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{{Short description|Local government area in Nigeria}}

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[[File:Eleme.jpg|thumb|Eleme East-West Road]]


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'''Eleme''' is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|local government area]] of [[Ogoni people|Ogoniland]], a kingdom which covers close to 1,000 square kilometres in the South-South geopolitical zone, [[Rivers State]], [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Environment |first=U. N. |date=2017-09-21 |title=About Ogoniland |url=http://www.unep.org/explore-topics/disasters-conflicts/where-we-work/nigeria/about-ogoniland |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=UNEP - UN Environment Programme |language=en}}</ref> It is part of the [[Port Harcourt]] [[Metropolitan area|metropolitan]] city.
'''Eleme''' is a [[Local government areas of Nigeria|local government area]] in [[Rivers State]], [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Environment |first=U. N. |date=2017-09-21 |title=About Ogoniland |url=http://www.unep.org/explore-topics/disasters-conflicts/where-we-work/nigeria/about-ogoniland |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=UNEP - UN Environment Programme |language=en}}</ref> It is part of the [[Port Harcourt]] [[Metropolitan area|metropolitan]] city.


Eleme has its [[headquarters]] in the town of '''Ogale'''. Nchia, Akpajo, Alone, Ebubu, Onne, Eteo, Alesa, and Aleto are among the towns and communities that make up Eleme LGA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eleme – Travel guide at Wikivoyage |url=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Eleme |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=en.wikivoyage.org |language=en}}</ref> It covers an area of 138&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and at the 2006 [[Census]] had a population of 190,884.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=An Assessment of the Socio-economic Effects ofLand Use Trends and Population Growth in Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria|url=https://www.ijser.org/researchpaper/An-Assessment-of-the-Socio-economic-Effects-of-Land-Use-Trends-and-Population-Growth-in-Eleme-Rivers-State-Nigeria.pdf|journal=[[International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research]]|volume=11}}</ref> The [[Eleme people]] are '''Eleme's''' main indigenous ethnic group.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Map - Eleme - MAP[N]ALL.COM|url=http://www.mapnall.org/en/Map-Eleme_1573544.html|access-date=2021-09-18|website=www.mapnall.org}}</ref> Eleme LGA is home to the Nchia and Odido dialects of the Eleme language, which is traditionally administered by the One Eh of Eleme.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eleme – Travel guide at Wikivoyage |url=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Eleme |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=en.wikivoyage.org |language=en}}</ref>
Eleme has its [[headquarters]] in the town of '''Ogale'''.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}} It covers an area of 138&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and at the 2006 [[Census]] had a population of 190,884.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=An Assessment of the Socio-economic Effects ofLand Use Trends and Population Growth in Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria|url=https://www.ijser.org/researchpaper/An-Assessment-of-the-Socio-economic-Effects-of-Land-Use-Trends-and-Population-Growth-in-Eleme-Rivers-State-Nigeria.pdf|journal=[[International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research]]|volume=11}}</ref> The [[Eleme people]] are '''Eleme's''' main indigenous ethnic group.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Map - Eleme - MAP[N]ALL.COM|url=http://www.mapnall.org/en/Map-Eleme_1573544.html|access-date=2021-09-18|website=www.mapnall.org}}</ref> Eleme LGA has two districts- Nchia and Odido and both administered under the Crown of the Oneh Eh Eleme ([[Philip Obele|King Of Eleme]].)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nlebem |first=Anthony |date=2019-07-21 |title=How Wike moved fast to avert bloodshed in selection of new Eleme monarch |url=https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/how-wike-moved-fast-to-avert-bloodshed-in-selection-of-new-eleme-monarch/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}</ref>


The [[Eleme language]], of the Cross-River branch of the larger [[Niger-Congo]] language family,<ref>Anderson, Gregory D. S. (2006) "Appendix: Classification of Languages Used in Database for Study" ''Auxiliary verb constructions'' Oxford University Press, Oxford, England, page 400, {{ISBN|0-19-928031-2}}</ref> is the main spoken language.<ref>Udoh, Imelda Icheji Lawrence (editor) (2003) ''The languages of the South-South zone of Nigeria: a geo-political profile'' Concept Publications, Lagos, Nigeria, pages 85, 87, {{ISBN|978-8065-27-9}}</ref>
As explained in a book edited by [[Imelda Icheji Lawrence Udoh]] and others, the [[Eleme language]], of the Cross-River branch of the larger [[Niger-Congo]] language family,<ref>Anderson, Gregory D. S. (2006) "Appendix: Classification of Languages Used in Database for Study" ''Auxiliary verb constructions'' Oxford University Press, Oxford, England, page 400, {{ISBN|0-19-928031-2}}</ref> is the main spoken language.<ref>Udoh, Imelda Icheji Lawrence (editor) (2003) ''The languages of the South-South zone of Nigeria: a geo-political profile'' Concept Publications, Lagos, Nigeria, pages 85, 87, {{ISBN|978-8065-27-9}}</ref>


Eleme has two of Nigeria's four, as of 2005, [[Oil refinery|petroleum refineries]] and one of Nigeria's busiest seaport and the largest [[Port|seaport]] in West Africa located at [[Onne]], a famous town with numerous industries.<ref>Udogu, Emmanuel Ike (2005) ''Nigeria in the twenty-first century: strategies for political stability and peaceful coexistence'' Africa World Press, Trenton, New Jersey, [https://books.google.com/books?id=UHE2lQn3u90C&pg=PA72 page 72], {{ISBN|1-59221-319-7}}</ref>
Eleme has two of Nigeria's four, as of 2005, [[Oil refinery|petroleum refineries]] and one of Nigeria's busiest seaport and the largest [[Port|seaport]] in West Africa located at [[Onne]], a famous town with numerous industries.<ref>Udogu, Emmanuel Ike (2005) ''Nigeria in the twenty-first century: strategies for political stability and peaceful coexistence'' Africa World Press, Trenton, New Jersey, [https://books.google.com/books?id=UHE2lQn3u90C&pg=PA72 page 72], {{ISBN|1-59221-319-7}}</ref>


== Climate/Geography ==
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== Towns and villages in Eleme Local governement ==
Eleme LGA is made up of numerous rivers and [[tributaries]] and has a total size of 138 square kilometers. The local government region experiences 3,250 mm of [[precipitation]] annually, with an average [[temperature]] of 25 degrees Celsius.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eleme Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/727/eleme |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Eleme, Nigeria Weather Conditions {{!}} Weather Underground |url=https://www.wunderground.com/weather/ng/eleme |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=www.wunderground.com}}</ref>
Below is the complete list Of Towns And Villages In Eleme Local Government, Rivers State, Nigeria:<ref>{{Cite web |last=places |date=1970-01-01 |title=Towns & Villages in Eleme « Rivers State « Nigeria. |url=https://townsvillages.com/ng/eleme/ |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=Towns & Villages |language=en-US}}</ref>


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== Towns and villages in Eleme Local government ==
# Aabon
Eleme has ten major towns or principalities which they refer to as The Ten Kingdoms. Each of these towns has numerous clans, subclans and villages headed by a Paramount Ruler popularly known as Oneh Eh-Eta. Under it you have the traditional rulers and the chiefs whose affairs is to oversee smaller units of the traditionals. The ten major towns includes:
# Agbeta

# Agbnchia
# Agbonchia
# Agrete
# Akpajo
# Akpajo
# Alejoh
# Alesa
# Alese
# Aleto
# Aleto
# Alode
# Alode
# Ebubu
# Ebubu
# Egalor
# Ekporo
# Ejama
# Ekara
# Eteo
# Eteo
# Eyaa
# Kalenbon
# Nichia-Eleme
# Nonwakebara
# Norkpo
# Obolo
# Ogale
# Ogale
# Onne<br />
# Onne

== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==


{{LGAs of Rivers State}}
{{LGAs of Rivers State}}

Latest revision as of 04:39, 11 September 2024

Eleme
LGA
Eleme is located in Nigeria
Eleme
Eleme
Eleme is located in Africa
Eleme
Eleme
Coordinates: 4°47′15″N 7°8′37″E / 4.78750°N 7.14361°E / 4.78750; 7.14361
CountryNigeria
StateRivers State
Date created1996
SeatOgale
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanObarilomate Ollor (PDP)
 • Deputy Local Government ChairmanVirtue Ekee (PDP)
 • Local Government CouncilWard 1: Victor Daddy Chickere (PDP)
Ward 2: Jerry Nwolu Ejor (PDP)
Ward 3: Josephine Obari (PDP)
Ward 4: Patience Dabor (PDP)
Ward 5: Freedom Lekwa (PDP)
Ward 6: Dominic Okolah Ollor (PDP)
Ward 7: Roberts Ogosu (PDP)
Ward 8: Isaac Obele-Chu (PDP)
Ward 9: Victor Goka (PDP)
Ward 10: Jima Daniel Chumu (PDP)
Area
 • Total
53 sq mi (138 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
190,884
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Map

Eleme is a local government area in Rivers State, Nigeria.[1] It is part of the Port Harcourt metropolitan city.

Eleme has its headquarters in the town of Ogale.[citation needed] It covers an area of 138 km2 and at the 2006 Census had a population of 190,884.[2] The Eleme people are Eleme's main indigenous ethnic group.[3] Eleme LGA has two districts- Nchia and Odido and both administered under the Crown of the Oneh Eh Eleme (King Of Eleme.)[4]

As explained in a book edited by Imelda Icheji Lawrence Udoh and others, the Eleme language, of the Cross-River branch of the larger Niger-Congo language family,[5] is the main spoken language.[6]

Eleme has two of Nigeria's four, as of 2005, petroleum refineries and one of Nigeria's busiest seaport and the largest seaport in West Africa located at Onne, a famous town with numerous industries.[7]

Climate/Geography

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Eleme LGA is made up of numerous rivers and tributaries and has a total size of 138 square kilometers. The local government region experiences 3,250 mm of precipitation annually, with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.[8][9]

Towns and villages in Eleme Local government

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Eleme has ten major towns or principalities which they refer to as The Ten Kingdoms. Each of these towns has numerous clans, subclans and villages headed by a Paramount Ruler popularly known as Oneh Eh-Eta. Under it you have the traditional rulers and the chiefs whose affairs is to oversee smaller units of the traditionals. The ten major towns includes:

  1. Agbonchia
  2. Akpajo
  3. Alesa
  4. Aleto
  5. Alode
  6. Ebubu
  7. Ekporo
  8. Eteo
  9. Ogale
  10. Onne

References

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  1. ^ Environment, U. N. (2017-09-21). "About Ogoniland". UNEP - UN Environment Programme. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  2. ^ "An Assessment of the Socio-economic Effects ofLand Use Trends and Population Growth in Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria" (PDF). International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research. 11.
  3. ^ "Map - Eleme - MAP[N]ALL.COM". www.mapnall.org. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  4. ^ Nlebem, Anthony (2019-07-21). "How Wike moved fast to avert bloodshed in selection of new Eleme monarch". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  5. ^ Anderson, Gregory D. S. (2006) "Appendix: Classification of Languages Used in Database for Study" Auxiliary verb constructions Oxford University Press, Oxford, England, page 400, ISBN 0-19-928031-2
  6. ^ Udoh, Imelda Icheji Lawrence (editor) (2003) The languages of the South-South zone of Nigeria: a geo-political profile Concept Publications, Lagos, Nigeria, pages 85, 87, ISBN 978-8065-27-9
  7. ^ Udogu, Emmanuel Ike (2005) Nigeria in the twenty-first century: strategies for political stability and peaceful coexistence Africa World Press, Trenton, New Jersey, page 72, ISBN 1-59221-319-7
  8. ^ "Eleme Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  9. ^ "Eleme, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
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