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Do not fill this in! {{Short description|State of Nigeria}} {{About|the subnational state of Nigeria|Japan|Edo period|other uses|Edo (disambiguation)}} {{Infobox settlement <!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions -->| name = Edo | official_name = | type = [[States of Nigeria|State]] | image_skyline = File:Auchi central mosque.jpg | imagesize = 300px | image_alt = | image_caption = | image_seal = Seal of Edo State.png | seal_alt = Seal of Edo State | nickname = [[List of Nigerian states' nicknames|HeartBeat Of The Nation]] | image_map = Nigeria - Edo.svg | map_alt = | map_caption = Location of Edo State in Nigeria | coordinates = {{coord|6|30|N|6|00|E|region:NG_type:adm1st|display=inline,title}} | coor_pinpoint = | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Nigeria | established_title = [[List of Nigerian states by date of statehood|Date created]] | established_date = 27 August 1991 | seat_type = [[List of Nigerian state capitals|Capital and Largest city]] | seat = [[Benin City]] | government_footnotes = | governing_body = Government of Edo State | leader_party = [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]] | leader_title = [[List of Nigerian state governors|Governor]] <br /> ([[List of Governors of Edo State|List]]) | leader_name = [[Godwin Obaseki]] | leader_title1 = Deputy Governor | leader_name1 = [[Philip Shaibu]] ([[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]]) | leader_title2 = Legislature | leader_name2 = [[Edo State House of Assembly]] | leader_title3 = [[Senate of Nigeria|Senators]] | leader_name3 = {{Nowrap|[[Edo Central Senatorial District|C]]: [[Monday Okpebholo]] ([[All Progressives Congress|APC]])}}<br />{{Nowrap|[[Edo North Senatorial District|N]]: [[Adams Oshiomhole]] ([[All Progressives Congress|APC]])}}<br />{{Nowrap|[[Edo South Senatorial District|S]]: [[Neda Imasuen]] ([[Labour Party (Nigeria)|LP]])}} | leader_title4 = [[Nigerian House of Representatives|Representatives]] | leader_name4 = [[Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Edo|List]] | unit_pref = Metric<!-- or US or UK --> | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 19,559 | area_rank = [[List of Nigerian states by area|22nd of 36]] | area_note = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_footnotes = | population_total = 3,233,366 | population_as_of = 2006 | population_est = 4,777,000<ref name="Edo (State, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location">{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/nigeria/admin/NGA012__edo/|title=Edo (State, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location|language=en-UK|access-date=5 January 2023}}</ref> | pop_est_as_of = 2022 | population_rank = [[List of Nigerian states by population|15th of 36]] | population_density_km2 = 244 | population_note = | population_demonym = Edos | demographics_type1 = [[List of Nigerian states by GDP|GDP (PPP)]] | demographics1_footnotes = | demographics1_title1 = Year | demographics1_info1 = 2021 | demographics1_title2 = Total | demographics1_info2 = $25.81 billion<ref name="C-GIDD GDP">{{cite web |date=2022-10-13 |year=2022 |editor-last=Okeowo |editor-first=Gabriel |editor2-last=Fatoba |editor2-first=Iyanuoluwa |title=State of States 2022 Edition |url=https://yourbudgit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-State-of-states_Official.pdf |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Budgit.org |publisher=BudgIT |publication-date=2022-10-13}}</ref><br />[[List of Nigerian states by GDP|15th of 36]] | demographics1_title3 = Per capita | demographics1_info3 = $5,325<ref name="C-GIDD GDP" /><br />[[List of Nigerian states by GDP|10th of 36]] | timezone1 = [[West Africa Time|WAT]] | utc_offset1 = +01 | postal_code_type = postal code | postal_code = 300001 | area_code_type = Dialing Code | area_code = +234 | iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:NG|NG-ED]] | blank_name_sec1 = [[Human Development Index|HDI]] (2021) | blank_info_sec1 = 0.627<ref name="GlobalDataLab">{{Cite web|url=https://hdi.globaldatalab.org/areadata/shdi/|title=Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab|website=hdi.globaldatalab.org|language=en|access-date=13 September 2018}}</ref><br />{{color|#fc0|medium}} Β· [[List of Nigerian states by Human Development Index|12th of 37]] | website = [http://www.edostate.gov.ng edostate.gov.ng] | footnotes = }} '''Edo''', officially known as '''Edo State''', is a [[States of Nigeria|state]] in the [[South South|South-South]] [[Geopolitical zones of Nigeria|geopolitical zone]] of the federal republic of [[Nigeria]]. As of 2006 national population census, the state was ranked as the [[List of Nigerian states by population|22nd most populous state]] (3,233,366) in Nigeria. The estimated state population is around 4,777,000 in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigeria Census - Nigeria Data Portal|url=https://nigeria.opendataforafrica.org/xspplpb/nigeria-census|access-date=2021-07-08|website=nigeria.opendataforafrica.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |title=Figure S1: Correlations between citation index (WoSCC) and time cited (WOSCC) (A); citation index (Scopus) and time cited (Scopus) (B); citation index (Scopus) and citation index (WoSCC) (C) |doi=10.7717/peerj.6411/supp-1 |doi-access=free }}</ref> Edo State is the [[List of Nigerian states by area|22nd largest State]] by landmass in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-01-05 |title=World Gazetteer: Nigeria - administrative divisions (per geographical... |url=http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=1133987757&men=gadm&lng=en&gln=xx&dat=32&geo=-158&srt=pnan&col=aohdq&srt=apnn |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130105064307/http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=1133987757&men=gadm&lng=en&gln=xx&dat=32&geo=-158&srt=pnan&col=aohdq&srt=apnn |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-05 |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=archive.ph}}</ref> The state's capital and largest city, [[Benin City]], is the [[List of Nigerian cities by population|fourth]] largest city in Nigeria, and the centre of the country's [[rubber]] industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Benin City {{!}} History & Facts|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Benin-City|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2018-06-08|title=Obaseki Revives N5.1bn Urhonigbe Rubber Plantation|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/06/08/obaseki-revives-n5-1bn-urhonigbe-rubber-plantation/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US}}</ref> Created in 1991 from the former [[Bendel State]], it is also known as the heart beat of the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Edo state: The heartbeat of the Nation |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2012/03/26/edo-state-the-heartbeat-of-the-nation/ |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=Channels Television}}</ref> Edo State borders [[Kogi State]] to the north for 133 km and across the Niger River for 81 km to the northeast, [[Anambra State]] to the east for about four km across the Niger River, [[Delta State]] to the southeast and south for 350 km (218 miles), and [[Ondo State]] to the west.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Edo {{!}} State, Nigeria |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Edo-state-Nigeria |access-date=2022-07-24 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> The modern borders of Edo State<ref name="Value added in industry">{{Cite journal |title=Value added in industry |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/530668747518 |access-date=2023-01-28 |doi=10.1787/530668747518 }}</ref> encompasses regions that were formerly the site of various empires and kingdoms of the second dynasty formed in the [[11th century|11th century AD]], the [[Benin Empire]].{{sfn|Strayer|2013|pp=695-696}} The ancient city of [[Benin City|Edo]], the site of modern-day [[Benin City]],<ref name="Value added in industry"/> was home to some of the largest [[Earthworks (engineering)|earthworks]] in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Koutonin|first=Mawuna|date=2016-03-18|title=Story of cities #5: Benin City, the mighty medieval capital now lost without trace|url=http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/mar/18/story-of-cities-5-benin-city-edo-nigeria-mighty-medieval-capital-lost-without-trace|access-date=2021-03-15|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> In 1897, the [[British Empire]] conducted a [[Benin Expedition of 1897|punitive expedition]] of the region, destroying most of the ancient city of Edo and incorporating the territory into what would become the [[Southern Nigeria Protectorate]].<ref name="jstor.org">{{cite journal|last=Obinyan|first=T. U.|date=September 1988|title=The Annexation of Benin|journal=Journal of Black Studies|publisher=Sage |volume=19|issue=1|pages=29β40|doi=10.1177/002193478801900103|jstor=2784423|s2cid=142726955}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Koutonin|first=Mawuna|date=2016-03-18|title=Story of cities #5: Benin City, the mighty medieval capital now lost without trace|url=http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/mar/18/story-of-cities-5-benin-city-edo-nigeria-mighty-medieval-capital-lost-without-trace|access-date=2021-07-10|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> Edo State is a diverse state that is predominantly inhabited by the [[Edoid languages|Edoid people]], including the [[Edo people|Edo (or Bini)]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edo|url=https://nalrc.indiana.edu/doc/brochures/edo.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200530174806/https://nalrc.indiana.edu/doc/brochures/edo.pdf |archive-date=2020-05-30 }}</ref> [[Esan people|Esan]], Ora, Akoko-Edo, [[Owan]] and [[Afemai people]] among others.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Refugees|first=United Nations High Commissioner for|title=Nigeria: Esan ethnic group; whether it is a sub-group of the Yoruba; religions practised; whether members of this ethnic group engage in Ogboni practices|url=https://www.refworld.org/docid/3f7d4de138.html|access-date=2021-03-15|website=Refworld|language=en}}</ref> The most common Edoid language spoken is the [[Edo language]], which is commonly spoken in Benin City.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edo language, alphabet and pronunciation|url=https://omniglot.com/writing/edo.htm|access-date=2021-03-15|website=omniglot.com}}</ref> [[Christianity in Nigeria|Christianity]] is the dominant religion in Edo State.<ref name="Value added in industry"/> It was first introduced to the region by [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]] [[Christian mission|missionaries]] during the 15th century. [[Islam in Nigeria|Islam]] and [[Ethnic religion|traditional religions]] are also practised.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Benin kingdom/Edo state Religions|url=https://www.edoworld.net/EdotourismReligion.html|access-date=2021-03-15|website=www.edoworld.net}}</ref> == History == The [[Mid-Western Region, Nigeria|Mid-Western Region]] was a division of Nigeria from 1963 to 1991, formally known as [[Bendel State|Bendel state]] from 1976.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=L.Franklin |first=Blitz |title=The politics and administration of Nigerian government |publisher=African university press |year=1965 |location=Zaria |pages=281 |language=English}}</ref> It was formed in June 1963 from Benin and [[Delta State|Delta]] provinces of the Western Region, and its capital was Benin City.<ref name="About Edo">{{Cite web|date=2019-07-11|title=About Edo|url=https://www.edostate.gov.ng/about-edo-2/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Edo State|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-07-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185139/https://www.edostate.gov.ng/about-edo-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was renamed a province in 1966, and in 1967 when the other provinces were split up into several states, it remained territorially intact, becoming a state.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edo state: The heartbeat of the Nation|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2012/03/26/edo-state-the-heartbeat-of-the-nation/|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Channels Television}}</ref> During the [[Nigerian Civil War]], the [[Biafra]]n forces invaded the new [[Mid-Western Region, Nigeria|Mid-Western]] state, en route to [[Lagos State|Lagos]], in an attempt to force a quick end to the war. While under [[Biafra]]n occupation, the state was declared as the "[[Republic of Benin (1967)|Republic of Benin]]" as Nigerian forces were to retake the region.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-21|title=The Republic of Benin was one of the shortest-lived countries in history|url=https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/12/21/the-republic-of-benin-was-one-of-the-shortest-lived-countries-in-history/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The Vintage News|language=en}}</ref> The republic collapsed a day after the declaration as Nigerian troops overtook Benin City. Edo State was established on 27 August 1991 when [[Bendel State]] was split into Edo and [[Delta State]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Unveiling Nigeria - state|url=https://www.unveilingnigeria.ng/index.php/geopolitical-zone/edo-state|access-date=2021-07-09|website=www.unveilingnigeria.ng|archive-date=2021-07-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709191006/https://www.unveilingnigeria.ng/index.php/geopolitical-zone/edo-state|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Bondarenko|first1=Dmitri M.|last2=Roese|first2=Peter M.|date=1999|title=Benin Prehistory: The Origin and Settling down of the Edo|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/40465021|journal=Anthropos|volume=94|issue=4/6|pages=542β552|jstor=40465021 |issn=0257-9774}}</ref> The Edo people political organization is expressed in a three-tier age group system that cuts across kin groups and make age, rather than line-age affiliation, with criterion of authority.<ref name=":0" /> Benin city itself is organized on the basis of age-grades similar to those of the villages as well as on the basis of wards and chiefs, both hereditary and non-hereditary, serving the Oba in specialised functions. The [[Oba of Benin|Oba]] is the focal point of the Benin political system and institution is based squarely on that of divine kingship.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Obayan |first=E.O. |date=November 1964 |title=The machinery of planning in Eastern Nigeria |journal=The Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies |volume=4 |issue=3 |pages=250}}</ref> == Geography == === Climate === Edo state has a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate with yearly temperature of 28.78Β°C (83.8Β°F) and it is -0.68% lower than Nigeria's averages. Edo typically receives about 183.49 millimeters (7.22 inches) of precipitation and has 265.91 rainy days (72.85% of the time) annually and at an elevation of 239.16 meters (784.65 feet) above sea level.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Edo, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Weather Averages and Historical Data |url=https://tcktcktck.org/nigeria/edo |access-date=2023-06-30 |website=tcktcktck.org}}</ref> == People == [[File:Burial in Edo State.jpg|thumb|Burial in Edo State]] With [[Benin City]] as capital, the population of the entire state is approximately 5 million.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-11|title=About Edo|url=https://www.edostate.gov.ng/about-edo-2/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Edo State|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-07-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185139/https://www.edostate.gov.ng/about-edo-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is made up of four major [[ethnic group]]s; namely [[Edo people|Edo]] (Binis), [[Owan]], [[Esan people|Esan]] and [[Afemai]] ([[Etsakα» people|Etsako]] & [[Akoko Edo]]). However, the State has a high presence of residents from across the country and the world because of its cosmopolitan tendencies. [[Benin City]] has a history of being one of the foremost destinations of [[Ethnic groups in Europe|Europeans]] during their exploration of [[Africa]] continent many centuries ago. Some of these flash points have remained enviable tourists' attraction sites for the state.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-11|title=About Edo|url=https://www.edostate.gov.ng/about-edo-2/|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Edo State|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-07-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185139/https://www.edostate.gov.ng/about-edo-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The people are known for having several [[Edo traditional food]]. ===Demographics=== The main ethnic groups in Edo State are Γdo, Etsako, Esan, Owan, and Akoko Edo.<ref name="About Edo"/> Virtually all the groups trace their origin to Benin City, hence their dialects vary with their distance from Benin City. The Edo speaking people occupy seven out of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state and constitute 57.54% of the total population. Others are as follows: Esan (17.14%), Etsako (12.19%), Owan (7.43%), and Akoko Edo (5.70%).<ref name="About Edo"/> There are also [[Ebira language|Igbira]] speaking communities in Akoko Edo, Itsekiri communities in Ikpoba-Okha, and [[Ijaw people|Ijaw]] Izons and [[Urhobo people|Urhobos]] in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas, especially in the borderlands. Also, [[Ika people|Ika]] speaking communities exist in Igbanke (Ika) in Orhionmwon LGA.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-17 |title=Edo: Igbo community in Edo declare support for Obaseki |url=https://peoplesdailyng.com/edo-igbo-community-in-edo-declare-support-for-obaseki/ |access-date=2021-07-10 |website=Peoples Daily Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref> == Governors == {| class="sortable"i !Name !Title !Took office !Left office !Party !Notes |- |Colonel [[John Ewerekumoh Yeri]] |[[Governor]] |August 1990 |January 1992 |(Military) | |- |[[John Odigie Oyegun|John E.K. Odigie Oyegun]] |Governor |January 1992 |November 1993 |SDP | |- |Colonel [[Mohammed Abul-Salam Onuka]] |[[Administrator of the government|Administrator]] |9 December 1993 |14 September 1994 |(Military) | |- |Colonel [[Bassey Asuquo]] |Administrator |14 September 1994 |22 August 1996 |(Military) | |- |Group Captain [[Baba Adamu Iyam]] |Administrator |22 August 1996 |7 August 1998 |(Military) | |- |Navy Captain [[Anthony Onyearugbulem]] |Administrator |7 August 1998 |29 May 1999 |(Military) | |- |Chief [[Lucky Igbinedion]] |Governor |29 May 1999 |29 May 2007 |[[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]] | |- |Professor [[Oserheimen Osunbor]] |[[Governor]] |29 May 2007 |12 November 2008 |[[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]] |Removed by court judgment invalidating his election<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-04-03 |title=The grand conspiracy that removed me as governor- Prof Osunbor |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/04/the-grand-conspiracy-that-removed-me-as-governor-prof-osunbor/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |Comrade [[Adams Oshiomhole|Adams A. Oshiomhole]] |Governor |12 November 2008 |12 November 2016 |[[Action Congress|AC]] which later merged with some other political parties to become APC ([[All Progressives Congress|All Progressive Congress]]) in 2013 | |- |[[Godwin Obaseki]] |[[Governor]] |12 November 2016 |present |[[All Progressive Congress|APC]] then decamped to the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|PDP]] on 19 June 2020 to seek re-election<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/breaking-edo-2020-governor-obaseki-formally-joins-pdp/|access-date=19 June 2020|title=BREAKING: EDO 2020: Governor Obaseki formally joins PDP|website=www.vanguardngr.com|date=19 June 2020}}</ref> |Reelcted 20 September 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nigerian opposition governor wins re-election |url=https://news.yahoo.com/nigerian-opposition-governor-wins-election-152121634.html |access-date=20 September 2020 |work=news.yahoo.com |agency=AFP |date=20 September 2020}}</ref> |} [[File:Ososo2.jpg|300px|thumb|Ososo Hills]] == Local Government Areas == {{See also|List of villages in Edo State}} Edo State consists of eighteen (18) [[local government areas of Nigeria|Local Government Areas]]. They are: {{div col|colwidth=10em}} *[[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]] {{div col end}} == Edo State House Of Assembly (Fifth Assembly) Division List, 2013 == Edo State House Of Assembly Division List 2013, consists of twenty-four (24) divisions:<ref name="opendata.edostate.gov.ng">{{Cite web|url=http://www.opendata.edostate.gov.ng/|title=Edo State OpenData β ...open government|language=en-US|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=29 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429112413/http://www.opendata.edostate.gov.ng/|url-status=dead}}</ref> {{div col|colwidth=10em}} *[[Akoko-Edo]] 1 *[[Ovia South-West]] *[[Orhionmwon]] I *[[Etsako East]] *[[Uhunmwonde]] *[[Esan South-East]] *[[Esan Central]] *[[Esan West]] *[[Igueben]] *[[Oredo|Oredo West]] *[[Esan North-East|Esan North-East I]] *[[Ikpoba-Okha]] *[[Etsako West|Etsako West I]] *[[Owan East]] *[[orhionmwon|Orhionmwon II]] *[[Etsako Central]] *[[Owan West]] *[[Egor]] *[[Esan North-East|Esan North-East II]] *[[Akoko-Edo|Akoko-Edo II]] *[[Ovia North-East|Ovia North-East II]] *[[Oredo|Oredo East]] *[[Ovia North-East|Ovia North-East I]] *[[Etsako West|Etsako West II]] {{div col end}} == Edo State Judiciary == The Judiciary is the third arm of Government in the State, vested with the power to interpret the laws and resolve disputes in both civil and criminal matters in the State. The State Judiciary is headed by a Chief Judge. On 19 May 2023, Edo State Governor, [[Godwin Obaseki]] swore in Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa as Acting Chief Judge of Edo State, following the retirement of Justice Joe Acha.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-17 |title=EDO: Obaseki swears in Acting Chief Judge, promises accelerated judicial reforms |url=https://guardian.ng/features/law/obaseki-swears-in-acting-chief-judge-promises-accelerated-judicial-reforms/|access-date=2023-05-24 |website=GUARDIAN Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> == Politics == Governor [[Godwin Obaseki]] is the current governor of Edo State and was sworn into office on the 12th of November 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Edo State Governor |url=https://www.nggovernorsforum.org/index.php/the-ngf/governors/560-edo-state-governor |access-date=2022-08-20 |website=www.nggovernorsforum.org}}</ref> His deputy is Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-24 |title=Obaseki begins vacation, transfers powers to deputy |url=https://punchng.com/obaseki-begins-vacation-transfers-powers-to-deputy/ |access-date=2022-08-20 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> The [[Edo State House of Assembly]] is the legislative body. === Electoral System === The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oguntola |first=Tunde |date=2022-09-27 |title=2023: Next President, Govs Must Get Two-thirds Spread, Says INEC |url=https://leadership.ng/2023-next-president-govs-must-get-two-thirds-spread-says-inec/ |access-date=2023-02-24 |language=en-US}}</ref> ==Languages== English is the official language of the state. The major tribal languages spoken in the state are [[Edo language|Edo]], [[Etuno language|Etuno]], [[Etsako language|Etsako]], [[Esan language|Esan]], Ake-Ievbu and [[Okpamheri language|Okpamheri]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uiowa.edu/intlinet/unijos/nigonnet/nlp/edo.htm |title=Languages of Edo State |access-date=10 November 2007 |last=Seibert |first=Uwe |publisher=[[University of Iowa]] |date=24 April 2000 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213104230/http://www.uiowa.edu/intlinet/unijos/nigonnet/nlp/edo.htm |archive-date=13 December 2007 }}</ref> Edo State is home to several ethnicities, they are the [[Edo people|Edo]], [[Okpe]], [[Esan people|Esan]], [[Afenmai people|Afenmai]], [[Akoko]], [[Ika people|Igbanke]], [[Emai people|Emai]].<ref name="allnigeriainfo.ng">{{Cite web|title=Full List of Tribes in Edo State Nigeria |website=AllNigeriaInfo|url=https://allnigeriainfo.ng/tribes-in-edo/|access-date=2022-01-31|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-10-27|title=Benin: City of tradition and culture|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/benin-city-of-tradition-and-culture/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Edo Β» Facts.ng|url=https://www.facts.ng/nigerian-states/edo/|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Facts.ng|language=en-US}}</ref> The Etsako/Afemai people of Edo state have the highest population of Muslims. They live in Six local government areas within the state and their major occupation is farming.<ref name="allnigeriainfo.ng"/> [[File:Areal view of the ancient city of Benin.jpg|300px|thumb|Areal view of the ancient city of Benin]] Languages of Edo State listed by LGA:<ref name=e22>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ethnologue.com/country/NG|title=Nigeria|work=Ethnologue|edition=22|access-date=10 January 2020}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" ! LGA !! Languages |- | [[Akoko-Edo]] || Aduge; Akuku; Etuno; Enwan; Igwe; Ikpeshi; Ivbie North-Okpela-Arhe; Okpamheri; Okpe; Oloma; Ososo; Sasaru; Ukaan; Uneme; Yoruba |- | [[Esan Central]] || Esan |- | [[Esan North East]] || Esan |- | [[Esan South East]] || Esan |- |[[Esan West]] || Esan |- | [[Etsako]] || Etsako; Ivbie North-Okpela-Arhe; Uneme<ref name="allnigeriainfo.ng"/> |- | [[Etsako Central]] || Etsako |- | [[Etsako East]] || Etsako |- | [[Etsako West]] || Etsako |- | [[Igueben]] || Esan |- | [[Ikpoba-Okha]] || Edo, Itsekiri, Urhobo |- |[[Oredo]] |Edo |- | [[Orhionmwon]] || Edo; Ika; Isoko; Urhobo |- | [[Ovia North-East|Ovia North East]]|| Edo |- | [[Ovia South-West|Ovia South West]]|| Edo |- | [[Owan East]] || Emai-Iuleha-Ora; Ghotuo; Idesa; Ihievbe |- |[[Owan West]]|| Emai - Iuleha, Ora |- | [[Uhunmwonde]] || Edo; Ika |} ==Religion Practiced In Edo State== Christianity and Islam are the major religions practiced in Edo State, although a minority of the population adhere to indigenous religions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-23 |title=Edo 2020: Group vows to boycott poll if Muslim candidate is not fielded |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/edo-2020-group-vows-to-boycott-poll-if-muslim-candidate-is-not-fielded/ |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-10-27 |title=Benin: City of tradition and culture |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/benin-city-of-tradition-and-culture/ |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Catholic Church comprises the Archdiocese of Benin City [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dbeni.html] (1884 as Upper Niger) with 84 parishes under Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bakub.html] (2011) and three suffragan dioceses of Auchi [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/daucn.html](2002) with 56 parishes under Bishop Gabriel Ghiakhomo Dunia [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdunia.html](2002), Issele-Uku [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/disse.html](1973) with 94 parishes under Bishop Michael Odogwu Elue [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bodog.html](2003), and Uromi [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/durom.html] (2005) with 18 parishes under Bishop Donatus Aihmiosion Ogun [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bogun.html] (2014). The [[Anglican Province of Bendel]] (2002) in the [[Church of Nigeria]] under Archbishop [[Cyril Odutemu]] (2020) includes the [[Anglican Diocese of Akoko-Edo|Diocese of Akoko-Edo]] (2007) led by Bishop [[Jolly Ehigiator Oyekpen]] until he died 2022, the [[Anglican Diocese of Benin|Diocese of Benin]] (1962) led by Bishop [[Peter Imasuen]] (2004), the [[Anglican Diocese of Esan|Diocese of Esan]] (2000) led by Bishop [http://Gabriel%20Elabor Gabriel Elabor] (2020), the [[Anglican Diocese of Etsako| Diocese of Etsako]] (2007) led by Bishop [[Felix Olorunfemi|Felix Unuokhe Olorunfemi]], the [[Anglican Diocese of Oleh|Diocese of Oleh]] (1999) led by Bishop [[John Aruakpor|John Usiwoma Aruakpor]] (2012), and the [[Anglican Diocese of Sabongidda-Ora|Diocese of Sabongidda-Ora]] (1993) led by Bishop [[Augustine Ohilebo]] (2004). ==Economy== Tourist attractions in Edo State include the [[Emotan Statue]] in Benin City, Ise Lake and River Niger Beach in [[Agenebode]], Etsako-East; Mike Akhigbe Square at [[fugar]], Ambrose Alli Square, [[Ekpoma]], River Niger Beaches at Ilushi, BFFM Building at [[Ewu]], Obiemen lake in Agua Irrua , Igun Bronze Caster at Igun Street in Benin City, College of Agriculture and Aqua Culture Technology, Agenebode, [[Okpekpe]] with its hills and scenes and the Usomege Hills at Apana-Uzairue, Somorika hills in [[Akoko Edo]], where a government-run tourist center at [[Ososo]] is set among spectacular scenery.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Edo_State.html |title=Edo State |publisher=NigeriaGalleria |access-date=28 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlinenigeria.com/tours/tour2.asp |title=70 Exciting Tourist Spots |publisher=OnlineNigeria |access-date=28 December 2009}}</ref> The state produces crude oil,<ref>{{cite web |last=Ogbeifun |first=Greg U |title=Importance of a Sea Outlet for Edo State |date=April 2006 |url=http://www.edo-nation.net/2006okpa6.htm |access-date=10 November 2007}}</ref> and other mineral resources like limestone and quarry. The state has a cement factory at [[Okpella]]<ref name="oer.unizik.edu.ng">{{Cite web |title=Cement Manufacturing / Production in Nigeria. A Case Study of Edo Cement Factory, Ukpilla, Edo State |url=https://oer.unizik.edu.ng/download/cement-manufacturing-production-nigeria-case-study-edo-cement-factory-ukpilla-edo-state/ |access-date=2022-08-15 |website=NAU :: Open Educational Resources |language=en-US}}</ref> and a Flour Mill at Ewu which is moribund.<ref name="oer.unizik.edu.ng"/> ===Human trafficking === {{excerpt|Human trafficking in Edo State}} == Mineral Resources In Edo State == The following are the Mineral Resources found in Edo State<ref>{{Cite web |title=Natural Resources β Welcome To The Embassy of Nigeria |url=https://nigerianembassythehague.nl/about-nigeria/natural-resources/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |language=en-US}}</ref> * [[Bitumen]] * [[Clay]] * [[Dolomite (mineral)|Dolomite]] * [[Phosphate]] * [[Glass|Glass-sand]] * [[Gold]] * [[Gypsum|Gypsium]] * [[Iron ore|Iron-ore]] * [[Lignite]] * [[Limestone]] * [[Marble]] * [[Fossil fuel|Oil/Gas]] == Education == Notable tertiary learning institutions in Edo state include: <!---β¦β¦β¦ Only add an institution to this list if it already has its own article on the English Wikipedia β¦β¦β¦---> <!---β¦β¦β¦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order β¦β¦β¦---> * [[Ambrose Alli University]], [[Ekpoma]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=2015-06-16 Ambrose Alli University|url=https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/report/2015-06-16-ambrose-alli-university/|access-date=2021-06-23|website=Scholars at Risk|language=en-US}}</ref> * [[Auchi Polytechnic]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Welcome to the Auchi Polytechnic|url=https://www.auchipoly-online.com/|access-date=2021-06-23|website=www.auchipoly-online.com}}</ref> * [[Benson Idahosa University]], [[Benin City]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-01|title=NUC approves new courses for BIU|url=https://guardian.ng/news/nuc-approves-new-courses-for-biu/|access-date=2021-06-23|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> * [[College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-20|title=Edo College of Agriculture to takeoff first quarter 2021, Obaseki reassures|url=https://businessday.ng/news/article/edo-college-of-agriculture-to-takeoff-first-quarter-2021-obaseki-reassures/|access-date=2021-07-15|website=Businessday NG|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-23|title=Obaseki performs groundbreaking ceremony of College of Agriculture in Edo|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/10/obaseki-performs-groundbreaking-ceremony-of-college-of-agriculture-in-edo/|access-date=2021-07-15|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>* [[Edo State Polytechnic|Edo State Polytechnic Usen]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=Edo poly to resume February 1|url=https://guardian.ng/news/edo-poly-to-resume-february-1/|access-date=2021-06-23|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> * [[College of Education, Ekiadolor]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=College of Education, Ekiadolor courses, details and contact information - CoursesEye.com|url=https://www.courseseye.com/colleges-and-universities/3038-college-of-education-ekiadolor.aspx|access-date=2021-07-15|website=www.courseseye.com|language=en}}</ref> * [[Edo Technical College]] * [[Edo University, Iyamho|Edo University]], [[Uzairue]] (formerly Edo University, Iyahmo)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-10|title=Edo University, Iyamho|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/edo-university-iyamho|access-date=2021-07-15|website=Times Higher Education (THE)|language=en}}</ref> * [[Igbinedion University|Igbinedion University, Okada]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Igbinedion University Okada Nigeria|url=https://www.campus.africa/university/igbinedion-university-okada/|access-date=2021-06-23|website=campus.africa|language=en-US}}</ref> * [[Kings Polytechnic]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kings Polytechnic kingspoly{{!}} School Fees, Courses & Admission info|url=https://universitycompass.com/africa/Nigeria/polytechnic/Kings-Polytechnic.php|access-date=2021-06-23|website=universitycompass.com}}</ref> * [[Mudiame University]], [[Irrua]] * [[Samuel Adegboyega University]], [[Ogwa]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samuel Adegboyega University Nigeria|url=https://www.campus.africa/university/samuel-adegboyega-university/|access-date=2021-06-23|website=campus.africa|language=en-US}}</ref> * [[Shaka Polytechnic]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shaka Polytechnic{{!}} School Fees, Courses & Admission info|url=https://universitycompass.com/africa/Nigeria/polytechnic/Shaka-Polytechnic.php|access-date=2021-06-23|website=universitycompass.com}}</ref> * [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=University of Benin on The Conversation|url=https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-benin-3614|access-date=2021-06-23|website=theconversation.com}}</ref> * [[Wellspring University]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=keetu|date=2018-02-01|title=Wellspring University School Fees For New Students 2021/2022 Academic Session|url=https://schoolings.org/wellspring-university-school-fees-for-new-students-2018-19/|access-date=2021-06-23|language=en-US}}</ref> == Healthcare == {{unreferenced section|date=April 2020}} List of Edo State Medical zones and associated local government areas.<ref name="opendata.edostate.gov.ng"/> {| class="wikitable" |Medical Zone |Local Government |Name Of Hospital |Medical Zone |Local Government |Name Of Hospital |Medical Zone |Local Government |Name Of Hospital |- |[[Abudu]] |[[Orhionmwon]] |General Hospital, Abudu<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-27|title=For 14-Years Now, BEDC Has Not Supplied Us Electricity β MD, Abudu General Hospital|url=http://nigerianobservernews.com/2019/08/for-14-years-now-bedc-has-not-supplied-us-electricity-md-abudu-general-hospital/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Nigerian Observer|language=en-US}}</ref> |Benin |[[Oredo]] |Central Hospital B/City<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-18|title=PDP flays Gov Obaseki over Central Hospital, says it's fraud|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/07/pdp-flays-gov-obaseki-central-hospital-says-fraud/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref> |[[Igarra]] |[[Akoko Edo]] |General Hospital, Igarra |- |[[Abudu]] |[[Orhionmwon]] |General Hospital, Igbanke<ref>{{Cite web|title=In Terms of Infrastructure, There Was Igbanke!|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/299540/in-terms-of-infrastructure-there-was-igbanke.html|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Nigerian Voice}}</ref> |[[Benin]] |[[Oredo]] |Cottage. Hospital Obayantor<ref>{{Cite web|last=Eshemokha|first=Udomoh|date=2020-05-09|title=73 Accredited List of NHIS Hospitals in Benin city with their Addresses|url=https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2020/05/09/73-accredited-list-of-nhis-hospitals-in-benin-city-with-their-addresses/|access-date=2021-08-21|website=Nigerian Health Blog|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|title=Distribution of Hopital in Edo State β Edo State OpenData|url=http://www.opendata.edostate.gov.ng/2019/12/16/distribution-of-hopital-in-edo-state/|access-date=2021-08-21|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821214224/http://www.opendata.edostate.gov.ng/2019/12/16/distribution-of-hopital-in-edo-state/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |[[Igarra]] |[[Akoko Edo]] |Government Hospital, Ibillo |- |Abudu |Orhionmwon |General Hospital, Uronigbe<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-03-26|title=Odubu canvasses votes for APC|url=http://nigerianobservernews.com/2015/03/odubu-canvasses-votes-for-apc/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=Nigerian Observer|language=en-US}}</ref> |Benin |Oredo |Stella Obasanjo Hospital<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-17|title=Stella Obasanjo Hospital Isolation Centre will be best β Obaseki|url=https://guardian.ng/news/stella-obasanjo-hospital-isolation-centre-will-be-best-obaseki/|access-date=2021-08-21|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Stella Obasanjo Women & Children Hospital β’ Hospitals - Private β’ Benin City, Benin City|url=https://www.medpages.info/sf/index.php?page=organisation&orgcode=346421|access-date=2021-08-21|website=www.medpages.info}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA"/> |Etete Layout Road, |Benin City |Dist. Hospital, Uneme-Osu |- |Abudu |Orhionmwon |Cot. Hospital Oben |Ekpoma |Esan West |General Hospital, Ekpoma<ref>{{Cite web|title=ClinicStandard|url=https://clinicstandard.com/General-Hospital-Iruekpen-Iruekpen-Ekpoma-Nigeria-2|access-date=2021-07-10|website=clinicstandard.com}}</ref> |[[Iguobazuwa]] |[[Ovia South West]] |General Hospital. Iguobazuwa |- |Abudu |Orhionmwon |Cot. Hospital Egbokor |Ekpoma |Esan West |General Hospital, Iruekpen |Iguobazuwa |Ovia South West |Government Hospital Usen |- |Abudu |Uhunmwode |Dist. Hospital, Egba |Ekpoma |Esan Central |Dist. Hospital, Usugbenu |Iguobazuwa |Ovia North East |Dist. Hospital, Ekiadolor |- |Afuze |Owan East |General Hospital, Afuze<ref>{{Cite web|title=General and Teaching Hospitals in Delta State Nigeria Information & Guide|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Delta/General-Teaching-Hospitals-in-Delta-State.html|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}</ref> |Ekpoma |Esan Central |Dist. Hospital, Ewu |Ossiomo |Leprosy Clinic in All L.G.A |Specislist Hospital, Ossiomo |- |[[Afuze]] |Owan East |Dist. Hospital, Otuo |[[Fugar]] |[[Etsako East]] |General Hospital, Fugar |[[Ubiaja]] |[[Esan West|Esan South West]] |General Hospital, Ubiaja |- |Afuze |Owan West |General Hospital, Sabogida Ora<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-02|title=Edo communities where constituency projects are living testimonies|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/edo-communities-where-constituency-projects-are-living-testimonies/|access-date=2021-06-21|website=The Sun Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref> |Fugar |Etsako East |General Hospital, Agenebode |Ubiaja |Esan South West |Dist. Hospital, Ewohimi |- |Afuze |Owan West |Dist. Hospital, Uzebba |Fugar |Etsako East |Dist. Hospital, Apana |Ubiaja |Igueben |Government Hospital, Igueben |- |[[Auchi]] |[[Etsako West|Estako West]] |Central. Hospital, Auchi<ref>{{Cite web|title=NHIS Providers β Edo State {{!}} Integrated Health Care Limited|url=https://integratedhealthcareltd.com/nhis-providers-edo-state-2/|access-date=2021-06-21|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204452/https://integratedhealthcareltd.com/nhis-providers-edo-state-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |[[Fugar]] |Etsako West |Government Hospital, [[Agbede, Edo State|Agbede]] |Uromi |Esan North East |Central Hospital Uromi |} ==Transport== Federal Highways are * [[A2 highway (Nigeria)|A2]] north from Warri to Delta State via Benin City to Okene in Kogi State, * [[A121 highway (Nigeria)|A121]] (part of TAH8: [[Trans-African Highway 8]] Lagos-Mombasa) west from A2 in Benin City via Okokpon and Ugbogui to Ondo State at Ofosu, * [[A122 highway (Nigeria)|A122]] north from Benin City via Odighi to Ondo State at Sobe, * [[A232 highway (Nigeria)|A232]] (part of TAH8) east from Benin City via Iguomo, Ugoneki, Ugomoson, Abudu and Ossiomo and Ogan to [[Agbor]] (Delta State). Other major roads include * the Siuko Rd northwest from Benin City via Ogheghe and Okoro to Okokpon, * the Ekiadoro-Olumoye-Uhen Rd north from A121 at Ekiadoro to Ondo State at Ogbesse, * the Auchi-Ekpessa Rd to Federal Rd Uwhosi to Kogi State at Lankpeshi, * the Auchi-Agenebode Rd east from A2 at Auchi via Ivioghe as the Ayoguri-Agenebode Rd, * north from Fugar to Kogi State, * the Uromi Igbanke Rd south to A232 at Agbor to Delta State, * the Sakpoba Rd northeast from Ugbeka to Agbor in Delta State, * the Warri-Sakpoba Rd southwest from Otefe to A2 at Ogharefe Junction in Delta State. Airports: Benin City is served by [[Benin Airport]] with flights to Abuja, Kano, Lagos and Port Harcourt. ==Notable people== <!-- ADD A PERSON TO THIS LIST ONLY IF THEY ALREADY HAVE A WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE--> * [[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 β 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 β 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 β 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=303β318 |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 β 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. 1919β19 Sept. 2011), Senior Minister, 1998β2003, 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 β 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 β 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 β 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. 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