Omadino Community | |
|---|---|
Communities of Warri Kingdom | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Delta State |
| LGA | Warri South |
| Kingdom | Warri Kingdom |
| Government | |
| • Olu of Warri | Ogiame Atuwatse III |
| • Local Government Chairman | Dr. Michael Tidi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Omadino Community is an indigenous Itsekiri urban community in Warri Kingdom. The people of Omadino are the descendants of Nenuwa, the legendary ancestor and founder of the Omadino community who migrated with his followers from Ode in the Ijebu kingdom following their unsuccessful bid for the throne of the Ijebu kingdom. Omadino Community is one of the oldest communities in the Warri Kingdom having existed before the formation of the Warri Kingdom in 1480. Omadino Community is one of the biggest communities in the Warri Kingdom as it falls under Warri South with extensions to Warri North and Warri South-West. It is located in Warri South Local Government Area of present-day Delta State, Nigeria.[1]
It sits in the Obodo/Omadino ward of Warri South and Warri federal constituency.
Geography
Omadino Community shares a boundary with Kantu Community on the left side of Escravos river. The bight of Nana river forms or marks Omadino Community boundary with Ugborodo. Along the Nana creek, Omadino Community shares a boundary with Young Town. Omadino also has a boundary with the Okpe's on solid land.
Families
There are three quarters in Omadino Community which represent three main families. These are Ogbogboro Quarter (Family), Eghorokueri Quarter and Otumara Quarter.
Popular Personalities from Omadino Community
Some popular personalities from Omadino Community include Chief E. E. Sillo, Capt. Godwin Yomere (Rtd)[2] and Emeritus Professor Gabriel Yomere.[3]
Community Resources
Omadino Community is rich in crude oil and is probably one of the richest communities in Nigeria. It plays host to several multinational companies.[4][1]
Social Infrastructure
There are public and private infrastructures in Omadino Community.
Education
- Jelu Primary school, Omadino
- Omadino Community Technical College (under construction)
- Eagle Height University (under construction)
Health Facilities
- Omadino Cottage Hospital, Omadino and an Healthcare center also.
Roads and Bridges
- Omadino Bridge
- Omadino/Obodo Road
Cultural Festival
Like other Itsekiri communities, Omadino Community is known widely for their very elaborate Nenuwa dance. Every indigene of Omadino community is allowed to participate in this dance. From June 2022 to September 2022, Omadino Community entertained guests of the Atuwatse III with the very popular Nenuwa dance as they were at Aghofen for the 3 months as part of Ghigho Aghofen.[5][6] and every December , Omadino celebrate NENUWA DAY where all Omadino indegenes showcase culture and tradition of the town and itsekiri at large..
References
- ^ a b "Omadino Community in Brief". June 26, 2021.
- ^ "Delta – Military Pensions Board".
- ^ "Again, Senate on Trial over Buhari's Nomination of INEC's RECs – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com.
- ^ "Utonana, Markaraba Oil Fields Standing On Omadino Land, Insists Yomere – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng.
- ^ "Olu of Warri hosts 3rd Ghigho Aghofen ceremony". June 25, 2022.
- ^ "Ogiame Atuwatse III hosts 3rd edition of Ghigho Aghofen". June 26, 2022.
See also
State capital: Asaba | ||
| Local government areas |  | |
 | This Delta State, Nigeria location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
This page was last edited on 13 February 2024, at 00:27