Ogbidi Okojie, Onojie (king) of Uromi, was a ruler of the Esan people in what is now Edo State in Nigeria, still remembered for his opposition to British rule.
King Ogbidi Okojie with his ladies
Uromi is a city located in north-eastern Esan, a sub-ethnic group of the Edo people in Edo state, Nigeria. At various points in Uromi's history, the city and people have been an important part of the Benin Empire.
Uromi Main Market
Image: All Progressives Congress, Uromi, Edo state
Image: Ubiaja road roundabout, Uromi, Edo state 2
Image: Ambrose Okosun Housing Estate, Uromi, Edo state