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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> |
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> |
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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> |
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== 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.<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> |
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== Towns and villages in Eleme Local government == |
== 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- |
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: |
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# Agbonchia |
# Agbonchia |
Latest revision as of 04:39, 11 September 2024
This article possibly contains original research. (May 2020) |
Eleme | |
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Coordinates: 4°47′15″N 7°8′37″E / 4.78750°N 7.14361°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Rivers State |
Date created | 1996 |
Seat | Ogale |
Government | |
• Local Government Chairman | Obarilomate Ollor (PDP) |
• Deputy Local Government Chairman | Virtue Ekee (PDP) |
• Local Government Council | Ward 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 zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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:
- Agbonchia
- Akpajo
- Alesa
- Aleto
- Alode
- Ebubu
- Ekporo
- Eteo
- Ogale
- Onne
References
[edit]- ^ Environment, U. N. (2017-09-21). "About Ogoniland". UNEP - UN Environment Programme. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Map - Eleme - MAP[N]ALL.COM". www.mapnall.org. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Nlebem, Anthony (2019-07-21). "How Wike moved fast to avert bloodshed in selection of new Eleme monarch". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ "Eleme Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "Eleme, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.