THE ENiGIES

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Esanland is ripe with strong cultural heritage that serves as a bond amongst Esan people worldwide. The Esan culture and traditions are well regarded and valued worldwide. The cornerstone to ensuring that Esanland culture and traditions remain salient and relevant till this day are the traditional rulers referred to as “Enigies” or “Onojie” when used in a singular term. These rulers incorporate the cultural significance of positions in promoting historical cultures, traditional norms, leadership, and social actions that incorporate classic paintings, artifacts, attires, monuments, archaeological sites and designs, among others. Other intangible cultural heritage are oratory skills, performing acts such as the popular “Igbabonelimin Dance” and well-known regional rituals. Below are the list of the current Enigies of Esanland: 

1. HRH, W. O. Momodu II (JP, CON) – Ojirrua of Irrua – Installed Nov. 1991

2. HRH, Anslem Eidenojie II (JP) – Ojuromi of Uromi – Installed Nov. 1991

3. HRH, Zaiki Barr. A. E. Abumere II – Onogie of Ekpoma -Installed Sep. 2007

4. HRH, J.E Eluojierio I, JP -Onogie of Igueben -Installed June 1985

5. HRH, A Iredia Abumere II -Onogie of Ubiaja – Installed Feb. 1999

6. HRH, Lord O. Usifoh II – Onogie of Ewohimi –Installed June 1997

7. HRH, S. O. Aidenojie, JP -Onogie of Ewossa – Installed May 1981

8. HRH, Ehidiamen I, JP -Onogie of Opoji – Installed Apr. 1987

9. HRH, S. I. Obade II, JP – Onogie of Ugbegun- Installed Apr. 1987

10. HRH, J.E Ekpeehin, JP – Onogie of Onogholo- Installed July 1988

11. HRH, S. O. Ikhumen, JP – Onogie of Ewatto – Installed Dec. 1987

12. HRH, C Aidenogie I – Onogie of Orowa – Installed Feb. 1993

13. HRH, O. T. Ibhadojemu I – Onogie of Egoro – Installed Feb. 1992

14. HRH, Aidenogie I – Onogie of Urohi – Installed Jan. 1995

15. HRH, V. Oguamelu I – Onogie of Oria – Installed May 1995

16. HRH, J. E. Ukato, JP -Onogie of Ugboha – Installed May 1973

17. HRH, Oboh Ehizogie I – Onogie of Ogun – Installed Mar. 1997

18. HRH, Y. Ogiefo III – Onogie of Ewu – Installed Nov. 1997

19. HRH, Aigboman – Onogie of Ukhun – Installed May 1993

20. HRH, Aikpaogie I – Onogie of Ebelle – Installed Sept 1998

21. HRH, H. Izebhokhai (JP) – Onogie of Okalo – Installed Mar. 1999

22. HRH, A. Orhibhabor I – Onogie of Ohordua-Installed July 2002

23. HRH, F. Imadojemu Amenbhagbe – Onogie of Udo – Installed Oct. 2002

24. HRH, Amos Akhadia – Onogie of Amahor-Installed Jan. 2003

25. HRH, Momoh Amedu I – Onogie of Idoa – Installed Feb. 2005

26. HRH, Zaiki G. O. Edobor I – Onogie of Ekpon – Installed 2002

27. HRH, Zaiki A. Ehizogie II – Onogie of Ogwa – Installed July 2009

28. HRH, Solomon Ojeaga Izuware I – Onogie of Ujiogba-Installed July 2011

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ProudlyEsan/posts/enigies-traditional-rulers-in-esan-land(May 5, 2014)