Okpe

Okpe is a kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria. Today, it is also the name of a local government area. It is one of the many kingdoms that make up Urhobo nation. Its capital is Orerokpe. This LGA has a total population of 128,398 as at the 2006 census.The kingdom plays host to the Osubi Airport, which is actually located at Osubi and the Delta State Trade Fair Complex. The Orodje celebrated ten years on ancestral throne. Major General Felix Mujakperuo is the king of Okpe Kingdom. The kingship is usually rotated between the four ruling houses.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Okpe
Settlement.settlement_type: LGA and Kingdom
Settlement.image_skyline: Orodje okpe.jpg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Nigeria
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 8
Settlement.mapframe wikidata: yes
Settlement.mapframe marker: village
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Nigeria
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Delta State
Settlement.seat_type: Headquarters
Settlement.seat: Orerokpe
Settlement.leader_title: Orodje (King)
Settlement.leader_name: H.R.M (Maj-Gen) Orhue I (rtd)
Settlement.leader_title1: Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council
Settlement.leader_name2: Chief J. J Scott

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Wikidata facts

Population: 128398
Image: Okpe Agbamu eni.jpg

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History
Climate
Notable people
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==History== The Okpe kingdom was established as early as the 17th century. It has a traditional ruler with the title Orodje of Okpe. The Okpe people are known to have migrated to found the present day Sapele and the Orodje of Okpe still exercises authority over the land of Sapele.