Investment Opportunities in Edo State

Edo State, with its capital in Benin, has a population of 2,159,848 people. Besides being a land of culture and tourism, the state is endowed with abundant human and material resources, which offer many opportunities to prospective investors.

Farming and mining provide employment for most of the people of Edo State because of the presence of mineral and agricultural resources in the area. Foreign firms are also involved in mining activities.

Edo State is an oil producing area. Other mineral resources found in the state include silica, kaolin, dolomite, granite, limestone and gold. Some of the mineral resources are being explored while others are being investigated. Some mining and quarrying companies have title-leases in Edo State. Edo Cement Limited exploits limestone in Okpella. Marble is prospected by Freedom Industrial Limited. Granite is mined by Gems Quarrying Limited and Niger Cat Limited.

Edo State largely lies in the rainforest belt with its luxuriant vegetation and good soil for farming and other agricultural activities. Mechanised farming can be undertaken by investors. The state ministry of Agriculture and Natural resources has the responsibility for development of food and cash crops, livestock, fisheries, agricultural research and training, produce inspection and veterinary services, soil and water conservation, and loans to farmers and fishermen.

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