Esan South East
About
Esan South-East is a local government area of Edo State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Ubiaja. It shares boundaries with Kogi, Anambra and Delta states to the east, southeast and south respectively. The area has a tropical climate with a rainy season from April to October and a dry season from November to March. Its towns host numerous schools at primary and junior secondary level, and a range of public and private health facilities.
History
The article describes how the Esan people settled on higher land between rivers and built ponds for water, and notes that the boundaries of the wider Esanland region were defined during the European incursions into Africa. It does not give a formal date for the creation of the local government area.
Source: Wikipedia: Esan South-East
Key Facts
State
Edo State
Headquarters
Ubiaja
Chairman
Louis Imhandegbelo
Area
1,306 km²