Okene, municipality in Kogi, Nigeria
Okene is a city in Kogi State and serves as the administrative center of a local government area in Nigeria. The city spreads around local markets where people buy and sell goods daily, with many residents working in agriculture, especially growing yams and vegetables.
Okene was officially established in 1976 as a separate local government area, splitting from a larger region. The Ebira people who inhabit the region have a long migration tradition, beginning with their origins among the Jukun people in another part of Nigeria, before settling here.
The people of Okene speak the Ebira language and maintain their traditions through festivals featuring music and dance. These celebrations bring the community together to honor their shared history and customs, with religion playing an important role in daily life.
The city is well connected to surrounding villages and other parts of the state through roads, making it easy for visitors to arrive and navigate around. Motorcycles and cars are the main means of transportation for daily travel through the town.
The city was home to hockey player Akim Aliu and well-known actress Mercy Johnson, who brought great pride to the place. These personalities show that talented people from this region have contributed across various fields.
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