Edo State
Local Government Area · Edo State
Etsako West
About
Etsako West is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Auchi. It is made up of six clans: Uzairue, Auchi, South Ibie, Anwain, Jagbe and Aviele.
History
The Agbede people were originally makers of artifacts seen in Benin, and were evacuated from the Benin Kingdom after a threatened elimination. The first Oba of Agbede, Oba Momodu, ruled from 1890 to 1912 and is described as the first Muslim king in the area now known as Edo State.
Source: Wikipedia: Etsako West
Key Facts
State
Edo State
Headquarters
Auchi
Area
946 km²
Population
197,609 (2006 census)