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Igueben is a local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are located in the town of Igueben, which has an area of 380 km2 (150 sq mi) and a population of 69,639 according to the 2006 census. The postal code is 310.
Igueben was founded around 1516 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.[citation needed]
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.
The Edionwele and Edions are the most senior members of the society. The Ediowele is the most senior member of that community. The Edions are the next senior in the age group. When the Edionwele dies the most senior from the Edions will succeed him.
In the old kingdom, the Oba of Benin relied on this arm of the administrative system for the smooth running of every kingdom in the empire. They were responsible to the Enogie {local king} and the Oba in Benin City. Their duties included conferring new chieftaincy titles, preparing the empires soldiers for war and more. They held the ultimate power in their own kingdoms of the Benin Empire. Today, they continue to conduct functions like overseeing Benin customs such as traditional burial rites as established by Oba Ewuare 1 and the other Warrior Kings nearly 600 hundred years ago.
Administration of Igueben today The Enogie {the Local king} and his chiefs along with The Edionwele and Edions are responsible for the administration of Igueben based on the Benin Empire structures established over 600 years ago. They issue instructions and guidance on community events and projects. This administrative group is funded directly from the Benin Royal Palace devolved funds from the National Government of Nigeria.
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Igueben
Igueben is a local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are located in the town of Igueben, which has an area of 380 km2 (150 sq mi) and a population of 69,639 according to the 2006 census. The postal code is 310.
Igueben was founded around 1516 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.[citation needed]
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.
The Edionwele and Edions are the most senior members of the society. The Ediowele is the most senior member of that community. The Edions are the next senior in the age group. When the Edionwele dies the most senior from the Edions will succeed him.
In the old kingdom, the Oba of Benin relied on this arm of the administrative system for the smooth running of every kingdom in the empire. They were responsible to the Enogie {local king} and the Oba in Benin City. Their duties included conferring new chieftaincy titles, preparing the empires soldiers for war and more. They held the ultimate power in their own kingdoms of the Benin Empire. Today, they continue to conduct functions like overseeing Benin customs such as traditional burial rites as established by Oba Ewuare 1 and the other Warrior Kings nearly 600 hundred years ago.
Administration of Igueben today The Enogie {the Local king} and his chiefs along with The Edionwele and Edions are responsible for the administration of Igueben based on the Benin Empire structures established over 600 years ago. They issue instructions and guidance on community events and projects. This administrative group is funded directly from the Benin Royal Palace devolved funds from the National Government of Nigeria.