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ADOKA

Adoka is a complex of villages in Otukpo LGA, Benue State Nigeria. It is the heart of central Idoma and is head quatered in Okpanehe also referred to as "center".Adoka lies on the east bank of the Onaje River and is the hub of trade and civilization in rural Idoma land.

Adoka is rich in culture and observes the New Yam festival "ejalekwu". It has local vigilante groups such as Au'odeh and the predominant clans include the Ujah family. Known for waring prowess Adoka has produced notable soldiers in the Nigerian Army.

Adoka constitutes of other villages such as Ogodumu, Aune, Okpaflo, Ogbehe. It produced Ochi'Idoma Ogiri Oko and Senator Adejoh Ogiri. Adoka is known for hospitality, farming, hunting and Warriors. Other occupations include shoemaking, sculpting, weaving the local Otachi wrapper and making Garri a local staple from cassava tubers.

The local elders are refered to as "Onyakoche" and the local chief is called the "Oche". It is also home to Holy Rosary College and St Charles. Everyday life begins at dawn with farmers rising early to go to the farm and when they return at dusk, the women prepare dinner, the rest of the night is mainly filled with activities like moonlight games for the children.