Isoko Development Union

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Isoko Development Union
Formation1943; 81 years ago (1943)
FoundersRev. Samuel Efeturi

HRM Isaac Ikime

Chief Ekpre Otobo
HeadquartersOleh, Delta State
Membership
All Isoko communities in and outside Nigeria
Official language
Isoko, English
Secretary General
Dr. Felix Iyomateria
President-General
Prof Chris Akpotu
Formerly called
Isoko State Union

Isoko Development Union is an Isoko socio-cultural organization in Nigeria.[1] The group aims to represent the interests of all Isoko communities within and outside Nigeria. It is referred to as the “apex socio-cultural organization of the Isoko ethnic nationality”.[2]

History[edit]

The social-cultural group which started in 1943 was first inaugurated as Isoko State Union which later changed to Isoko Development Union.[3] It was inaugurated with the aim of enhancing and facilitating the coexistence of Isoko communities at mutual advantage.[3]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Isoko Traditional Rulers Visit Buhari, Seek Federal Appointment For Indigenes | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
  2. ^ "2023: Don't use personal ambition to scatter Isoko nation, IDU warns politicians". Vanguard News. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
  3. ^ a b Admin. "Analysis/Opinion: ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION AND ITS STRANGE PERFORMANCE". Politics Governance. Retrieved 2022-07-16.