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

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
0807 777 3721
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
COVID-19: Edo urges compliance with preventive protocols

COVID-19: Edo urges compliance with preventive protocols

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Edo to establish special courts for sexual, gender-based violence offences

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Edo Poly Inaugural Lecture:  Experts charge CBN on policies to deepen use of ATMs

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Edo State
In Pictures
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Outgoing Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Edo State Command, Augustina Adesola Okueyungbo; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, with other officers of the NIS, during a courtesy visit, at the Government House, Benin City
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R-L: Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Barr. Godwin Dudu-Orumeh; Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu; UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha, during an inspection of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (right) presenting letter of engagement to a teacher under the Edo Supporting Teachers to Achieve Results (EdoSTAR) Teaching Fellows, Mrs. Ruth Ani; during an onboarding programme for EdoSTAR fellows on Tuesday in Benin City, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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A courtesy visit by the female cricket team, at the Government House, in Benin City
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Shoppers at the new Jara Stores at Ugbowo, Benin City, Edo State, during the store’s opening ceremony on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

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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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