Okun Area Traditional Council — Traditional council

The Okun Area Traditional Council brings together the traditional rulers of the Okun, the Yoruba-speaking peoples of western Kogi State.

Key facts

Type: Traditional council
Still exists: Yes

Overview

The Okun Area Traditional Council brings together the traditional rulers of the Okun, the Yoruba-speaking peoples of western Kogi State. Its chairman is the Obaro of Kabba (Daily Trust, 2018; Wikipedia).

Connections

Okun Area Traditional Council has member:
Obaro of Kabba (chairman)
Okun Area Traditional Council is associated with:
Okun (area council of the Okun)
Okun Area Traditional Council is located in:
Kogi State
Okun Area Traditional Council is part of:
Kogi State Council of Traditional Rulers

Sources

Oba Owoniyi enthroned as 44th Obaro of Kabba — Daily Trust, 2018-10-28 · Reference source · link (accessed 30 Sep 2026)
Supports: Okun Area Traditional Council
Okun people — Wikipedia · Reference source · link (accessed 30 Sep 2026)
Supports: Okun Area Traditional Council

How evidence is graded

Verified: Supported by an official source, or by two or more independent sources that agree.
Well documented: Supported by credible sources, but not yet independently confirmed.
Reported: Found in a credible source; further corroboration is welcome.
Needs corroboration: The evidence is thin or incomplete; more sources are being sought.
Disputed: Credible sources or community accounts disagree; the differing accounts are noted.
Uncertain: There is not yet enough information to classify this responsibly.

Sources are marked official, academic, reference, community or general web. Sources that copy each other count as one. Oral traditions are recorded as traditions, not as proven fact.

Archive ID: POL-OKUN-AREA-TRADITIONAL-COUNCIL · Last updated 30 September 2026. Spotted an error or have a source to add? Tell us.

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