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Okuokoko is a name derived from the Urhobo word "oku", meaning village and Okoko, a woman who founded the settlement in the 19th century. Okoko was the first daughter not Okene Otamadua from OREROKPE, capital city of the Okpe people. She had two brothers; Okpunu and Agbarhami. Okoko grew up to be a trader and asnher business flourished, she decided to leave OREROKPE tonseek out another settlement for herself and her business. She settled at Ugolo. She was a traditional religionist and came in contact with the local deity, Atiti. She worshipped it and attributed her wealth to its influence. She was courted by Akara, a charming young man from Arhagba in Udu clan. The got married, but because of her business and worship,they decided to settle somewhere not far from Ugolo, so that she can continue her worship of Atiti. The new settlement was called Okuokoko in her honor.