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History of Onumu Community, Edo State Nigeria

Onumu is one of the village in Akoko Edo local government, Edo state, Nigeria.

The language communicated by the indigenous people of Onumu is Okpameri.

Some other communities who also speak the Okpameri language are Ogugu, Ogbe, Somorika, Ibillo, etc.

Onumu is not too far to the above mentioned community.

Onumu is divided into two: Onumu-Oke and Onumu-Isale. The division is as a result of their geographical location. The distance from one commuinty to the other is about 30 minutes ride.

The people of Onumu are hospitable, lovely and truthful people who are contented with the simple lifestyle and their natural environment.

kINGSHIP:

They are ruled by a king and succession to the throne is always done after the death of the current occupant. The king goes by the name His Royal Highness, Oba ....

OCCUPATION:

Agriculture is the major source of income of the people of Onumu. They specializes in Oil palm palduction and cassava flakes popularly called 'garri'. Some venture into production of yam and some other agricultural activities.