What is Benue state known for?
Benue State is the nation’s acclaimed food basket because of its rich agricultural produce which include Yam, Rice, Beans, Cassava, Sweet-potato, Maize, Soybean, Sorghum, Millet, Sesame, cocoyam etc. The state accounts for over 70% of Nigeria’s Soybean production.
What is the name of Ochidoma?
Ogiri Oko
Ogiri Oko in his capacity as Och’idoma, was a member of the Northern House of Chiefs until his death in 1960. He was succeeded on the throne by his son-in-law, Ajene Okpabi.
Which local government is the biggest in Benue State?
Konshisha Local Government
Konshisha Local Government has a population of about 225,672 (2006 census figures).
Who is the current Ochi Idoma?
Elias Ikoyi Obekpa
Each community has its own traditional chief such as the Ad’Ogbadibo of Orokam, Chief D.E Enenche. The Palace of the Och’Idoma is located at Otukpo, Benue State. The present Och’Idoma, Elias Ikoyi Obekpa was installed into office in 1997 and the position is for life.
Which part of Nigeria is Benue?
Benue, state, east-central Nigeria. A wooded savanna region, it is bounded on the south by Cross River, Ebonyi, and Enugu states, on the west by Kogi state, on the north by Nassawara state, and on the northeast by Taraba state.
What language is spoken in Benue State?
In Benue State, there are three main languages represented by ethnic peoples; Tiv, Idoma and Igede, Tiv being the largest of the three. While a fair amount of Idoma and Igede speakers speak Tiv as well, most Tiv speakers speak no other ethnic language, although most speak English.
Where are Idoma people from?
southern Nigeria
Idoma, inhabitants of the region east of the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers in southern Nigeria. A number of peoples, including the Agala, Iyala, Okpoto, Nkum, and Iguwale, are classified as speakers of distinguishable Idoma dialects, which belong to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
How do Idoma call God?
Although there are some words, that can be translated into English as “god”. They are: Owoicho; Owo (or Owa);
Where did idoma migrate from?
There are many divergent views as to the origin of Idoma people but most historians agree that Idoma people migrated from Apa in Kwararafa Kingdom after her distintegration.