Igueben
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Igueben is a town and local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. which has an area of and a population of 69,639 according to the 2006 census. The postal code is 310.
Igueben is a town and local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. which has an area of and a population of 69,639 according to the 2006 census. The postal code is 310.
History
Igueben was founded around 15161 in the Southern region of Nigeria. At the time, the area was part of the Kingdom of Benin. Between 1515 and 1516, the Kingdom of Benin was at war with the Attah of the Igala Kingdom. The town was, according Dr. Christopher Okojie, settled around a camp established during this war. It is part of Esanland.
The area today
The kingdom is governed by a traditional ruler, called an Onogie. The present Onogie is HRM Ehizogie Eluojerior I. Their language is a unique dialect of Edo and Esan. They also use Pidgin English, which is a mixture of English and Esan. There is a state-run college in Igueben, and many people in the area speak English. Igueben consists of several towns. These include Eguare, Oyomo, Afuda, Idumeka, Idumonka, Uhe, Egbiki, Ekekhen Idigun, Idumogbo, Idumedo, Idumotutu, Idumogo, and Ologhe.
People
Tom Ikimi - Politician
See also
Benin Empire Esan people
References
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