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LGA in Edo State, Nigeria

Etsako West LGA Etsako West Local Government Area Secretariat Interactive map of Etsako West Country Nigeria State Edo State Area • Total 946 km2 (365 sq mi) Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

**Etsako West** is a [Local Government Area](/source/Local_Government_Areas_of_Nigeria) of [Edo State](/source/Edo_State), [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria). Its headquarters are in the town of [Auchi](/source/Auchi). Etsako West is made up of six clans: [Uzairue](/source/Uzairue), Auchi, South Ibie, Anwain, Jagbe and Aviele.[1]

The major towns in this LGA includes: Auchi, [Jattu](/source/Jattu), [Agbede](/source/Agbede%2C_Edo_State), 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).[2]

The [Agbedes](/source/Agbede%2C_Edo_State) 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 [Benin Kingdom](/source/Kingdom_of_Benin).[3][4]

## 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](/source/Nupe_people) and [Hausa](/source/Hausa_language) Mallams in his community, Ayuele Country of Agbede.[5]

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.[5]

## Geography

It has an area of 946 km2 and a population of 197,609 at the 2006 census.

It also has the Prestigious Federal Polytechnic attended by students all over the state.[6]

The [postal code](/source/Postal_code) of the area is 312.[7]

## 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.[8]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Etsako West Local Government Secretariat

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Nigeria, Media (2018-04-19). ["List Of Towns And Villages In Etsako East L.G.A, Edo State"](https://www.medianigeria.com/list-of-towns-and-villages-in-etsako-east-l-g-a-edo-state/). *Media Nigeria*. Retrieved 2023-05-01.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Professor, Hakim Haruna. *History of Uneme People*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Dawood Omolumhen, Egbefo. ["The Nupe Invasion of Esanland: An Assessment of its Socio-Political Impact on the People, 1885-1897"](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) (PDF). *Haskenmu*. Faculty of Education and Arts Seminar Series, IBB University Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria, 2008. **1**: 75–76. Archived from [the original](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) (PDF) on 2022-01-08 – via Edo University.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_5-1) Alhaji M, Auto Audu (1997). *Islam & Edo State*. Abuja: Hazab Printers.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["REVENUE GENERATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ETSAKO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA | ProjectClue"](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). *www.projectclue.com*. Retrieved 2024-06-19.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Post Offices- with map of LGA"](https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx). NIPOST. Archived from [the original](http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx) on October 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Google Search"](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). *www.google.com*. Retrieved 2025-11-08.

v t e Edo State State capital: Benin City Local government areas Akoko Edo Egor Esan Central Esan North-East Esan South-East Esan West Etsako Central Etsako East Etsako West Igueben Ikpoba Okha Orhionmwon Oredo Ovia North-East Ovia South-West Owan East Owan West Uhunmwonde Education Universities Ambrose Alli University Benson Idahosa University Edo University Igbinedion University, Okada Mudiame University Samuel Adegboyega University University of Benin Wellspring University Polytechnics Auchi Polytechnic Edo State Polytechnic Usen Kings Polytechnic Shaka Polytechnic Colleges of education College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi College of Education, Ekiadolor Edo Technical College Secondary schools Edo College Federal Government Girls College, Benin Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi Presentation National High School Healthcare Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital University of Benin Teaching Hospital See also: List of hospitals in Edo State Mass media Newspapers Nigerian Observer Prime 9ja Online Obaland Television Edo Broadcasting Service Nigerian Television Authority Africa Independent Television Independent Television Radio 88.1 90.5 92.3 92.7 93.7 94.1 94.3 95.7 96.9 97.3 100.1 101.5 105.5 Transportation Benin Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tourist attractions Landmarks Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin Benin City National Museum Holy Aruosa Cathedral Sports venues Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Parks Okomu National Park Ogba Zoo Reserves Okomu Forest Reserve Ohosu Game Reserve Sport clubs Edo Queens F.C. Bendel Insurance F.C. Bendel United F.C. Culture Igue festival Literature Languages and dialects Edo Edoid Esan Afenmai Enwan Ghotup Igwe Ikhin Ikpeshi Ivbiosakon Okpela Ososo Sasaru Uneme Akuku Oloma Okpe

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