20, 2008, an election tribunal nullified the election of Oserheimen Osunbor (PDP) and declared erstwhile labour leader Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress as the winner. The decision was based on several voting irregularities[3].

Local Government Areas

Edo State consists of the following Local Government Areas:

Demographics

The major first languages spoken in the state are Etsako, Edo, Esan and Owan, Akoko Edo,Okpameri language and Ijaw.[4] Edo State is home to several ethnicities, among them the Bini, Esan, Afemai and Ijaw.

Education

The University of Benin,Benin City, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Igbinedion University, Okada, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City and Auchi Federal Polythenic, Auchi are among the institutions of higher learning located in Edo State.

Economy

Tourist attractions in Edo State include the Emotan statue in Benin City, Ise Lake and River Niger beach in Agenebode, Etsakor-East; and the Somorika hills in Akoko Edo. The state produces crude oil.[5]

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References

  1. ^ a b "C-GIDD (Canback Global Income Distribution Database)". Canback Dangel. http://www.cgidd.com. Retrieved 2008-08-20. 
  2. ^ Osaghae, Eghosa E (1998). The Crippled Giant: Nigeria Since Independence. Indiana University Press. p. 236. ISBN 0253334101. 
  3. ^ "Governor's Election Nullified". Africa Research Bulletin; Political, Social, and Cultural series (Blackwell) 45(3): 17419C. 
  4. ^ Seibert, Uwe (2000-04-24). "Languages of Edo State". University of Iowa. http://www.uiowa.edu/intlinet/unijos/nigonnet/nlp/edo.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-10. 
  5. ^ Ogbeifun, Greg U (April 2006). Importance of a Sea Outlet for Edo State. http://www.edo-nation.net/2006okpa6.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-10. 
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Coordinates: 6°30′N 6°00′E / 6.5°N 6°E / 6.5; 6


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