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Agila Social And Economic Carnival
Idoma International Carnival is an annual event held in Otukpo in Benue State, Nigeria. History In 2013, Prince Edwin Ochai created the Agila Social & Economic Carnival, with the aim of showcasing to the world the rich social, cultural and Economic endowment of the Idoma Nation through art, craft and social exhibitions. The Carnival events The parades and other events happen during the three official days of carnival. The carnival kicks off in the morning on December 23 and stretches to the afternoon of the same day with procession/Parade in Otukpo followed by migration from Otukpo to Apa, Nigeria, Apa between the afternoon and evening of the first day. Later in the evening of the same day is another segment known as burn fire and performances by music artists. The carnival continues on December 24 with carnival displays in the morning followed by a masquerade display and distribution of gifts to widows. Later in the evening on the same day is the performance by HERO's ambassad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otukpo
Otukpo is a town in Benue State, Nigeria located in the Middle Belt Region of Nigeria. It is also the eponymous name of a subgroup of the Idoma people. Otukpo is the headquarters of the Otukpo Local Government Area. It was the headquarters of the former Idoma Province, and remains an important town in Idomaland, an area mainly populated by the Idoma speaking people, though with numerous local dialects spoken in the diverse reaches of Idoma land. Otukpo Idoma language is the umbrella lingua. Otukpo is the seat of the Och' Idoma, the Paramount Ruler Idoma of the Idoma Nation. The Present Traditional Ruler of Idoma is His Royal Majesty Ogbodo John Elaigwu. Though his legitimacy as Och Idoma is been questioned by large Section of the Idoma Elites, Traditional District Heads, and Youth. As at the time of publication the case is sai to be in court. Elaigwu Ogbodo was a card carring member of thPDPand a close ally with the Deputy Governorship candidate and Chairman John Ngbede. It is s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
