Edo State – The Heartbeat of Nigeria

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.

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About

Edo state

Area

17,802

Square Miles

Founded

1991

August 27

Population

3,233,366

(2014)

Benin

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

Latest

News and Updates

COVID-19: Edo charges residents on second dose vaccination, insists on compliance with guidelines

COVID-19: Edo charges residents on second dose vaccination,...

Obaseki urges collaboration to protect forest reserves, combat desertification, land degradation

Obaseki urges collaboration to protect forest reserves, combat...

Obaseki receives Edo-born UFC champion, Kamaru Usman, reassures more opportunities for youths

Obaseki receives Edo-born UFC champion, Kamaru Usman, reassures...

Edo State

In Pictures

L-R: Representative of the Chief of Staff, Paul Akhilomen; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Sustainability, Mr. Lucky Wasa; Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Jimoh Ijegbai; General Manager, Rongtai Wood, Mr. Jonemy Lei and Manager, Rongtai Wood, Mr. Chen Yuan, during a one-day technical session to protect Edo forest reserves, held in Benin City.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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