Edo State

==Notable people==

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* [[Oba of Benin]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-24|title=Oba of Benin emerges TROMPCOM chairman|url=https://punchng.com/oba-of-benin-emerges-trompcom-chairman/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[John Odigie Oyegun]], First Governor of Edo state and former national chairman of the ruling APC<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-14|title=Odigie-Oyegun bemoans agitations for Nigeria's breakup|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/odigie-oyegun-bemoans-agitations-for-nigerias-breakup/|access-date=2021-06-20|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200924/https://editor.guardian.ng/news/odigie-oyegun-bemoans-agitations-for-nigerias-breakup/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-13|title=Oyegun to APC: Give Nigerians the change they desire|url=https://www.thecable.ng/oyegun-to-apc-give-nigerians-the-change-they-desire|access-date=2021-06-20|website=TheCable|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Godwin Obaseki]], former chairman of the State's economic team and present Executive Governor of the State<ref>{{Cite news|title='Make we stop to dey play di ostrich' - See Obaseki response to FG claims on Nigerian economy|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-56763979|access-date=2021-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=BBL - Using technology to improve teacher performance and education quality in Edo State, Nigeria|url=https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edutech/brief/bbl-using-technology-to-improve-teacher-performance-and-education-quality-in-edo-state-nigeria|access-date=2021-06-20|website=World Bank|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Erhabor Emokpae]], pioneer of modern arts in Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-05|title=Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae; Unforgettable master of African art|url=https://guardian.ng/art/erhabor-ogieva-emokpae-unforgettable-master-of-african-art/|access-date=2021-06-20|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Admiral [[Mike Akhigbe]], former vice president of the [[Federal Republic of Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-29|title=Mike Akhigbe, ex-Vice President of Nigeria, is dead, elder brother says |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/147398-mike-akhigbe-ex-vice-president-nigeria-dead-elder-brother-says.html|access-date=2021-06-20|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Dele Giwa]], Nigerian journalist, editor and founder of Newswatch magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-20|title=34 years after murder, Dele Giwa's family seeks justice, colleague insists on govt investigation|url=https://guardian.ng/features/media/34-years-after-murder-dele-giwas-family-seeks-justice-colleague-insists-on-govt-investigation/|access-date=2021-06-20|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1986-10-20 |title=Parcel Bomb Kills Nigerian Journalist Accused of Plotting |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/20/world/parcel-bomb-kills-nigerian-journalist-accused-of-plotting.html |access-date=2021-06-20 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
*Senator [[Albert Legogie]], former deputy senate president in the defunct Third Republic and a pioneer member of the Board of Trustees of the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]] (PDP).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-18|title=Update: Ex-Deputy Senate President, Legogie, dies at 66 |website=Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/139017-ex-deputy-senate-president-legogie-dead.html|access-date=2021-06-20|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*Pa [[Michael Imoudu]], labour leader and founder of the Nigeria state,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-20|title=Pa Michael Imoudu, a selfless labour leader|url=https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/pa-michael-imoudu-a-selfless-labour-leader/|access-date=2021-06-20|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Chief [[Julius Momo Udochi]], first Nigerian ambassador to the [[United States]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of Nigeria Ambassadors to US – US-Nigeria Trade Council USA|url=https://www.usnigeria.org/trade-and-diplomatic-statistics/history-of-nigeria-ambassadors-to-us/|access-date=2021-06-20|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Gen. [[George Agbazika Innih]], one-time military governor of [[Mid-Western Region, Nigeria|Bendel]] and [[Kwara State]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Major General Agbazika Innih|url=https://www.edoworld.net/General_Innih.html|access-date=2021-06-20|website=www.edoworld.net}}</ref>
* Major-General [[Abdul Rahman Mamudu]] former Commander [[Nigerian Army]] Signals Corps and military administrator [[Gongola State]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-24|title=Afemai People |website=Hometown.ng|url=https://hometown.ng/listing-item/afemai-people/|access-date=2021-06-21|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede]], co-founder of [[Access Bank Plc]] and founder of Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-28|title=Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede Soldiers on at 53|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/09/28/aigboje-aig-imoukhuede-soldiers-on-at-53/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-06|title=Aig-Imoukhuede: How Access Bank designed a winning business model for MTN|url=https://www.thecable.ng/aig-imoukhuede-how-access-bank-designed-a-winning-business-model-for-mtn-in-nigeria|access-date=2021-06-21|website=TheCable|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Ruth Kadiri]], movie producer and actress 
*[[Adams Oshiomhole]], past president of the [[Nigeria Labour Congress]] and former governor of Edo State; he built [[Edo University, Iyamho|Edo University]] of Iyamoh, Edo State.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The rise and fall of a Nigerian labor hero|url=https://africasacountry.com/2021/02/the-rise-and-fall-of-a-nigerian-labor-hero|access-date=2021-06-21|website=africasacountry.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title='I dey kampe' - See Oshiomhole reaction to Obaseki election victory|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-54276989|access-date=2021-06-21}}</ref>
*Pastor [[Chris Oyakhilome]], founder of the Believers Loveworld Nation<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-31|title=Pastor Oyakhilome has come again |website=The Nation Nigeria|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/pastor-oyakhilome-has-come-again/|access-date=2021-06-21|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-31|title=Oyakhilome condemns regulation of church services|url=https://punchng.com/oyakhilome-condemns-regulation-of-church-services/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Prince [[Tony Momoh]], former Minister of Information and Culture<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-03|title=Tinubu, Mohammed, Gani Adams, others mourn Momoh|url=https://guardian.ng/news/tinubu-mohammed-gani-adams-others-mourn-momoh/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-01|title=Ex-information minister Tony Momoh is dead|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-ex-information-minister-tony-momoh-is-dead/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Maymunah Kadiri]], mental health advocate<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=Maymunah Kadiri|url=https://newvoicesfellows.aspeninstitute.org/fellow/maymunah-kadiri/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=New Voices Fellowship|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=WOMAN OF THE MONTH: Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri – Pinnacle Medical Services|url=https://www.pinnaclemedicalservices.com.ng/woman-of-the-month-dr-maymunah-yusuf-kadiri/|access-date=2021-06-21|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204003/https://www.pinnaclemedicalservices.com.ng/woman-of-the-month-dr-maymunah-yusuf-kadiri/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Professor [[Ambrose Folorunsho Alli|Ambrose Alli]], former governor of the defunct Bendel State. He created the Bendel State university now named after him.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli|url=https://www.edoworld.net/Alli_Biography.html|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.edoworld.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-06-18|title=Buhari jailed my father unjustly — Ambrose Alli's daughter|url=https://punchng.com/buhari-jailed-father-unjustly-ambrose-allis-daughter/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[John Momoh]], Nigerian broadcast journalist and CEO of [[Channels TV]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=John Momoh |url=https://www.peacetechlab.org/john-momoh|access-date=2021-06-21|website=PeaceTech Lab |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-22|title=Mr. John Momoh|url=http://www.cfa-network.org/business-services-john-momoh|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Constituency for Africa|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202348/http://www.cfa-network.org/business-services-john-momoh|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Professor [[Osayuki Godwin Oshodin]], former vice chancellor of [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-12-03|title=Oshodin formally hands over to new Uniben VC|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/oshodin-formally-hands-new-uniben-vc/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Perishable|title=Uniben: Oshodin's Footprints News - TELL Magazine|url=https://tell.ng/special-focus/uniben-oshodins-footprints-news/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=tell.ng|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Jacob U. Egharevba]], a [[Bini people|Bini]] historian and traditional chief<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Usuanlele |first1=Uyilawa |last2=Falola |first2=Toyin |date=1994 |title=The Scholarship of Jacob Egharevba of Benin |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3171890 |journal=History in Africa |volume=21 |pages=303–318 |doi=10.2307/3171890 |jstor=3171890 |s2cid=161203337 |issn=0361-5413}}</ref>
* Dr [[Samuel Ogbemudia]], former governor of the midwest region of Nigeria and later Bendel state<ref>{{Cite web|title=Midwest/Bendel/Edo state Governors 1963-Date|url=https://www.edoworld.net/Governors_1963_to_date.html|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.edoworld.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-12|title=My father dug his grave years ago — Son|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/ogbemudia-ex-governor-midwest-bendel-dies-84/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-18|title=Eulogies as Samuel Ogbemudia is buried|url=https://guardian.ng/news/eulogies-as-samuel-ogbemudia-is-buried/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=The Guardian Nigeria News |language=en-US}}</ref>
*Chief [[Anthony Enahoro]], anti-colonial and pro-democracy activist and politician<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chief Anthony Enahoro|newspaper=[[The Times]]|language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chief-anthony-enahoro-h6ndvv5rwbw|access-date=2021-06-21|issn=0140-0460}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-24|title=REMEMBERING THE "FATHER OF NIGERIA STATE" CHIEF ANTHONY ENAHORO|url=https://fatherlandgazette.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/remembering-the-father-of-nigeria-state-chief-anthony-enahoro/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Fatherland Gazette|language=en}}</ref>
*Professor [[Festus Iyayi]], novelist and first African to win the [[Commonwealth Writers Prize]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-02-21|title=South Africa, Nigeria dominate African Region for Commonwealth Writers' Prize|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/02/south-africa-nigeria-dominate-african-region-for-commonwealth-writers-prize/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nwakobi|first=Emeka|date=2019-10-02|title=Five Times Nigerian Writers Won The Commonwealth Best Book Prize|url=https://www.eelive.ng/five-times-nigerian-writers-won-the-commonwealth-best-book-prize/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=eelive|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Odia Ofeimun]], poet and former president of the [[Association of Nigerian Authors]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-15|title=Odia: I have never been celibate, ask my girlfriends|url=https://guardian.ng/art/odia-i-have-never-been-celibate-ask-my-girlfriends/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-15|title=Buhari celebrates Poet Odia Ofeimun at 70|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/382006-buhari-celebrates-poet-odia-ofeimun-at-70.html|access-date=2021-06-21|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Abel Guobadia]], educator and former Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Korea, former Chairman [[Independent National Electoral Commission]] (INEC)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-02-04|title=Ex-INEC Boss, Guobadia Dies|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2011/02/04/ex-inec-boss-guobadia-dies/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=P.M. News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-02-04|title=Breaking News: Abel Guobadia ex-INEC boss dies|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/02/breaking-news-abel-guobadia-die/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*General [[Godwin Abbe]], former Nigerian Minister for Interior and Defence<ref>{{Citation|title=Price, Rt Hon. George (Cadle), (15 Jan. 1919–19 Sept. 2011), Senior Minister, 1998–2003, and former Minister of Defence and National Emergency Management, Belize|date=2007-12-01|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u31415|work=Who Was Who|publisher=Oxford University Press|doi=10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u31415|access-date=2021-06-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-12|title=Godwin Abbe: At 70, I Have Learnt to Be Patient, Satisfied and to Shun Materialism|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/01/12/godwin-abbe-at-70-i-have-learnt-to-be-patient-satisfied-and-to-shun-materialism/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Archbishop John Edokpolo]], founder of Edokpolo Grammar Schools and Political Activist<ref>{{Cite web|title=Politics and Legacies- Arch-Bishop John Enoyogiere Edokpolo and the verdict of history- a text presented at Edokpolo Grammar School Old Boys 50th Anniversary Ceremony- 4thDecember 2010 by Comrade Aiyamenkhue Edokpolo- SSA to the Gov of Edo State.|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/40149/politics-and-legacies-arch-bishop-john-enoyogiere-edokpolo.html|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Nigerian Voice}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Overview of Edo – Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group|url=https://www.nigerdeltabudget.org/overview-of-edo/|access-date=2021-06-21|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Sir [[Victor Uwaifo]], musician<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sir Victor Uwaifo music, videos, stats, and photos|url=https://www.last.fm/music/Sir+Victor+Uwaifo|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Last.fm|language=en}}</ref>
*Archbishop [[Benson Idahosa]], Pentecostal Church Leader<ref>{{Cite web|title=Our Founder|url=https://www.biu.edu.ng/about-biu/our-founder/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Benson Idahosa University|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dacb.org/stories/nigeria/idahosa-bensona/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=dacb.org|title=Idahosa, Benson Andrew}}</ref>
*[[Sonny Okosun]], musician<ref>{{Cite news|last=Martin|first=Douglas|date=2008-06-25|title=Sonny Okosuns, 61, Musician With Message, Is Dead|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/25/arts/music/25okosuns.html|access-date=2021-06-21|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Okosuns, Sonny |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/okosuns-sonny|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.encyclopedia.com}}</ref>
*[[Augustine Eguavoen]], former professional Nigerian footballer and coach<ref>{{Cite web|title=Augustine Eguavoen biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture|url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/15660/augustine-eguavoen|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref>
*[[Felix Idubor]], artist<ref>{{Cite web|title=Felix Idubor {{!}} Art Auction Results|url=https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Felix-Idubor/3F455E9A5FE4F72F|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.mutualart.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Festus Ezeli]], basketball player formerly with the [[Golden State Warriors]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Professional Basketball Player Festus Ezeli Works to Brighten the Future for Youth|url=https://kindhumans.com/kindhumans-blog/professional-basketball-player-festus-ezeli-works-to-brighten-the-future-for-youth/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Kindhumans|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Modupe Ozolua]], body enhancement and reconstructive surgery<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-27|title=As Modupe Ozolua Dumps 'First Love'|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/10/27/as-modupe-ozolua-dumps-first-love/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Thsidaylive|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-30|title=The Rise of Cosmetic Surgery in Nigeria|url=https://m.guardian.ng/life/the-rise-of-cosmetic-surgery-in-nigeria/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Chief [[Tony Anenih]], chairman of board of trustees (PDP) Once Minister of Work.<ref>{{Cite web|last=None|date=2018-10-29|title=Tony Anenih, former Nigerian Minister of Works, is dead|url=https://www.stearsng.com/article/fw-tony-anenih-former-nigerian-minister-of-works-is-dead|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.stearsng.com|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203607/https://www.stearsng.com/article/fw-tony-anenih-former-nigerian-minister-of-works-is-dead|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Tony Anenih – Channels Television|url=https://www.channelstv.com/tag/tony-anenih/|access-date=2021-06-21}}</ref>
*[[Gabriel Igbinedion]], international business mogul, Bini high chief, and owner of ITV<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=CHIEF (SIR) GABRIEL OSAWARU IGBINEDION CELEBRATES 86TH BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE|url=http://www.ovationinternational.com/chief-sir-gabriel-osawaru-igbinedion-celebrates-86th-birthday-in-grand-style/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Ovation Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Itv benin contact|url=https://enseignements.william-marrion-branham.com/3yyomuw/itv-benin-contact.php|access-date=2021-06-21|website=enseignements.william-marrion-branham.com|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203251/https://enseignements.william-marrion-branham.com/3yyomuw/itv-benin-contact.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Raymond Dokpesi]], owner of Africa's largest private television network and politician<ref>{{Cite news|title=DAAR Communications say na politics make goment destroy dia Abuja building|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-47955400|access-date=2021-06-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigeria shuts down private TV, radio stations tied to opposition|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/6/7/nigeria-shuts-down-private-tv-radio-stations-tied-to-opposition|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-27|title=Raymond Dokpesi Honoured with 'Zuoje' Title in Liberia|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/12/27/raymond-dokpesi-honoured-with-zuoje-title-in-liberia/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]], film director, screenwriter and producer<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen|url=https://cultureintelligence.yafri.ca/people/lancelot-oduwa-imasuen/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Culture Intelligence from RED|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Suyi Davies Okungbowa]], fantasy and speculative fiction author<ref>{{Cite web|last=africaindialogue|date=2020-02-05|title=Pushing Frontiers In African Speculative And Fantasy Fiction: A Dialogue With Suyi Davies Okungbowa|url=https://africaindialogue.com/2020/02/05/pushing-frontiers-in-african-speculative-and-fantasy-fiction-a-dialogue-with-suyi-davies-okungbowa/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Africa in Dialogue|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-08|title=Suyi Davies Okungbowa|url=https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/contributor/suyi-davies-okungbowa/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Hachette Book Group|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Osaze [[Peter Odemwingie]], professional footballer<ref>{{Cite news|title=MR P and ex-Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie gbas-gbos ontop social media|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-55157341|access-date=2021-06-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Adeoye|first=Aanu|date=2021-01-28|title=A tribute to Peter Odemwingie, a wonderful player unfairly remembered|url=https://www.planetfootball.com/nostalgia/moment-madness-shouldnt-define-peter-odemwingies-career/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Planet Football|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Chris Aire]]-Iluobe, jeweler and timepiece designer<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-03-10|title=CHRIS AIRE: A Nigerian can succeed any where in the World|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/chris-aire-a-nigerian-can-succeed-any-where-in-the-world/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-30|title=How I started top jewellery business in US with just $5, 000 — Nigerian-born international bizman Chris Aire|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/how-i-started-top-jewellery-business-in-us-with-just-5-000-nigerian-born-international-bizman-chris-aire/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Francis Edo-Osagie]], businessman<ref>{{Cite web |title=Francis Edo-Osagie biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16471/francis-edo-osagie |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref>
*[[Kamaru Usman]], professional mixed martial artist, former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] [[UFC Welterweight Champion|Welterweight Champion]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kamaru Usman Net Worth 2021, Salary & Endorsements|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/kamaru-usman-net-worth|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref>
*[[Yakubu (footballer)|Yakubu Ayegbeni]], former professional footballer<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-30|title=Portsmouth Great Yakubu Aiyegbeni Reveals New Career After Retirement|url=https://soccernet.ng/2020/10/portsmouth-great-yakubu-aiyegbeni-reveals-new-career-after-retirement.html|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Soccernet.ng|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Yakubu Aiyegbeni: How NFF, Everton and fans celebrated Super Eagles legend at 38 |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ph/news/yakubu-aiyegbeni-how-nff-everton-and-fans-celebrated-super/7k20k0rqhqyl1jl7fr51st1tp|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.goal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Adeoye|first=Aanu|date=2020-11-22|title=A tribute to Yakubu, the one-man Premier League wrecking ball|url=https://www.planetfootball.com/nostalgia/tribute-yakubu-one-man-premier-league-wrecking-ball/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Planet Football|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Rema (musician)|Rema]], musician<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-10|title=Nigeria's Mavin Records launches executive talent program, Mavin Future Five|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/nigerias-mavin-records-launches-new-exec-talent-program-mavin-future-five/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Music Business Worldwide|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Philip Shaibu]] (born 1 December 1969, in Kaduna), lawmaker, politician businessman, and deputy governor of Edo State<ref>{{Cite web|title=Page 15|url=https://metrowatchonline.com/page/15/?p=infolist%3Fpr%3D125776&lang=en|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Metrowatch|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo]], politician, coordinator of Michael Agbonifo shoe a child foundation<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-21|title=Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo speak on what inspired him to join Edo State politics, as campaign kicks off|url=https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/eghosa-asemota-agbonifo-speaks-on-what-inspired-him-to-join-edo-state-politics-as-campaign-kicks-off/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Businessday NG|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Prof [[T. M. Yesufu]], Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, economist.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-10-09|title=Prof. T. M. Yesufu, pioneer UNIBEN vice chancellor passes on|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/prof-t-m-yesufu-pioneer-uniben-vice-chancellor-passes/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=THE pioneer vice chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof |website=Encomium Magazine|url=https://encomium.ng/pioneer-uniben-vice-chancellor-prof-t-m-yesufu-dies-2/|access-date=2021-06-21|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Odion Jude Ighalo]], professional footballer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-02-11 |title=Odion Ighalo Biography Facts, Childhood, Net Worth, Life |url=https://sportytell.com/biography/odion-ighalo-biography-facts-childhood-net-worth-life/ |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=SportyTell |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Victor Osimhen]], professional footballer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Victor Osimhen: How football celebrated Africa's most expensive player at 22 |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/victor-osimhen-how-football-celebrated-africas-most/3a7vzrikgh1m1rkd6d9edrah4|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.goal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Most expensive Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen biography, net worth, cars, & latest news!|url=https://naijauto.com/market-news/victor-osimhen-6991|access-date=2021-06-21|website=naijauto.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202728/https://naijauto.com/market-news/victor-osimhen-6991|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Aisha Yesufu]], socio-political activist.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Adenuga|first=Pete|date=2021-02-24|title=The Problematic Mentality Of Aisha Yesufu's LGBTQ Activism|url=https://aninjusticemag.com/the-problematic-mentality-of-aisha-yesufus-lgbtq-activism-785f31a0c74a|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Medium|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigerian Female Activists Press to Overcome Biases |url=https://www.voanews.com/africa/nigerian-female-activists-press-overcome-biases|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.voanews.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Yvonne Jegede]] actress, film producer, model, and [[television]] personality<ref>{{Citation |title=Housegirl Lover |url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/906611470 |oclc=906611470 |access-date=2022-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Zakariyau Oseni]], professor of Arabic and a scholar of [[Islamic Studies Library|Islamic studies]], guardian of [[Arabic language school|Arabic language]] and literature, an imam and poet.<ref>{{Cite web|title=As Nigeria's Guardian of Arabic retires from Unilorin to Auchi|url=https://dailytrust.com/as-nigerias-guardian-of-arabic-retires-from-unilorin-to-auchi|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Daily Trust|date=19 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Mike Ozekhome]], legal practitioner and a human rights activist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-02 |title=Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/chief-mike-ozekhome-san/ |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Mike Oghiadomhe]], chief of staff to President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-02-10|title=Why Jonathan's CoS, Oghiadomhe resigned|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/02/jonathans-cos-oghiadomhe-resigned/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-02-18|title=Breaking: Jonathan appoints retired General Arogbofa as new Chief of Staff |website=Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/155371-breaking-jonathan-appoints-retired-general-arogbofa-new-chief-staff.html|access-date=2021-07-10|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Solomon Arase]], former inspector general of police in Nigeria <ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-04-21|title=DIG Solomon Arase appointed acting IGP|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/dig-solomon-arase-appointed-acting-igp/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-23|title=Police reform: Buhari wished Arase worked with him longer, says Femi Adesina|url=https://www.thecable.ng/police-reform-buhari-wished-arase-worked-with-him-longer-says-femi-adesina|access-date=2021-07-10|website=TheCable|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Julius Aghahowa]], former professional footballer<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-01|title=Julius Aghahowa explains why he shunned coaching|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/04/aghahowa-explains-why-he-shunned-coaching/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Julius Aghahowa biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture|url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/15643/julius-aghahowa|access-date=2021-07-10|website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref>
*[[Sam Loco Efe]] (1945-2011), former Nollywood veteran actor and producer<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-10|title=Six years after death, veteran actor, Sam Loco, comes alive in 'The Diary of Mimicko' |website=Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/239787-six-years-death-veteran-actor-sam-loco-comes-alive-diary-mimicko.html|access-date=2021-07-10|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-08|title=Remembering legendary Nollywood actor 7 years after death|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/sam-loco-efe-remembering-legendary-nollywood-actor-7-years-after-death/v7hpgbx|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref>
*Admiral [[Augustus Aikhomu]], former chief of staff in the General [[Ibrahim Babangida]] administration.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-08-17|title=Nigerians react as Admiral Augustus Aikhomu dies @72|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/nigerians-react-as-admiral-augustus-aikhomu-dies-72/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Helen Paul]], stand-up comedian and actress and popularly known as Tatafo<ref>{{Cite web|title=Helen Paul, Tatafo, Comedian, Actress, Singer, Nigeria Personality Profiles|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/Personality-Profiles/Comedians/Helen-Paul.html|access-date=2021-07-10|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sanusi|first=Sola|date=2017-03-17|title=Nollywood actors get appointment with Nigerian Communications Commission|url=https://www.legit.ng/1094260-helen-paul-ali-nuhu-ncc-ambassadorial-appointments.html|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Legit.ng |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]], film director and Nollywood producer
*Hon. [[Joe Edionwele]], politician and member of the 8th and 9th [[National Assembly (Nigeria)|National Assembly, Nigeria]] representing Edo Central Senatorial District
*[[Lucky Igbinedion]] politician and former democratic governor of Edo State.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Nosakhare. |first=Igbinedion, Lucky |url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/49861823 |title=A mid-term report of Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, Executive Governor, Edo State. |date=2001 |publisher=Ministry of Information, Youth & Sports |oclc=49861823}}</ref>
*[[Oserheimen Osunbor]], a lawyer and former governor<ref>{{Cite book |first=Oserheimen |last=Osunbor |url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/805381036 |title=Deepening democracy in Nigeria through law : an analysis of some contemporary issues in national transformation |date=2010 |publisher=Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies |isbn=978-978-8407-21-8 |oclc=805381036}}</ref>
*[[Osagie Ehanire]] medical doctor and politician<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire |url=https://www.gainhealth.org/dr-e-osagie-ehanire |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=Home |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dr. Osagie E. Ehanire |url=https://tydanjumafoundation.org/board-of-trustees/dr-osagie-e-ehanire/ |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=TY Danjuma Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Skales]] rapper, singer and songwriter.
*[[Nancy Isime]] actress, model and media personality.
*[[Adesua Etomi]], actress
*[[Olumide Akpata]], Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association
*[[Queen Blessing Ebigieson]], actress
*[[BB02]], musician<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2022-11-19 |title=In Eyes Dey Red, BBO2 knocks politicians |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/weekend-beats/in-eyes-dey-red-bbo2-knocks-politicians/ |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Loretta Ogboro-Okor]]
*[[Peter Akpatason]], politician<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hon. Ohiozojeh Akpatason biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16751/hon-ohiozojeh-akpatason |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref>
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