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'''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.
'''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, Ughiole, 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 and Awain clan {Ewora, Idegun, Ama, Ibhioba}.
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>
The 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 Benin Kingdom.


==History==
==History==
The first king of Agbede is — Oba Momodu the 1st of Agbede, who was not educated, but was assumed or endowed with the knowledge of various Languages who was also the first Muslim King in the area now known as Edo State, 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 and Hausa mallams in his community.
The first king of Agbede was — Oba Momodu the 1st of Agbede, who was not educated, but was assumed or endowed with the knowledge of various Languages; who was also the first Muslim King in the area now known as Edo State, 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 and 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.
Oba Momodu the 1st who ruled from 1890-1912 was unique in many ways, so says 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==
==Geography==
It has an area of 946&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 197,609 at the 2006 census.
It has an area of 946&nbsp;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>
It also has the Prestigious Federal Polytechnic attended by students all over the state.


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 |accessdate=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |archivedate=October 7, 2009 }}</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>


==References==
==References==
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Etsako West
LGA
Etsako West Local Government Area Secretariat
Etsako West Local Government Area Secretariat
Map
Country Nigeria
StateEdo State
Area
 • Total
365 sq mi (946 km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Map

Etsako West is a 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.[1]

The major towns in this LGA includes: Auchi, Jattu, 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}.[2]

The 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 Benin Kingdom.[3][4]

History

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The first king of Agbede was — Oba Momodu the 1st of Agbede, who was not educated, but was assumed or endowed with the knowledge of various Languages; who was also the first Muslim King in the area now known as Edo State, 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 and Hausa Mallams in his community, Ayuele Country of Agbede.[5]

Oba Momodu the 1st who ruled from 1890-1912 was unique in many ways, so says 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

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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 of the area is 312.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Etsako West Local Government Secretariat
  2. ^ Nigeria, Media (2018-04-19). "List Of Towns And Villages In Etsako East L.G.A, Edo State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  3. ^ Professor, Hakim Haruna. History of Uneme People.
  4. ^ Dawood Omolumhen, Egbefo. "The Nupe Invasion of Esanland: An Assessment of its Socio-Political Impact on the People, 1885-1897" (PDF). Haskenmu. Faculty of Education and Arts Seminar Series, IBB University Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria, 2008. 1: 75–76. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-01-08 – via Edo University.
  5. ^ a b Alhaji M, Auto Audu (1997). Islam & Edo State. Abuja: Hazab Printers.
  6. ^ "REVENUE GENERATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ETSAKO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA | ProjectClue". www.projectclue.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  7. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.



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