Local government areas in Edo State are many and only one is the largest local government in Edo State. It is also known for the fact that it is the most populated part of the region. The Edo people are internationally recognized for their art. Ivory masks dating back to the Benin Empire are perhaps one of the Kingdom’s most memorable legacies. Brass works are also a cornerstone of Edo art and culture.
The ancient city of Edo, the site of modern-day Benin City, was home to some of the largest earthworks in the world.
In 1897, the British Empire conducted a 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.
Edo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the southern region of the country. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria. Edo State is the 22th largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state’s capital and city, Benin City, is the fourth largest city in Nigeria, and the center of the country’s rubber industry. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State, Edo State borders Kogi State to the northeast, Anambra State to the east, Delta State to the southeast, and Ondo State to the west.
Official Language of Edo
English is the official language of the state. The major tribal languages spoken in the state are Edo language, Igarra, Etsako/Afemai, Esan and Okpamheri. Edo State is home to several ethnicities, among them the Edo, Okpe, Esan, Afemai/Etsako, Ora, Akoko-Edo, Igbanke, Ema.
Religion
Christianity is the major religion practiced in Edo State, although minority of the population practice Islam and traditional worship.
The city is also convenient for businesses of various kinds that at the end of the day is liable for profitability.
Relationship With the Yoruba People
Yorubaland is the cultural region of the Yoruba people in West Africa. It spans the modern-day countries of Nigeria, Togo, and Benin. Its pre-modern history is based largely on oral traditions and legends. The Yorubas and the Edos are actually related ancestrally but they are equally at each others’ throat when they get to meet . This clash borders on seniority and respect. The Yoruba believe that they are the leaders of the pair and the edo man has its own opinon to the contrary.
Favorite Food of the Edo People
Largest Local Government in Edo State.
There are 18 local government areas in Edo State. The largest local government in Edo State is Orhionmwon local government area. It is considered the largest local government in Edo State among those in Benin City. It comprises towns and communities such as Idumodin, Ottah, Edummungba, Egbhuru, Egbokor, Ute – Oheze, Ugo, Urhonigbe, Igbanke, Iru egbede, Evbobanosa, Oza, Ogan, Uson, Oloten, Obagie N’Oheze, Idumiru, Idumwebo, Numagbae, Ugokoniro, Ukpato, Igbekhue, iguehanza, Obozogbe-niro and Obi.
Here is the list of Largest Local Government in Edo State:
There are many more villages in ORHIONMWON LGA that was not mentioned like okogbo, avbiugo,evabrue, evbuosa, evbuesi, umogun, abudu which is where ORHIONMWON Secretariat is, ohogho , iguere, idunhunowina , igomokhua, obozogbe, iguelaba and some others… ORHIONMWON is supposed to have North, SOUTH, EAST AND WEST L.G.A…
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