Historical and Geographical Overview:
Oredo Local Government Area is situated in the southern part of Edo State, Nigeria. It is one of the 18 local government areas that make up Edo State. It has an area of 249km2 and a population of approximately 536,827 according to the 2006 census. It is the most urbanized Government Area in Edo State and not only serves as state capital, but also the seat of the State Government as well as the palace of the Oba of Benin.
Oredo is therefore also the capital of the Historical Benin Empire, making it one of the oldest Cities in the World.
Oredo Local Government area has an average temperature ranging from 20-25oC with mean monthly humidity ranging from 60-95%. The Local Government Area also witness two distinct seasons namely dry and rainy season.
It is characterized by a diverse landscape, featuring plains, hills, Benin River, and Ogba River that runs into the Gelegele Sea Port, which greatly influences its economic activities and cultural heritage.
For purposes of convenient administration, there are Twelve (12) political wards in Oredo Local Government which cut across both urban and rural communities, Namely; Ogbe, GRA/Etete/Iyekogba, Uzebu, Urubi, Oliha/Ukhegie, Iyaro/New Benin I, New Benin II, Oredo, Ikpema/Eguadase, Unueru/Ugboka, Ogbelaka/Nekpenekpen, Ibiwe/Iwegie/Ugbague.