Facts About Edo State June 1963 It was formed from Benin and Delta provinces of the Western Region, and its capital was Benin City. August 27, 1991 Edo State was formed when Bendel State was split into Edo and Delta States. 57.54% The Bini speaking people who occupy seven out of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state constitute 57.54% 17.14% While others Esan(17.14%) Afemai compirising of Etsako (12.19%), Owan (7.43%), and Akoko Edo(5.70%). However, the Igbira speaking communities exist in Akoko Edo as well asUrhobos, Izons, Itsekiris communities in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas especially in the borderlands.
