Woji Explained

Woji is a town located in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. The town houses the ancient monarchical stool of Eze Oha Evo (Nyerisi Mbam Evo) of the Evo Kingdom.[1] [2]

Name

Woji is named after the first son of Oro-Evo, a descendant of the Obio.

Notes and References

  1. New York Public Library (NYPL), Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture . 2024-10-24 . African Studies Companion Online. 10.1163/_afco_asc_1319 .
  2. Web site: Bassey . Okon . 2 October 2003 . Nigeria: Monarch Decries Country's Problems At 43 . allafrica.

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