Ovia South-West | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Edo State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,082 sq mi (2,803 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Ovia South-West is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. [1] Its headquarters are in the town of Iguobazuwa. [2] It has an area of 2,803km2 and a population of 135,356 at the 2006 census[ citation needed ]. The postal code of the area is 302. [3]
It has several places and cities, such as Aghobahi, Igueze, Usen, Ugbogui, Ora and Udo.
Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, southern Nigeria. In central Kings square, the Benin city National Museum traces the Benin empire and has displays of terracotta sculpture. The Oba's palace is known for bronze plaques that once decorated with the walls, depicting historical events and Life at court. is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census, after Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. It is situated approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Benin River and 320 kilometres (200 mi) by road east of Lagos. Benin City is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, and oil production is also a significant industry.
Delta State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Named after the Niger Delta—a large part of which is in the state—the state was formed from the former Bendel State on August 27, 1991. Bordered on the north by Edo State, the east by Anambra and Rivers States, and the south by Bayelsa State across the Niger River for 17 km and the Forçados River for 198 km, while to the west is the Bight of Benin which covers about 160 kilometres of the state's coastline. The State was initially created with 12 local government areas in 1991 which was later extended to 19 and now has 25 local government areas. Asaba as its state capital is located along the River Niger on the northeastern end of the State, while the state's economic centre is the twin cities of Warri and Uvwie
Edo, officially known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of the federal republic of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria. The state population figures is expected to be about 4,777,000 in 2022. Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state's capital and largest city, Benin City, is the fourth largest city in Nigeria, and the centre of the country's rubber industry. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State, is also known as the heart beat of the nation. Edo State borders Kogi State to the northeast, Anambra State to the east, Delta State to the southeast and southsouth and Ondo State to the west.
Etsako Central is a Local Government Area at Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Fugar.
Ovia North-East is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Okada.
Ogwa is a town in Esan West Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria. It is among the constituent communities of Esanland. The people of Ogwa speak the Esan language. The language of the Esan people shares the same name as the name of the land itself. Esan and Ishan are interchangeably used to refer to the same place, language and people. Ishan is the anglicized variant for Esan. The Ogwa people in Edo State identify themselves as Esan or Ishan people. Ogwa has four clans: Eguare, Ukpogu, Izogen and Eha. These clans are headed by most elderly men in each of them.
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is a Nigerian politician and businessman who is currently the Governor of Edo State. He was first elected governor under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the year 2016 where He defeated Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP and was sworned in as governor on 12 November 2016. Before becoming governor, he served as chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009.
Unuamen also spelt Unuame is an ancient village community by Ovia river in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Unuame is about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Benin City and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Benin Airport. Unuame is one of the ancestral homes of Oba Esigie's maternal grandfather and home town to some group of Binis. The people of Unuame have remained loyal to the monarch since the establishment of the ancient Kingdom of Benin. Being a part of the Kingdom of Benin, Unuame is at the heart of the tropical rainforest in the southern part of Nigeria, way to the west of the delta of the Niger River and inland from the coast.
Owan is an ethnic group in the Northern part of Edo State, Nigeria. They are one of the Edoid peoples.
Edo State Polytechnic Usen is a higher institution of learning located in Usen community of Ovia South West local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. It was formerly known as Edo State Institute of Technology and Management (ESITM) Usen.
Edo Central Senatorial District in Edo State covers five local governments areas which include Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North East, Esan West and Esan Central. The current representative of the Edo Central is Clifford Ordia of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Edo South Senatorial District in Edo State covers seven local governments which include Oredo, Ovia South West, Egor, Ovia North East, Orhionmwon, Ikpoba Okha and Uhunmwode local government areas. Oredo LGA is the headquarters of Edo South. The current representative of Edo South is Mathew Uroghide of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Taiwo Francis Akerele,, is a Nigerian policy economist, author and politician, who served as the Chief of Staff, Edo State government in Nigeria from 2016, in the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, until he resigned his appointment on April 25, 2020.
College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi is a state-owned institution located at Ovia South-West 7 years old institution was established by the civilian administration of late Ambrose Ali in 1981, closed by the military governors and reopened by the Lucky Igbinedion administration in 2001.
Ujiogba is a community located in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, South South Nigeria. The community is headed by an "onojie" shares boundary with Ogwa community and Ehor Village. The community is largely an agrarian society and dominated by the Ishan speaking people of Edo State.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Edo State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Edo State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.
The 2023 Nigerian presidential election in Edo State will be held on 25 February 2023 as part of the nationwide 2023 Nigerian presidential election to elect the president and vice president of Nigeria. Other federal elections, including elections to the House of Representatives and the Senate, will also be held on the same date while state elections will be held two weeks afterward on 11 March.
Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor is a Nigerian UK-trained consultant in Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She is a medical simulator expert and global goodwill ambassador. She is the president of the University of Benin Alumni Association, UK. She has been able to blend her work in the science field of medical practice with being an author, a passionate motivational speaker, women and youth health advocate, educationist and medical simulation trainer as well as a social entrepreneur and an ardent blogger.
The Ovia River or Osse River is a watercourse in Edo State, Nigeria, spanning approximately 120 kilometers through diverse terrain.
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