The Benin River is a river that flows through the south west of Nigeria .
29-579: The river starts under the name " Ethiope " in the south east of the state, Edo . Subsequently, it runs through various cities and villages, such as Umutu , Owah Abbi , Obiaruku , Abraka , Igun Watershed , Idjerhe Kingdom , Sapele , Mosogar and Koko . Near Sapele the Ethiope continues into the Benin. From here on the river widens into a small estuary and discharges into the Gulf of Guinea . The Benin
58-576: 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
87-514: A population of at least 100,000, as declared by the Nigerian National Population Commission after the 2006 National census. This list refers only to the population of individual cities within their defined limits , which does not include other distinct communities or extended suburban areas within urban agglomerations . A city is displayed in bold if it is a state or federal capital, and in italics if it
116-560: A result of growth and are now fully defined as a single settlement, Another type of settlement is the "Municipality", which is basically an LGA that is fully defined as its own city or town. These types of cities are usually mid-sized, although some large cities also exist as a single LGA. The third type of settlement is the "village", which is basically grouped together with several other villages into one sizeable LGA. The following table lists fully defined incorporated cities in Nigeria, with
145-607: A river in Nigeria is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Edo State Edo , officially known as Edo State , 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 ,
174-474: 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,
203-708: Is a collaboration of Federal Ministry of Transportation, Nigerian Ports Authority and Edo state government and the transaction adviser CPCS Transcom of Canada. The Port of Antwerp International has also collaborated with Edo state government to make the project easy and fast to complete and in other ways to see the Benin Port become both a cargo handling port and an industrial complex to enhance industrial production and promotion in Edo state. 5°49′54.7″N 5°9′11.3″E / 5.831861°N 5.153139°E / 5.831861; 5.153139 This article related to
232-487: 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
261-465: Is partly a branch of the Niger , as the two rivers are connected through a few streams . The river is also the hub of various commercial activities including a collection point for palm oil and kernels and timber. Another activity around the river and its port include fishing, which includes the harvesting of crayfish and shrimps. The river is also used for transportation since it is wide and deep, while
290-509: Is served by Benin Airport with flights to Abuja, Kano, Lagos and Port Harcourt. List of Nigerian cities by population The following are lists of the most populous fully defined incorporated settlements in Nigeria by population. This page consists of three different tables, with different kinds of settlements; a list for " defined cities ", listing the population, strictly within
319-616: Is the Edo language , which is commonly spoken in Benin City. Christianity 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
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#1732765875003348-459: Is the fourth largest city in Nigeria, and 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
377-458: 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
406-625: The British Empire conducted a punitive expedition of the region, destroying most of 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
435-561: 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
464-695: 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
493-519: 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
522-524: 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
551-860: 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
580-593: The Western Region, and its capital 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,
609-456: The adjoining land is used for cultivation of arable and commercial crops. The Benin river has two to three seasons the dry and hot season, from January to April it is very hot and dry, while in May to July and September is raining season. The North part of the river has an extreme temperature, very hot and dry different from the southern side of the river. A recent study conducted by WHO revealed
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#1732765875003638-540: 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
667-563: The defined city limits, a list for " urban area " population, and another list for the population within metropolitan areas . Nigerian cities are categorized into three types; there is the "Metropolis", which is characterized by having more than one Local Government Areas (LGAs). These types of cities are usually formed when large municipalities are split into smaller LGAs, to aid efficient administration and management, when small towns grow and merge into existing large cities, or both; some are also formed when urban areas of multiple LGAs merge as
696-726: 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
725-418: The primary cause of water pollution in the City of Benin. These are consolidated impacts of rainfall and construction development work carried out in the area, as well as a lack of plumbing codes. When Benin City experiences high pour of rain and flooding, water under flood tension enters the lines through breaks, inappropriately fixed joints and harmed pipes. The lack of plumbing codes or absence of such codes
754-466: The southeast and south for 350 km (218 miles), and Ondo State to 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,
783-798: 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
812-503: The state was declared as the " Republic of Benin " as Nigerian forces were to retake 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
841-419: Was likewise distinguished as one more reason for the water pollution in Benin City, The government of Edo state, under the leadership of Godwin Obaseki , have take a move to hasten and complete the proposed Port project that is on going in the Benin river. This project is fast track in order to improve the state Revenue in terms of many ways and transporting raw materials in and outside the state. this project
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