Emevor
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Emevor is a town in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, southern Nigeria. Its population was 8000 as of 2009.[1] Emevor shares boundaries with the villages of Ebor-Iyede, Agharha, Otor Owhe and Orogun. It is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the East of Ughelli township stadium. It has two markets locally known as "Ekiedhe" and "Ekiewo". The traditional ruler of Emevor is known as Odion. There are however other community leaders such as president general, chairman, etc. It is historically known to be a peaceful place. The people speak a distinct Isoko language. It is an oil producing community in the Niger Delta region.
Emevor | |
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Town | |
| Emevor | |
Emevor Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°30′44″N 6°07′06″E / 5.51222°N 6.11833°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Delta State |
| Local Government Area | Isoko North |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 334116 |
| Climate | Aw |
History edit
According to oral tradition, the people of Emevor migrated from Iyede, an Isoko speaking community.[2] The town was founded by Emewha, who led the people of Emevor from Iyede after the leaders of Iyede were persecuting the Aka people. Emewha is commemorated in the town by having a primary school named after him. Emevor comes from an Isoko expression that means the house if full of children.
Geography edit
Emevor is located in Isoko North Local Government Area. The town lies in the tropical rainforest of the western Niger Delta, in the western coastlands of Nigeria.[3] The coastal plain on which the town is situated on is made of young sedimentary rocks. There is a creek with a bridge covering over it outside the town.
Economy edit
As a rural economy, Emevor's economic landscape is predominantly shaped by agriculture. The locals are engaged in farming of cassava, oil palm and other agricultural staples. There are two markets that hold twice weekly in the town.
Education edit
There town is home to several schools. There are two public secondary schools in the town:
- James Welch Grammar School Emevor; and
- Emevor Mixed Secondary School.
There are also two public primary schools in the community:
- Emehwa Primary school; and
- Odion Primary School.
There are other private schools in the community as well.
Tertiary Education edit
Emevor has a branch of the National Open University of Nigeria.
Adam Igbudu Christian Institute edit
Adam Igbudu Christian Institute is a seminary based in Emevor that is operated by the Church of Nigeria. The institute offer several certificates in theology and is nominally affiliated with the University of Port Harcourt to over several degrees.
Transportation edit
Emevor is well connected in terms of transportation. It is situated along the Ughelli-Asaba Road. There are also roads that connect the town with Orogun, Agbara-Otor, Owhe and Olomoro.
Notable people edit
Chief Mrs. Betty Oghometite Efekodha (Hon. Commissioner, Ministry Of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development) hails paternally and maternally from Emevor and Oghara-Iyede all in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.[4][5] Moses O. Ovrawah (Assistant Commissioner of Police), John Ekowiro (Deputy Commissioner of Police), Don Prince Victor Ovrawah (Author/Activist), We also have the person of Hon Micheal Ogwilaya a renowned political activist the First Pioneer house of Assembly Member Isoko north 11 Lga btw 1992 - 1993.(Abiola era). It's rumoured that the Ogwilaya's are the founders of Emevor clan, As they are the very descendants of Emewha and are among oletu Royal family in Emevor. https://independent.ng/tag/ogwilaya/
References edit
- ^ a b Awusi, V.O; Anyanwu, Ebiringa Blaise; Okeleke, V (2009). "Determinants Of Antenatal Care Services Utilization In Emevor Village, Nigeria". Benin Journal of Postgraduate Medicine. 11 (1). African Journals Online: 21–26. doi:10.4314/bjpm.v11i1.48847. ISSN 0795-0268.
- ^ "WHO IS WHO IN ISOKOLAND?". The Nigerian Voice.
- ^ Owamah, Hilary Ijeoma (2019). "A comprehensive assessment of groundwater quality for drinking purpose in a Nigerian rural Niger delta community". Groundwater for Sustainable Development. 10. Elsevier: 21–26. doi:10.1016/j.gsd.2019.100286. ISSN 2352-801X.
- ^ . Deltastate.com.ng. Archived from the original on 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
- ^ "Efekodha: Understanding Mother, Hardworking Woman". The Pointer.
https://independent.ng/tag/ogwilaya/ https://books.google.com/books?id=TMj0DwAAQBAJ&dq=who+is+an+oletu+in+benin&pg=PT76
https://independent.ng/tag/ogwilaya/
https://books.google.com/books?id=TMj0DwAAQBAJ&dq=who+is+an+oletu+in+benin&pg=PT76