Emure
Emure Ekiti
Emure Ule Ewa Emure Ijaloke | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Nickname: Ule Ewa | |
| Motto: Peace And Unity | |
  Emure Ekiti Emure Ekiti | |
| Coordinates: 7°27′N 5°28′E / 7.450°N 5.467°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Ekiti State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Oluwatosin Adedigbo Adedayo |
| • The King | Oba Emmanuel Adebowale Adebayo |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Emure is a town in the Ekiti State of Nigeria. It is also called Emure Ekiti.[1] It became much better known in the US after the king of Emure's grandson Adewale Ogunleye made it into the NFL for the Chicago Bears.[2]
Emure Ekiti is one of the more prosperous towns in Ekiti. Emure consists of four ancient quarters named Oke Emure, Odo Emure, Idamudu and Ogbontioro.
Geography
[edit]Emure LGA has a tropical climate and has the dry and rainy seasons as its two main seasons. Emure LGA's average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, while the humidity level there is around 60%.[3]
Economy
[edit]Cowpea, cocoa, pepper, and plantains are just a few of the abundant agricultural products produced in Emure. Bead production, fabric weaving, and commerce are some of the area's other significant economic pursuits. There are various markets in Emure LGA where locals can go to buy and sell a variety of goods.[4]
Climate
[edit]In Emure, the dry season is hot, muggy, and partially cloudy whereas the wet season is warm, oppressive, and overcast. The average annual temperature ranges from 64 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 58 or rising over 95.[5]
From January 22 to April 1, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding 88 °F, lasts for 2.3 months. Emure, experiences its warmest month of the year in March, with an average high of 89 °F and low of 72 °F.[6]
From June 15 to October 15 (a period known as the "cool season"), there are 4.0 months with an average daily high temperature below 82 °F. In Emure August is the coldest month of the year, with an average low of 69 °F and high of 81 °F.[7]
Education system
[edit]Education is taken very important. Emure Ekiti has some public secondary schools:
- Ijaloke Grammar School
- Akeju Business College
- Orija High School
- Ekiti State Government Science College Emure
- Emure Model High School
- Eporo High School
- Anaye Community Grammar School
And numerous private secondary schools such as
- Apostolic Faith Secondary School, which is one of the most standard school in Emure Ekiti and her environs.
- Progressive Group of Schools
- St. Paul Grammar School
- God's own comprehensive College
- Christ Our Foundation
- Christ Victory College
Rulers of Emure Kingdom
[edit]The Emure Kingdom traces its royal lineage to Oduduwa, the legendary progenitor of the Yoruba people. The ruling dynasty of Emure stems from Oduduwa's son Okanbi, whose son Oranmiyan is a central figure in the foundation of several Yoruba kingdoms, including Ife, Oyo, and Benin.
The founder of the Emure Kingdom was Fagbamila Obadudu, a descendant of Oranmiyan through his son Obele. Fagbamila Obadudu established Emure as a royal center and one of the sixteen crowned kingdoms of Ekiti. His two sons, Abenimota and Adumori, became the progenitors of the two royal houses of Emure. Since the late twentieth century, the kingship of Emure (styled "Elemure") has alternated between these two lineages.
Lineage of the Emure Kings
[edit]Below is a chronological list of the rulers of Emure Kingdom:
| Position | Name | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| — | Oduduwa | Progenitor of the Yoruba people |
| — | Okanbi | — |
| — | Oranmiyan | — |
| — | Obele | — |
| — | Fagbamila Obadudu | — |
| 1st Elemure | Okutuagbonkoji[8] | — |
| 2nd Elemure | Odunlebiojo | — |
| 3rd Elemure | Adumori | — |
| 4th Elemure | Kango Aladeloye | — |
| 5th Elemure | Ati-Iku Opolo | — |
| 6th Elemure | Ogunragaboja | — |
| 7th Elemure | Atobiloye I | ? - 1867 |
| 8th Elemure | Aminmin I | 1867 - 1870 |
| 9th Elemure | Ajirotutu | 1870 – 1874 |
| 10th Elemure | Famutimi | 1876 – 1882 |
| 11th Elemure | Ajirotutu (continued) | 1882 – 1896 |
| 12th Elemure | Owoso | 1896 – 1906 |
| 13th Elemure | Atobatele | 1907 – 1924 |
| 14th Elemure | Arosoye | 1924 – 1931 |
| 15th Elemure | Odundun Ogunleye I | 1932 – 1952 |
| 16th Elemure | Aminmin II | 1953 – 1963 |
| 17th Elemure | Ogunleye II | 1965 – 1974 |
| 18th Elemure | Oba Adigun Oshin Omiyomade I (Atobiloye II)* | 1983 – 2006 (following a 9-year interregnum from 1974 to 1983[9]) |
| 19th Elemure | Oba Emmanuel Adebayo Atayerobiagogo/ Aminmin III | 2007 – 2024 |
Cultural Significance
[edit]The Emure Kingdom continues to play an important role in the cultural and spiritual identity of the Yoruba people in Ekiti State and beyond. The institution of the monarchy, with its alternating succession system, reflects a unique governance structure that preserves both familial heritage and political balance.
References
[edit]This article is based on traditional Yoruba oral history and archival documentation from Emure royal records. Additional sources may be cited upon future verification through academic and historical research.
References
[edit]- ^ "Emure Ekiti Map | Nigeria Google Satellite Maps". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ reporter, David Haugh, Tribune staff (23 August 2004). "Newest Bear a man who could be king". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
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- ^ "Emure Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "Emure-Ekiti Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Emure-Ekiti". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Emure Ekiti, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "T.A.O. Wilson & Anor V. A.B. Oshin & Ors. (2000) LLJR-SC". LawGlobal Hub. 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "WILSON V. OSHIN | SUPREME COURT | NIGERIA | 23 JUN 2000 | (2000) JELR 55571 (SC) • lite.judy.legal". lite.judy.legal. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
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