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Obong Of Calabar
The Obong of Calabar is the traditional ruler and custodian of the culture of the Efik people of Western Africa. The Obong is referred to as a natural ruler (because his kingdom predates the Nigerian state), treaty King (because he signed sovereign treaties with other world powers), grand patriarch of the Efik Kingdom and later bestowed with the additional title of defender of the Christian faith by a British monarch owing to the Obong's documented efforts in helping the spread of christianity in his domain. The Efik people are dispersed and settled in many parts of south eastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroun but are mostly Centred in Calabar, capital of Cross River State. Calabar which was named by the Portuguese was locally known as Ata Akpa in local Efik language. In modern times the Obong of Calabar is crowned twice, first traditionally at a sacred lodge known as ''efe asabo'' where different branches of Efik royal houses perform their esoteric roles during coronation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Traditional Rulers
Nigerian traditional rulers often derive their titles from the rulers of independent states or communities that existed before the formation of modern Nigeria. Although they do not have formal political power, in many cases they continue to command respect from their people and have considerable influence in their community. Though their bearers usually maintain the monarchical styles and titles of their sovereign ancestors, both their independent activities and their relations with the central and regional governments of Nigeria are closer in substance to those of the high nobility of old Europe than to those of actual reigning monarchs. Cited here is a list of traditional rulers in Nigeria. Pre-colonial period Modern Nigeria encompasses lands traditionally occupied by highly diverse ethnic groups with very different languages and traditions. In broad terms, the southeast was occupied mainly by Igbo, the Niger Delta by Edo and Igbo related people, the southwest by Yoruba a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Residency Museum
The Old Residency Museum is a government-run museum in Nigeria. The museum was constructed in the colonial time in 1884 in old Calabar and was named as the Government House. As per the museum records, it was pre-fabricated in Britain and later erected in Calabar to accommodate the British officials in the Niger ) , official_languages = , languages_type = National languages The house is now a museum which is managed by the National Commission for Museums and it displays the largest collection of Nigerian documents and artifacts about the history of the Calabar and [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V
Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V (Ukpong Otu Ukpong Mbo Otu Meseme Ukpong Ukpong Atai Ema Atai Iboku, born 20 November 1949) is the present the Obong of Calabar and the 78th recognised monarch of the Efik People, he was crowned and officially recognised by the Government of Cross River State on 11 July 2008. Education Prince Ekpo Okon completed his primary education at St. Patrick’s Convent and St. Mary’s Schools, obtaining his first school leaving certificate from the latter in 1963. He went on to receive his West African School Certificate from the renowned West African Peoples Institute (WAPI) in 1968, which was established by the late Professor Eyo Ita, the first Nigerian professor. At the age of 24, he earned a diploma in Telecommunications Engineering and was awarded the International Telecommunication Union's best student prize. The award was presented by the then Minister of Communications, General Murtala Muhammed, who later became the Nigerian Military Head of State. Journ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Ephraim Adam I
Adam I (Edem Efiom Ededem Edak Edem Etim Efiom Okoho Efiom Ekpo Efiom Ekpo; ca. 1849 – 1 July 1906) was the Obong of Calabar, Nigeria from 1901 until his death on 1 July 1906. Adam was born in Calabar, sometime around the reign of his 2nd cousin thrice removed Archibong I as the Obong of Calabar and its dependencies. He was the eldest son of Ephraim Adam of Etim Efiom royal house of Old Calabar. Souvenir Programme of the Coronation Service of His Royal Highness Edidem Bassey Eyo Ephraim Adam III, Obong of Calabar and Paramount Ruler of the Efiks, p.28 His mother Akwa Edem Itu was from Big Qua Town in the present-day Calabar. Early life Obong Adam Ephraim Adam was born as "Edem Efiom Ededem". Although not much is known regarding his early life, He grew up under the care of his Father Ephraim Adam (Alias Tete), and his mother Akwa Edem Itu. Several records reveal that he was well educated having mastery of the Efik and the English language. On the death of his father i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bassey Eyo Ephraim Adam III
Bassey Adam III (Abasi Eyo Efiom Ededem Edak Edem Etim Efiom Okoho Efiom Ekpo Efiom Ekpo; 25 December 1904 – 14 December 1986) was the Obong of Calabar and the Edidem of the Efik people, Efik kingdom from 27 November 1982 until his death on 14 December 1986. Bassey was born in Calabar, during the reign of his Uncle Adam Ephraim Adam I, Obong Adam Ephraim Adam as the Obong of Old Calabar and its dependencies. His father was Eyo Ephraim Adam, Etubom Eyo Ephraim Adam (Eyo Efiom Ededem), the second son of Ephraim Adam (Alias Tete) of Etim Efiom royal house of Old Calabar.#refSouvenir1982, Souvenir Programme of the Coronation Service of His Royal Highness Edidem Bassey Eyo Ephraim Adam III, p.28 His mother was Princess Eyoanwan Eyo Edem of Duke royal house of Old Calabar. Early life He was born on 25 December 1904 and named Bassey Eyo Ephraim Adam. His father Eyo Ephraim Adam was from Etim Efiom royal house of Old Calabar and was also a one-time head of the House from 1906 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orok Edem-Odo
Orok Edem-Odo (Orok Edem-Odo Edem Ekpo Efiom Okoho Efiom Ekpo Efiom Ekpo) also known as Eyamba IX or King Duke IX was the Obong of Calabar from 17 April 1880 to 21 November 1896. His father Edem-Odo Edem Ekpo was the Obong of Calabar from 1854 to 1858. His mother was Ekanem Ama from the Eta Odionka family of Efut Abua, Calabar. Selection for kingship After the death of King Archibong III in 1879, there was a fierce contest over his successor. Three candidates showed interest in the stool of the Obong of Calabar. The candidates included Prince James Eyamba, son of Eyamba V and who later became Eyamba X; Prince Asibong Edem, son of Archibong III and Prince Orok Edem-Odo, son of Edem-Odo Edem Ekpo.Duke, ''Great Calabar Chronicle'', p.18 The abolishment of several customs insidiously used in the past to eliminate potential candidates to the stool of the Obong, made the matter more complex. All three candidates came from notable families. The presentation of a candidate from the Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archibong I
Archibong I (Efio-Okoho Asibong Ekpo Efiom Okoho Efiom Ekpo Efiom Ekpo) also known as Archibong Duke was the Obong of Akwa Akpa, Calabar from 28 May 1849 to 4 February 1852.#refMarwick1897, Marwick, p.259 Born as Efio-Okoho, he was named after his Great Grandfather Efiom Okoho. His father was Asibong Ekpo and his mother was Obuma. Archibong is the anglicised form of the name Asibong. Selection for Kingship After the death of Eyamba V on May 14 1847, there was an interregnum of almost two years.#refDuke2008, Duke, p.10#refHart1964, Hart, pp.71-72, para.192 A few months later, several persons declared their interest in filling the stool of the Obong of Calabar. Among the candidates were Ntiero Ekpenyong Ofiong Okoho (King Eyamba V's brother who was popularly known as Mr Young), Edem-Odo Edem Ekpo (Duke Ephraim), and Efio-Okoho Asibong Ekpo (Archibong Duke). According to Hope Masterton Waddell, Hope Waddell, it had been expected that Eyo Honesty II, King Eyo Honesty II would have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyamba V
Eyamba V (Edem Ekpenyong Offiong Okoho Efiom Ekpo Efiom Ekpo) popularly known as Johnny Young by his Liverpool friends and known to the Efik people as Eyamba V, was the Obong of Old Calabar and the fifth Iyamba of Ekpe Efik Iboku.Hart, p.55 His father was Ekpenyong Offiong Okoho also known as Eyamba III. His mother was Edim Ekpenyong Ekpe Oku, a daughter of Ekpenyong Ekpe Oku also known as Eyamba II. Succession as Iyamba V Paternally and maternally, Edem Ekpenyong as he was known at birth, came from a line of Iyamba title holders. His father was Iyamba III. He was a grandson of Iyamba II and a grand-nephew to Essien Ekpe Oku who was Iyamba I. Oku, p.43 The fourth Iyamba came from the Duke Ephraim line. To consolidate their power, some Mbọñ of Calabar would obtain the Iyamba title to acquire traditional and political authority. The acquisition of this title would enhance the authority of the elected Obong and would expedite their role as rulers. Although Edem Ekpenyong was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta is one of the higher institutions of learning owned and run by the Federal government of Nigeria. History The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, or FUNAAB, was established on 1 January 1988 by the Federal Government when four universities of technology, earlier merged in 1984, were demerged. This led to the creation of the first two universities of agriculture in Abeokuta and Makurdi. On the same date, Professor Nurudeen Olorun-Nimbe Adedipe was appointed the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the university. Professor Adedipe officially assumed duty on 28 January 1988. For many years the date which Professor Adedipe assumed duty was wrongly adopted as the foundation day. Following a revisit to the instrument setting up the university, a council decision at its 53rd statutory meeting in June 2010 reverted the foundation date to 1 January 1988 as prescribed by the law which established the university. Prior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chancellor (education)
A chancellor is a leader of a college or university, usually either the executive or ceremonial head of the university or of a university campus within a university system. In most Commonwealth and former Commonwealth nations, the chancellor is usually a ceremonial non-resident head of the university. In such institutions, the chief executive of a university is the vice-chancellor, who may carry an additional title such as ''president'' (e.g. "president & vice-chancellor"). The chancellor may serve as chairperson of the governing body; if not, this duty is often held by a chairperson who may be known as a pro-chancellor. In many countries, the administrative and educational head of the university is known as the president, principal or rector. In the United States, the head of a university is most commonly a university president. In U.S., university systems that have more than one affiliated university or campus, the executive head of a specific campus may have the title of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Victoria
Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until Death and state funeral of Queen Victoria, her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days was longer than that of List of monarchs in Britain by length of reign, any previous British monarch and is known as the Victorian era. It was a period of industrial, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom, and was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. In 1876, the British Parliament voted to grant her the additional title of Empress of India. Victoria was the daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (the fourth son of King George III), and Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. After the deaths of her father and grandfather in 1820, she was Kensington System, raised under close supervision by her mother and her comptroller, John Conroy. She inherited the throne aged 18 af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
