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Notable people Edo State
Oba of Benin (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oba_of_Benin)
John Odigie Oyegun (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Odigie_Oyegun), First Governor of Edo state and former national chairman of the ruling APC
Godwin Obaseki (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin_Obaseki), former chairman of the State's economic team and present Executive Governor of the State
Jeffrey Obomeghie (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_O), chief executive officer of the International Hospitality Institute and Writer
Erhabor Emokpae (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erhabor_Emokpae), pioneer of modern arts in Nigeria
Admiral Mike Akhigbe (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Akhigbe), former vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Republic_of_Nigeria).
Dele Giwa (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dele_Giwa), Nigerian journalist, editor and founder of Newswatch magazine.
Senator Albert Legogie (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Legogie), former deputy senate president in the defunct Third Republic and a pioneer member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peoples_Democratic_Party_(Nigeria)) (PDP).
Pa Michael Imoudu (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Imoudu), labour leader and founder of the Nigeria state,
Chief Julius Momo Udochi (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Momo_Udochi), first Nigerian ambassador to the United States (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States),
Gen. George Agbazika Innih (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Agbazika_Innih), one-time military governor of Bendel (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Western_Region,_Nigeria) and Kwara State (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwara_State),
Major-General Abdul Rahman Mamudu (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Rahman_Mamudu) former Commander Nigerian Army (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_Army) Signals Corps and military administrator Gongola State (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gongola_State),
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aigboje_Aig-Imoukhuede), co-founder of Access Bank Plc (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Bank_Plc) and founder of Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG)
Adams Oshiomhole (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_Oshiomhole), past president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Labour_Congress) and former governor of Edo State; he built Edo University (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_University,_Iyamho) of Iyamoh, Edo State.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Oyakhilome), founder of the Believers Loveworld Nation
Prince Tony Momoh (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Momoh), former Minister of Information and Culture
Maymunah Kadiri (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maymunah_Kadiri), mental health advocate
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Commander Anthony Ikhazoboh (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Ikhazoboh), minister of sports and transport
Professor Ambrose Alli (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrose_Folorunsho_Alli), former governor of the defunct Bendel State. He created the Bendel State university now named after him.
John Momoh (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Momoh), Nigerian broadcast journalist and CEO of Channels TV (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channels_TV)
Professor Osayuki Godwin Oshodin (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osayuki_Godwin_Oshodin), former vice chancellor of University of Benin (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Benin_(Nigeria))
Jacob U. Egharevba (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_U._Egharevba), a Bini (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bini_people) historian and traditional chief
Dr Samuel Ogbemudia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Ogbemudia), former governor of the midwest region of Nigeria and later Bendel state
Chief Anthony Enahoro (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Enahoro), anti-colonial and pro-democracy activist and politician
Professor Festus Iyayi (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festus_Iyayi), novelist and first African to win the Commonwealth Writers Prize (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_Writers_Prize)
Odia Ofeimun (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odia_Ofeimun), poet and former president of the Association of Nigerian Authors (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Nigerian_Authors)
Abel Guobadia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abel_Guobadia), educator and former Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Korea, former Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_National_Electoral_Commission) (INEC)
General Godwin Abbe (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin_Abbe), former Nigerian Minister for Interior and Defence
Archbishop John Edokpolo (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archbishop_John_Edokpolo), founder of Edokpolo Grammar Schools and Political Activist
Sir Victor Uwaifo (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Uwaifo), musician
Archbishop Benson Idahosa (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benson_Idahosa), Pentecostal Church Leader
Augustine Eguavoen (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_Eguavoen), former professional Nigerian footballer and coach
Felix Idubor (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Idubor), artist
Festus Ezeli (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festus_Ezeli), basketball player formerly with the Golden State Warriors (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_Warriors)
Modupe Ozolua (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modupe_Ozolua), body enhancement and reconstructive surgery
Chief Tony Anenih (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Anenih), chairman of board of trustees (PDP) Once Minister of Work.
Gabriel Igbinedion (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Igbinedion), international business mogul, Bini high chief, and owner of ITV
Raymond Dokpesi (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Dokpesi), owner of Africa's largest private television network and politician
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancelot_Oduwa_Imasuen), film director, screenwriter and producer
Suyi Davies Okungbowa (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suyi_Davies_Okungbowa), fantasy and speculative fiction author
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Osaze Peter Odemwingie (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Odemwingie), professional footballer
Chris Aire (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Aire)-Iluobe, jeweler and timepiece designer
Francis Edo-Osagie (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Edo-Osagie), businessman
Kamaru Usman (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamaru_Usman), professional mixed martial artist, former UFC (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship) Welterweight Champion (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_Welterweight_Champion).
Yakubu Ayegbeni (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakubu_(footballer)), former professional footballer
Philip Shaibu (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Shaibu) (born 1 December 1969, in Kaduna), lawmaker, politician businessman, and deputy governor of Edo State
Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eghosa_Asemota_Agbonifo), politician, coordinator of Michael Agbonifo shoe a child foundation
Prof T. M. Yesufu (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._M._Yesufu), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, economist.
Odion Jude Ighalo (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odion_Jude_Ighalo), professional footballer.
Victor Osimhen (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Osimhen), professional footballer.
Yvonne Jegede (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvonne_Jegede) actress, film producer, model, and television (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television) personality
Zakariyau Oseni (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakariyau_Oseni), professor of Arabic and a scholar of Islamic studies (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Studies_Library), guardian of Arabic language (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_language_school) and literature, an imam and poet.
Mike Ozekhome (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Ozekhome), legal practitioner and a human rights activist.
Mike Oghiadomhe (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Oghiadomhe), chief of staff to President Goodluck Jonathan (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodluck_Jonathan) in 2014.
Solomon Arase (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Arase), former inspector general of police in Nigeria
Julius Aghahowa (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Aghahowa), former professional footballer
Sam Loco Efe (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Loco_Efe) (1945-2011), former Nollywood veteran actor and producer
Admiral Augustus Aikhomu (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus_Aikhomu), former chief of staff in the General Ibrahim Babangida (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibrahim_Babangida) administration.
Helen Paul (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Paul), stand-up comedian and actress and popularly known as Tatafo
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancelot_Oduwa_Imasuen), film director and Nollywood producer
Hon. Joe Edionwele (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Edionwele), politician and member of the 8th and 9th National Assembly, Nigeria (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Assembly_(Nigeria)) representing Edo Central Senatorial District
Lucky Igbinedion (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Igbinedion) politician and former democratic governor of Edo State.
Oserheimen Osunbor (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oserheimen_Osunbor), a lawyer and former governor
Osagie Ehanire (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osagie_Ehanire) medical doctor and politician
Skales (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skales) rapper, singer and songwriter.
Nancy Isime (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Isime) actress, model and media personality.