Much has been said of the Benin bronze sculptures – indeed the mention of Edo state amongst outsiders invokes visions of bronze heads and natives clad in beads. This is the testament to the fame of the Benin – Bini art. It was this same grandeur that made the Dutch geographer Olfert Dapper in 1668...
The Edo State Government has made it its mission to make the state the industrial hub of the South-South through the development of industrial clusters and free trade zones. Below is a map showing the location of these zones, parks and clusters (proposed and ongoing projects) All is set for the smooth take-off of the...
The state enjoys a logistical `advantage` due to its unique location as an entry point to the South-South and Niger Delta region from the west and north of the country. The Benin – Ekpoma – Auchi – Abuja expressway linking the Northern parts of the country and the countries capital. With the Auchi Abuja road...
Of the factors responsible for industrialization, viz suitable political climate, technological advancement, presence of raw materials; the dearth of infrastructure has been the bane of industrialization in Nigeria. In the South of the country, no doubt blessed with resources – human and mineral, the problem of epileptic power supply stands out from the rest. Whilst...
Edo State has three ecological zones: in the south, the rain forest, with some mangrove swamp; in the central, a little rain forest and savannah; and in the north, more savannah and a little rain forest. The vegetation belts of the state can be generalized into: Fresh Water Swamp, Lowland Rain Forest and Derived Savanna....
The Benin River Port hopes to bring more economic activities to the state. China Harbor has signed a memorandum of Understanding with the state government to execute the project. The government has assured that Security is guaranteed, as the government strengthens ties with the navy and police. It is anticipated that by September, the state...