• CULTURAL DRESSES IN DELTA STATE

    CULTURAL, TRADITIONAL DRESSES AMONG THE PEOPLE OF DELTA STATE The Urhobos, Isokos, Itsekiris and Izons wear identical dresses. For formal occasions, a man ties a wrapper, a shirt-like attire and a hat to match. Usually he wears coral beads or gold chains and holds a walking stick. The woman puts on what is known as…

  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN DELTA STATE

    The use of various drums cuts across the state. The Igbos use flutes (akpele or opi) in place of the talking drums of the Yorubas, while the Urhobos and Igbos again blow the elephant tusk to achieve the same purpose of communication. The ‘agogo’ (gong) is a popular musical instrument which also cuts across the…

  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN IGBO COMMUNITIES OF DELTA STATE

    The Igbo people in Delta State (and some other places) use of various musical instruments. They use flutes (akpele or opi) in place of the talking drums of the Yorubas, while the Urhobos and Igbos again blow the elephant tusk to achieve the same purpose of communication. The ‘agogo’ (gong) is a popular musical instrument…

  • ARTS & TRADITIONAL ARTIFACTS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

    The people of the state are well known for their arts and crafts. The unique mask heads of the various ethnic groups reflect the maturity of Delta State’s art works. The intricate colours the masks wear are symbolic of the colour mix the people have been involved with over time. Many of these exotic collections…

  • FESTIVALS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

    The celebration of traditional festivals is an annual community affair throughout Delta State.  Almost every village celebrates one festival or the other that attracts indigenes and non-indigenes at specific times in the year, usually between March and December. These festivals offer occasions for a reunion of family members, friends and well-wishers from far and near.…

  • MUSIC & DANCE IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

    The people of Delta State like making and listening to music which is prominent in in their ceremonies – religious and social. Music is employed to reflect many moods; the drumming for example, can signal the emergence of war. A musician is expected to be dexterous with the use of various drums as well as…

  • List of Permanent Secretaries, Delta State, 2002

    Delta State Permanent Secretaries as of May 2002 Delta State Permanent Secretaries and their ministries SN PERM SEC MINISTRY i. Dr. S. 0. Okpokpor Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. ii. Barrister A. U. Elueche Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. iii. Surveyor P. E. Ediru Ministry of Lands, Surveys and Urban Development. iv. Mrs.…

  • MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: THIRD ASSEMBLY, 2003-2007

    THE MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: THIRD ASSEMBLY, 2003-2007 ARE: MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, THIRD ASSEMBLY, 2003-2007: PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, OTHER MEMBERS AND THEIR POLITICAL PARTIES SN MEMBERS PARTY PRINCIPAL OFFICERS 1 Hon. Sir (Barr.) Y.D. Igbrude PDP 2 Hon. (Barr.) Akpor Pius Ewherido PDP 3 Hon. (Evang.) Ossai N. Ossai…

  • MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: SECOND ASSEMBLY, 1999-2003

    THE MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: SECOND ASSEMBLY, 1999-2003 ARE: SN MEMBERS 1 Hon. Basil Ganagana 2 Hon. P. A. Ewherido 3 Hon. S. C. Akpenyi 4 Hon. Funkekeme Solomon 5 Hon. G. C. Okpuno (Evang.) 6 Hon. W. 0. Edeyibo 7 Hon. Ejaife Odebala (Barr) 8 Hon. M. I. Kugbenje (Barr) 9…

  • NANA’s PALACE, KOKO

    NANA’s PALACE, KOKO is a Living History Museum. It was built by Chief Nana Olomu of Ebrohim. He was a powerful nineteenth century indigenous entrepreneur. The magnificent edifice is a reflection of his grandeur. His personal effects are housed in it and they portray his enlightened contact with the British Empire under Queen Victoria. Koko…