We are the Heartbeat of the Nation

Edo is a state in Nigeria. With Benin City as capital, it is made up of 3 major ethnic groups; namely the Edo’s in Benin, Esan, Owan, and Etsako.
About
Edo state
Area
17,802
Square Miles
Founded
1991
August 27
Population
3,233,366
(2014)
Benin

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Edo State
Government

Godwin Obaseki

GOVERNOR

Rtd. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu

DEPUTY GOVERNOR

Osarodion Ogie

SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT

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Edo State
Emergency Numbers

Below are the Edo State emergency numbers. Use this numbers when you need to contact any of the agencies.​

D
Distress call
812, 120
E
Environmental Control
08140034821
F
Fake Drugs
08342123480, 08356729109
F
Fire Services
07832345025
H
Health Facilities
08356729345, 01329109, 08356729109
T
Traffic Control
01628394, 09234502345

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Latest
News and Updates

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Edo State
In Pictures
L-R: Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Chairman of the Autocare Centre, Mr. Greg Ogbeifun, during the inauguration of the Autocare Centre and flag off of ‘Made in Edo’ products’ exhibition at the Edo Production Centre, Benin City, on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
L-R: Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Chairman of the Autocare Centre, Mr. Greg Ogbeifun, during the inauguration of the Autocare Centre and flag off of ‘Made in Edo’ products’ exhibition at the Edo Production Centre, Benin City, on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (left) presenting the 2021 budget proposal to the Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun, at the Old Legislative Chambers in Benin City, on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
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L-R: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; his wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki; Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu; his wife, Mrs. Maryann Shaibu, during the 4th edition of the Alaghodaro Summit, held in Benin City, on Friday, November 13, 2020.
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (2nd right) and the Managing Director, EdoJobs, Mrs. Ukinebo Dare (right), during an inspection of the Entertainment Hub, at the Nigerian Observer premises, in Benin City, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (2nd right) and the Managing Director, EdoJobs, Mrs. Ukinebo Dare (right), during an inspection of the Entertainment Hub, at the Nigerian Observer premises, in Benin City, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
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L-R: President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick; Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his wife, Betsy, during the 4th edition of Edo Youth Summit, with the theme, ‘Our Youth and the MEGA Agenda’, held at Government House, Benin City, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

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Visit Edo State

Edo state has five(5) main ethnic groups in the State and they are Edos, Afemais, Esans, Owans and Akoko Edos. Virtually all the groups traced their origin to Benin City, Edo State which is the nation’s heartbeat.
You are always welcome in our city! Please visit us and enjoy!

Contact

  • Government House Complex,
    G.R.A, Benin City,
    Edo State.
  • edostate@gov.ng

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