Edidi

Edidi
Town
Edidi is located in Nigeria
Edidi
Edidi
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°14′N 4°56′E / 8.233°N 4.933°E / 8.233; 4.933
Country Nigeria
StateKwara State
Local government areaIsin
Government
Elevation
1,467 ft (447 m)
Population
 • Ethnicities
Yoruba (Igbomina)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Èdìdì is a town located in the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria.[1][2] The Edidi town comprises three villages: Èdìdì Ọjà, Èdìdì Òkè-Ọ̀nà and Èdìdì Ìdẹ̀ra. Edidi is located about 400 km (250 mi) northeast of Lagos and about 53 km (33 mi) south of Ilorin.

Demographics

Èdìdì people are predominantly farmers growing cash crops like kola nuts, cocoa and palm oil. They are also known to be major producers of yam, cassava, maize and various other fruit. They are subject to their king, the Elédìdì of Èdìdì, assisted by high chiefs of several compounds.[3] The town comprises Christians and Muslims with both groups interacting well during the celebration of religious observances and holidays. The kingship is rotated among these three villages viz: Èdìdì Ìdẹ̀ra, Èdìdì Òkè-Ọ̀nà and Èdìdì Ọjà in that order.

Ruler

Èdìdì is currently under the rulerships Of His Royal Majesty, Ọba Gabriel Kọ́láwọlé Abóyèjí (Aretujoye II). He is from the Aretujoye ruling families of Èdìdì Ọjà and was enthroned in December 1993.

Festivals

Festivals in Edidi include the following :

  • Akooyi Festival
  • Yam Festival
  • Edidi Day Celebration
  • Ojude Oba
  • One Nation on Ileya Day

References

  1. ^ Eghosa E. Osaghae; Okechukwu Ibeanu; Godwin Onu; Victor A. Isumonah; Mvendaga Jibo; Jaye Gaskia; A. T. Simbine; H. S. Galadima (2001). Ethnic Groups and Conflicts in Nigeria: The northcentral [sic] zone of Nigeria. The Lord's Creations for [the] Programme on Ethnic and Federal Studies, Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan. ISBN 978-978-34203-5-9.
  2. ^ "$100m cassava plant coming to Kwara community - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Investors plan cassava production factories in Kwara - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2017.


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