Month: September 2023

The 13 Districts of Okpe Kingdom

By Mhazter Krendy Onome Kren

The Okpe kingdom is not just the biggest and most populous in the Urhobo nation but is also the biggest and the most populous in the whole of Delta state, in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Okpe kingdom covers the whole of Okpe and Sapele Local Government Areas. It is divided into 13 districts and each districts is headed by an Okakuro (chief) who acts as the Ukero Orodje (eyes of the king) in each district.

He reports activities of his district to the palace, and in case of a festival like the 10th Year Anniversary of the coronation of the orodje in 2026 where no shop will be allowed to open from 8am till 6pm, it is the Duke that makes sure such enforcement is strictly adhered to.

Here are the 13 districts of the Okpe Kingdom and the chiefs representing them together with the villages under their control.

  1. SAPELE (URHIAPELE) District

Okakuro William AYOMANOR, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of SAPELE district

URHIAPELE District is a City, with Four (4) Towns. In order of seniority, namely:

  1. EGBORODE
  2. OTON
  3. ETAMUA
  4. AMUOGODO

1.01. EGBORODE
Urban Area and some other major parts of the Sapele City.

2.01. OTON
Ugberikoko, Oton, Gana, etc.

3.01. ETAMUA
From Macpherson to Ogorode, etc.

4.01. AMUOGODO
Okuahwanre, Okunamere, Ugbeyiyi, etc

  1. AMUOKPE District

Okakuro Peter ASAGBA, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of AMUOKPE district

AMUOKPE district has Fourteen (14) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. AMUOKPE
  2. OKUOSAJERE
  3. OKUOVWORI
  4. OGEGERE
  5. IBADA-AMUOKPE
  6. ADAGBRASSA-AMUOKPE
  7. IGBEKU
  8. OKUNRIGHWRE
  9. EGBEKU
  10. EDJEKIMONI
  11. IKWEWU
  12. ENANEMU
  13. EKO
  14. UGBURUMU
  15. ARHAGBA District

Okakuro J.E. KOGBORO, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of ARHAGBA district

ARHAGBA district has Five (5) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. ARHAGBA
  2. ADAVWAREN
  3. OGIRIBO
  4. OVWORI
  5. EJEBA
  6. UGHOTON District

Okakuro Robert ONOME, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of UGHOTON district

UGHOTON district has Eight (8) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. UGHOTON
  2. JEDDO
  3. UNUERUVUN
  4. UGHOTON IDALE
  5. UGBOKODO
  6. UKUOMORHAN
  7. OGIDIGBO
  8. OGBELLE
  9. ELUME District

Okakuro Lucky OLOGHETE, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of ELUME district

ELUME district has Twenty (20) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. OTORAMUA-ELUME
  2. OKU-ELUME
  3. AMUOKPOKPOR
  4. EDEGBORODE
  5. ADAGBRASSA-ELUME
  6. IDEGHELE
  7. IRIABOME
  8. OGIEDI-ELUME
  9. ITURU
  10. OLOGHO
  11. UGBIMIDAKA
  12. OKUOKE
  13. OKUAJOMATA
  14. JAKPA-ELUME
  15. OYOHEN
  16. OGIRISEN
  17. IBADA-ELUME
  18. OKUOVWORI-ELUME
  19. AMUAFEN
  20. MEREJE I District

Okakuro Omasheye I. ELABA, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of MEREJE I district

MEREJE I district has Fifteen (15) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. OTORAMUA-MEREJE
  2. EKOKO I
  3. EKOKO II
  4. EROGHO
  5. EGBORODE
  6. OKUOTOMEWO
  7. OKUIJOROGU
  8. OKUIGHELE
  9. OKUOVO
  10. OKUOKOLO
  11. OKUO-ECHEMIDAGHAN
  12. OKWUOVWISI
  13. OKOBIA
  14. OKUOGBOGBO
  15. OVIRI-COURT
  16. MEREJE II District

Okakuro Sam OYOVBIARE, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of MEREJE II district

MEREJE II district has Seventeen (17) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. ADEJE
  2. IRIAMA
  3. OKUEJEBA
  4. OPURAJA
  5. OKOLOVU
  6. OKUABUDE
  7. ONYEKE
  8. OKUOUFUOMA
  9. KPOKPOGRI
  10. OKUEGUME
  11. EGBELEKU
  12. OKUOMOEFE
  13. OKUIYEREGBA
  14. OKUOGHOLO
  15. JAKPA-MEREJE
  16. OKUETOLOR
  17. OKUITARIE
  18. UGOLO District

Okakuro Dickson GBEREVBIE, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of UGOLO district

UGOLO district has Seventeen (17) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. EVWRIYEN
  2. UGOLO Town
  3. OKUOKOKO
  4. OSUBI Town
  5. ADAGBRASSA-UGOLO
  6. OVIRI-COURT
  7. OGJEDI
  8. AMUOKPOKPOR-UGOLO
  9. OVIRI-OKPE
  10. UMIAGWA
  11. UWHAGBA
  12. OHORE I
  13. OKUEDIEMO
  14. OKUEGHELE
    OHORE II
  15. OLUKOBARE
  16. OKUIERIONE
  17. OKOIRIKPEHRE
  18. UGBORHEN District

Okakuro Tony AMITEYE, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of UGBORHEN district

UGBORHEN district has Eight (8) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. UGBORHEN
  2. UGBUKURUSU
  3. IKERESAN
  4. OBOTIE
  5. OKUOBUREGBO
  6. UMOLU
  7. OKUAZIZA
  8. ADAKA
  9. AGHALOKPE District

Okakuro Mark AFE, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of AGHALOKPE district

AGHALOKPE district has Six (6) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. ADAGBRASSA
  2. AGHALOKPE
  3. AJAGOLO, formerly AJAGUOYIBO, but now IMUE-TIVE
  4. UNURHIE
  5. ADA-ORHO
  6. IGUGUDU
  7. OHA District

Okakuro M.I. ASINI, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of OHA district

OHA district has Four (4) Town/Villages, namely:

  1. OHA
  2. OKOZI
  3. OKUODIETE
  4. OKUOROHWE
  5. OREROKPE District

Okakuro Godwin EJINYERE, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of OREROKPE district

OREROKPE district has Three (3) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. OREROKPE Town
  2. OKULOHO
  3. OZUE District

Okakuro W.A. OYO, is the DUKE (UKERO-ORODJE) of OZUE district

OZUE district has Five (5) Towns/Villages, namely:

  1. OKEGBORODE
  2. OKUOVU I
  3. OKUOVU II
  4. OKUODEDE I
  5. OKUODEDE II
  6. Edited by Anthony Oboghene Ororho

Embracing Art Education in Primary Schools

By Lloyd Jeeves
An early introduction to Art & Design helps learners develop positive attitudes to creative thinking and creative subjects, which benefits future learning. The subject encourages them to celebrate their own and others’ artistic experiences. This builds a sense of community in the classroom from an early age and fosters an openness to diversity as they experience art and design from different times and cultures.
This blog, written by our Curriculum Development Manager, Lloyd Jeeves, details what the research says about studying art & design as a subject and the benefits of our Cambridge Primary Art & Design curriculum in nurturing young minds, supporting inclusion, and building life-long skills.What does the research say?
Research has shown that art education in primary schools plays a valuable role in a child’s development. Studies also show that the cultivation of arts subjects creates the necessary balance to enhance performance in other learning areas that require more intense cerebral activity and are seen as more important.
According to art historian, Amy Herman, art improves problem-solving skills, helping us discover why and how things go wrong and how to fix them. Limitless opportunities through Cambridge Primary Art & Design The Cambridge Primary Art & Design curriculum was created to give learners the space to explore and express themselves freely, supporting the development of social and reflective skills, and encouraging teachers to nurture an environment where learners can take risks and build resilience.
Art and design nurtures creativity in young minds, which supports them in solving problems in other Cambridge Primary subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, and Computing.
Art develops concentration skills and perseverance – as children explore different tools and materials, mastering their use to create beautiful objects and designs. These are important skills, necessary to excel in all other subjects.
Since its inception, Cambridge Primary Art & Design was envisaged to create ‘limitless opportunities’, which describes the range of individual and collaborative opportunities we want every learner to be able to identify and explore. Developing creativity and supporting inclusion through art Expression through art aids emotional development as learners develop skills such as perseverance and collaboration.
They are better equipped to deal with criticism positively as they give, receive, and respond to feedback.
Art & Design also provides a platform for all learners to communicate and express themselves, which especially aids learners who find communication and interaction challenging, including learners with autism.
The focus on experimental learning allows learners to develop and challenge their motor skills in ways that are appropriate to their physical abilities. 
The subject also supports those with visual impairments to touch and manipulate materials with different textures and properties, thereby providing a wide range of sensory opportunities. This has created a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for learners to experiment and develop.
Art in building life-long skills: Cambridge Primary Art & Design provides opportunities for learners to experience and respond to art and design produced for commercial purposes. Art has a place in day-to-day life which learners get to experience as they see its use in architecture and decoration. This leads them to appreciate the commercial benefit of art, further amplifying its practicality and financial benefit to artists and the broader economy. If they choose to pursue art later in life, they are better equipped to create value from it.
To best support this invaluable development, it’s important to engage children in art – both at home and at school – and to continue with their creative experience throughout their schooling.