In the heart of Nigeria, nestled on King’s Square, lies the Benin City National Museum, an institution rich in history and cultural significance. This prestigious museum was established in 1973 and since then, it has served as a custodian of Nigeria’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

A stroll through its corridors takes you on a journey through time, where you’ll encounter an array of artifacts from the illustrious Benin Empire. Immerse yourself in the intricacy of the terracotta and bronze figures, or marvel at the artistry of the cast iron pieces that are steeped in ancient traditions.

But the museum’s collection is not just confined to the Benin Empire. It’s also home to treasures from surrounding ancient city-states, making it one of the richest national museums in Nigeria in terms of historical breadth. As it stands, the museum is at the forefront of the fight for the return of thousands of artifacts taken from the city over a century ago by the British government.

However, a word of caution for the photography enthusiasts: cameras are not permitted inside the museum. This measure has been put in place to protect the integrity of the artifacts. Visitors, though, are welcome to capture the exterior architecture of the museum.

The Edo State House of Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Nigerian state of Edo. Chapter V, Part II of the Constitution of Nigeria, adopted in 1999, defines the role of the House of Assembly. The House of Assembly is composed of 24 members, each elected from single-member constituencies across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The current state governor, Godwin Obaseki is from Edo South; his deputy, Philip Shaibu is from Edo North.

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The capital city of Edo state, Benin City, has a long history of civilization and culture. The entire state of Edo was the location of one of Africa’s oldest Empire’s, the Benin Imperial Kingdom. Places to explore are fantastic, not far apart and not so expensive.

The Oba’s Palace

The Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin is the most prestigious site in Benin and one of the most famous Royal Houses in the whole of Africa. The palace, built by Oba Ewedo (1255AD – 1280AD), is situated at the heart of ancient City of Benin. It was rebuilt by Oba Eweka II (1914 – 1932) after the 1897 war during which it was destroyed by the British. The palace was declared a UNESCO Listed Heritage Site in 1999. It is seen as a sacred site so it has its dos and don’ts — including no wearing of black, no whistling, no pointing at the Oba or his chiefs, etc.

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Edo Heritage Hotel – Conference Hall

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Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone 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 8,000,000 in 2022.

Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state’s capital and 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..

The modern borders of Edo State encompass region that were formerly the site of various empires and kingdoms of 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.[14] 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 a diverse state that is predominantly inhabited by the Edoid people, including the Edo (or Bini), Esan, Owan and Afemai people.[18] The most common Edoid language spoken is the Edo language, which is commonly spoken in Benin City. Christianity is the dominant religion in Edo State. It was first introduced to the region by Portuguese missionaries during the 15th century. Islam and traditional religions are also practised.

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