Uokha

Uokha is a town in Owan East,^[1] a local government area of Edo state, Nigeria.It is located about 123km northwest of Benin city. And it has a population of approximately 10,000 inhabitants.^[2]

Uokha is believed to be founded by Prince Odion a prince and heir to the Benin Kingdom.^[3]

The present day people are predominantly farmers, and are known to grow food crops such as yams, cassava, and cash crops like cocoa, bananas, plantain, cashews etc.

Uokha is a peaceful town with polite happy citizens who share a communal bond prevalent in most African societies, the inhabitants of the town are predominantly Christians.

Notable people

Ambruse Vanzekin,a Nigerian football goalkeeper
Abiola Irele,professor and former Vice Chancellor, Kwara State University
Pius Oleghe

References

^ "Uokha". Google Maps. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
^ "Uokha". City Facts. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
^ Ogbomo, Onaiwu, W. (1994). "Constructing a Precolonial Owan Chronology and Dating Framework". History of Africa. 21: 219–249 – via JSTOR.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

7°04′23″N 6°02′50″E / 7.0730°N 6.0473°E / 7.0730; 6.0473

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[1] "Uokha". Google Maps. Retrieved 22 November 2020.

[2] "Uokha". City Facts. Retrieved 9 September 2020.

[3] Ogbomo, Onaiwu, W. (1994). "Constructing a Precolonial Owan Chronology and Dating Framework". History of Africa. 21: 219–249 – via JSTOR.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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