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Owa-Oyibu

Owa-Oyibu
Owa-Oyibu is located in Nigeria
Owa-Oyibu
Owa-Oyibu
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°11′8.16″N 6°12′1.44″E / 6.1856000°N 6.2004000°E / 6.1856000; 6.2004000
Country Nigeria
StateDelta State
LGAIka North East
Federal ConstituencyIka
Senatorial DistrictDelta North
Government
 • ObiHRM. Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor 11
Area
 • Total
20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Demographics
 • EthnicitiesIka
 • LanguagesIka language, Nigerian Pidgin, English language
 • ReligionsChristianity, African Traditions
ClimateAw

Owa-Oyibu is a community of the Ika speaking people of Delta State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Ika North East. It borders Agbor, Abavo and Boji Boji Owa. The king of Owa-Oyibu is His Royal Majesty, Obi, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor 11.[1][2][3] He became the 11th Efeizomor in September 1959.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Obi Efeizomor Marks 63 Years on Owa Throne – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  2. ^ "Owa Monarch Revokes Age Long Ancestral Curse On Community – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-01-01. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  3. ^ Ochei, Matthew (2020-08-05). "Delta monarch accused of demolishing 76-year-old widow's house". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  4. ^ Agborh, Alphonsus (2024-09-15). "Encomiums as Delta monarch celebrates 65th coronation anniversary". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-11-02.