Edo State
Edo State is a state in southern Nigeria, created in 1991 from the former Bendel State. Its capital and largest city is Benin City.
Benin City: Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is the state capital and its principal urban center.
State creation in Nigeria: State creation in Nigeria is the process by which the country’s federal subdivisions have been reorganized and multiplied. Edo State emerged during Nigeria’s 1991 reorganization of state boundaries.
Government of Edo State: The Government of Edo State is the state-level executive and administrative authority in southern Nigeria. It administers public services and policy within the state’s boundaries.
Edo language: Edo is a language of the Edoid group spoken chiefly in and around Benin City, Nigeria. It is closely associated with the state’s historic Bini population.
Nigeria: Nigeria is a country in West Africa, bordered by Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. Edo State is one of Nigeria’s constituent states.
Bini Kingdom: The Bini Kingdom is a historic monarchy centered on Benin City, associated with the Edo-speaking Bini people. Its historic territory and institutions form a major part of Edo’s regional past.
Governor of Edo State: The Governor of Edo State is the elected head of the state’s executive branch. The governor leads the state government and implements its policies.
Edo people: The Edo people are an ethnic group of southern Nigeria, historically centered on the Benin Kingdom. Their heritage is closely tied to the state’s name and cultural identity.
Local government areas of Edo State: Edo State is divided into 18 local government areas for local administration. These areas form the state’s basic local-government structure.
Benin Empire: The Benin Empire was a precolonial West African state centered in Benin City, known for its court, trade, and arts. The empire’s capital lay within the area that became Edo State.