Etsako West

{{Infobox settlement |official_name =Etsako West |other_name = |native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|LGA]] |motto = |image_skyline = Etsako West Local Government Secretariat.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = Etsako West Local Government Area Secretariat |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map = |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_mapsize= |pushpin_map_caption = |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name ={{flag|Nigeria}} |subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] |subdivision_name1 =[[Edo State]] |subdivision_type2 =Capital |subdivision_name2 = |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = |area_magnitude = |unit_pref =Metric |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 = 946 |area_land_km2 = |population_as_of =2006 |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = |population_density_km2 = |timezone =[[West Africa Time|WAT]] |utc_offset = +1 |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coordinates = | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 8 | mapframe-wikidata = yes | mapframe-marker = village |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = |postal_code_type = |postal_code = |area_code = |blank_name = |blank_info = |website = |footnotes = }} '''Etsako West''' is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] of [[Edo State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the town of [[Auchi]]. Etsako West is made up of six clans: [[Uzairue]], Auchi, South Ibie, Anwain, Jagbe and Aviele.<ref>Etsako West Local Government Secretariat</ref>

The major towns in this LGA includes: Auchi, [[Jattu]], [[Agbede, Edo State|Agbede]], Ughiole, Odighie, Egho, Ubiane, Iyamho, Iyuku, Ayogwiri, Apana, Iyora, Afowa, Afashio, Ikabigbo, Irekpai, Ogbido, Ayaoghena, Ikholo, Uluoke, Ugbhenor, Idato, Ayua, Imeke, Elele, Sabo Iyakpi, Ibienafe, Ughieda, Iyerekhu, Egbogio, Jagbe clan (Ikhwa, Imiokono, Inhianmhen, Imogian) and Awain clan (Ewora, Idegun, Ama, Ibhioba).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Media |date=2018-04-19 |title=List Of Towns And Villages In Etsako East L.G.A, Edo State |url=https://www.medianigeria.com/list-of-towns-and-villages-in-etsako-east-l-g-a-edo-state/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Media Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref>

The [[Agbede, Edo State|Agbedes]] were originally the makers of the artifacts that are seen in Benin. There was a threatened elimination of the Agbedes in Benin, which led to the evacuation of the Agbede people from the [[Kingdom of Benin|Benin Kingdom]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Professor|first=Hakim Haruna|title=History of Uneme People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Dawood Omolumhen|first=Egbefo|title=The Nupe Invasion of Esanland: An Assessment of its Socio-Political Impact on the People, 1885-1897|journal=Haskenmu|volume=1|series=Faculty of Education and Arts Seminar Series, IBB University Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria, 2008 |pages=75-76 |url=https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/oerrepository/articles/the_nupe_invasion_of_esanland_an_assessment_of_its_socio-political_impact_on_the_people_1885-1897.pdf|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108031229/https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/oerrepository/articles/the_nupe_invasion_of_esanland_an_assessment_of_its_socio-political_impact_on_the_people_1885-1897.pdf|archivedate=2022-01-08|via=Edo University}}</ref>

==History== The first king of Agbede was — Oba Momodu, the 1st of Agbede, who was not educated, but was assumed to be or endowed with the knowledge of various Languages; who was also the first Muslim King in the area now known as Edo State. He could speak many languages even though he had no schooling in these tongues. It is said that he began to pray and act like a Muslim, years before he came across [[Nupe people|Nupe]] and [[Hausa language|Hausa]] Mallams in his community, Ayuele Country of Agbede.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Alhaji M|first=Auto Audu|title=Islam & Edo State|publisher=Hazab Printers|year=1997|location=Abuja}}</ref>

Oba Momodu the 1st who ruled from 1890-1912 was unique in many ways, so say the accounts. He was the Oba of Agbede in Edo State, and could speak countless languages. But he was never taught any of these tongues, some of which were European languages. This has both puzzled and impressed many people over the years.<ref name=":0" />

==Geography== It has an area of 946 km{{sup|2}} and a population of 197,609 at the 2006 census.

It also has the Prestigious Federal Polytechnic attended by students all over the state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=REVENUE GENERATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ETSAKO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA {{!}} ProjectClue |url=https://www.projectclue.com/public-administration/project-topics-materials-for-undergraduate-students/revenue-generation-and-local-government-in-etsako-west-local-government-of-edo-state-nigeria |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=www.projectclue.com}}</ref>

The [[postal code]] of the area is 312.<ref>{{cite web|title=Post Offices- with map of LGA |publisher=NIPOST |url=http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |access-date=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |archive-date=October 7, 2009 }}</ref>

== Climate condition == The climate of Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria, is tropical wet and dry (savanna). With year-round high temperatures and heavy humidity, the climate is distinguished by two distinct seasons: a lengthy rainy season and a shorter dry season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=etsako+west+climate+condition&oq=&aqs=chrome.0.35i39i362l2j35i39i362i512i650l4j35i39i362j35i39i362i512i650l8.-1j0j7&client=ms-android-huawei-rev1&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 |access-date=2025-11-08 |website=www.google.com}}</ref>

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[[Category:Local government areas in Edo State]]