Onicha Olona
Onicha Olona town is a town in the Aniocha North local government area of Delta State, Nigeria. It is the HQ of the former Onicha-Olona Kingdom, first ruled by Oba Ugbe, the brother of Oba Orhogbua (both brothers were sons of Oba Esigie of the ancient Benin Kingdom). Originally, it was ruled by the descendants of Oba Ugbe (the present day Idumu-Ugbe Qtrs) before the arrival of the British. [1][2]
Onicha-Olona | |
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  Onicha-Olona | |
| Coordinates: 6°22′46″N 6°37′11.00″E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Delta State |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Onicha Olona has been challenged with the efforts to solve its Obiship over the years.[3]
Notable indigenes
Onicha Olona has a number of prominent people either born in the town or elsewhere, who have contributed to the growth of the town or of Nigeria. They have made their mark in the fields of politics, scholarship, sports and the arts.
- Hon. Victor Ochei Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
- Benedict Peters, CEO Aiteo Oil and Gas Inc
See also
References
- "Aniocha North Local Government Area".
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