King Jaja of Opobo Memorial
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| 4°30′51″N 7°32′20″E / 4.514107°N 7.538879°E | |
| Location | Opobo |
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| Type | Monument |
| Material | Bronze Grey granite |
| Opening date | 1903 |
| Dedicated to | King Jaja of Opobo |
The King Jaja of Opobo Memorial is a historic monument in memory of King Jaja of Opobo, erected by public subscription in 1903.
Description
It is located within the Opobo town centre and bears an inscription in the English language, which reads:
A king in title and indeed. Always just and ever generous. Respected and revered in life. Lamented and mourned by all when dead.
The statue stands on a grey granite plinth, surrounded by cast iron railings. The grass around is close-growing with neatly-cut edges, giving the dignified appearance of a public park.
Gallery
References
Further reading
- E.A. Jaja. King Jaja of Opobo, 1821-1891: A Sketch History of the Development and Expansion of Opobo. Opobo Action Council.
- Obi, J.C.; Ekechukwu, L.C. (1997). Exhibition on the roots of King Jaja. Opobo: National Museum.(Full text via Google Books.)
- Jones, G.I. The trading states of the oil rivers: a study of political development in eastern Nigeria. Oxford: James Currey. ISBN 0852559186.(Full text via Google Books.)