Edo State is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State, it 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 south-south, and Ondo State to the west.

History Of Edo State

The modern borders of Edo State encompasses regions that were formerly the site of various empires and kingdoms of the second dynasty formed in the 11th century AD, the Benin Empire. 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.

All Nigerian States And The State They Share Borders With