Edo State Statistics
- One of the 36 states of Nigeria
- Population is 3.21 million (2006 census)
- Capital is Benin City. It is the 4th largest city in Nigeria
- Created on 27th August 1991
- Neighbouring states are Anambra, Ondo, Delta, and Kogi States.
- Major inhabitants are Bini, Esan, Owan and Afemai peoples.
- Major religions are Christianity, Islam and Traditional religion
- Consists of eighteen (18) Local Government Areas viz:
- Akoko-Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North-East, Esan South-East, Esan West, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Etsako West, Igueben, Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo, Orhionmwon, Ovia North-East, Ovia South-West, Owan East, Owan West, Uhunmwonde
- Aduge; Akuku; Ebira; Enwan; Igwe; Ikpeshi; Ivbie North-Okpela-Arhe; Oko-Eni-Osayen; Okpamheri; Okpe; Oloma; Ososo; Sasaru; Ukaan; Uneme, Esan, Estako, Edo, Itsekiri, Emai-Iuleha-Ora; Ghotuo; Idesa; Ihievbe, Emai – Iuleha, Ora.
- Notable tertiary learning institutions:
- Auchi Polytechnic
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Edo State Polytechnic Usen
- Edo Technical College
- Edo State University, Uzairue (formerly Edo University, Iyahmo)
- Igbinedion University, Okada
- Kings Polytechnic
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
- Shaka Polytechnic
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Wellspring University
- College of Education, Ekiadolor
- College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi
