Esan West
About
Esan West is a Local Government Area of Edo State in Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Ekpoma. It covers an area of 502 square kilometres and is home to towns and villages such as Ekpoma, Iruekpen, Ujemen and Ukhun. The area includes notable sites such as the Ambrose Alli commemorative statue, the Ibiekuma River and the Orosun waterfalls. As a local government area, Esan West provides local administration through its council, which is led by an elected chairman. The area is also home to educational institutions including Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma and Samuel Adegboyega University in Ogwa.
History
Esan West was formerly known as Okpevbo. The article does not provide further detail on its formation or key changes.
Source: Wikipedia: Esan West