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Etsako West | |
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 Etsako West Local Government Area Secretariat | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Edo State |
| Area | |
• Total | 365 sq mi (946 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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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]
- ^ Etsako West Local Government Secretariat
- ^ Nigeria, Media (2018-04-19). "List Of Towns And Villages In Etsako East L.G.A, Edo State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ Professor, Hakim Haruna. History of Uneme People.
- ^ Dawood Omolumhen, Egbefo. "The Nupe Invasion of Esanland: An Assessment of its Socio-Political Impact on the People, 1885-1897" (PDF).
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