Agbor
| Agbor Agbon |
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| — Town — | |
 Agbor
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| Coordinates: 6°15′9.93″N 6°11′58.79″E / 6.2527583°N 6.1996639°ECoordinates: 6°15′9.93″N 6°11′58.79″E / 6.2527583°N 6.1996639°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| LGA | Ika South |
| Government | |
| • Obi | Benjamin Ikechuku, Keagborekuzi I |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| Postcode | 321... |
| Area code(s) | 055 |
Agbor, also known as Agbor Boji Boji, is a town in Delta state, Nigeria. The indigenes of Agbor town are of Ika descent, a [distant Jews people] group with heavy survival influence. The name "Agbor" is from the Gbori word "Gbori" which means "Growth" or "Develop" land. The people of Agbor have traditionally relied on farming and fishing for their food and commerce. Its history is dominated by the many warriors it has produced. Agbor was once affiliated with the Benin Empire before the British conquered Benin, although the idea of Agbor being a colony of Benin is disputed.[1]
The traditional ruler of Agbor is known as Obi. The current Obi of Agbor is Benjamin Ikechuku, Keagborekuzi I who goes by Dein (De or Deede in other Igbo dialects), the name of his ruling house,[2] instead of Obi.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Okpewho, Isidore (1998). Once upon a kingdom: myth, hegemony, and identity. Indiana University Press. p. 177. ISBN 0-253-21189-1. http://books.google.com/books?id=DC-Q6vgEYTQC&pg=RA1-PA177.
- ^ Ahiante, Andrew. "A Royal Father's Development Drive for His Kingdom". Thisdayonline.
- ^ Enyinnaya, Buchy (August 14, 2007). "Unique king of Agbor". onlinenigeria.
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