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▶️ ⏺️ We understand that Igede people
love doing houseboy work & the local
men also love bleaching with cheap
bleaching creams..

Can you please confirm? ✌️✌️✌️

God1000:
The moderator should please push this to front page abeg.
I'm writing this to address some falsehood, misapprehension and misinformation out there regarding igede tribe because when you mention benue state, there's this erroneous assumption that benue comprises of Tiv and idoma only, maybe due to inadequate information about other minorities. I'm proudly an igede guy, So please read.

Let's start here, Igede tribe is located in benue with two local government areas of oju and obi with a population of nearly 1million industrious people, we have rich culture and tradition, our main occupation is farming, we grow and export all kinds of staple food such as garri, yam, rice, potatoes, cassava, millet etc and perishable food items as well.
Our cultural festival is celebrated every September with funfair.


Though We're not on a par with Tiv and idoma politically, but we have had some prominent people in the past, some igede juggernauts include
1. Ode Ojowu, Chief Economic Adviser to President Obasanjo and CEO National Planning Commission.
2. Oga Okwoche, Former Nigerian Ambassador to France.
3. Peter Okwoche, host of the BBC Focus on Africa TV news magazine programme and the former/late deputy governor of benue state chief ogiri ajene who served under governor akume between 1999-2007.
Today there's hardly any faculty or department in benue state university and federal university of agriculture Makurdi where you will not find igede prodigy occupying a prestigious position, we have uncountable professors teaching in various higher institutions across the country.
Indeed igede sons and daughters have made tremendous strides, but those remarkable feats are not enough, we will continue to aspire higher and higher because right now we produce one house of rep member which Is inequitable considering our population, we need more local governments for the sake of equity and fairness.

Tiv produces the governor and two senators from zone A and zone B while idoma and igede produce one senator from zone C, zone C senator has always been idoma.
Tiv tribe being the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria has the numeric advantage over igede and idoma, but we need to discard the born to rule mentality whether at the national or state level because it is dangerous to the concept of democracy.
The story of former American president Barack Obama and goodluck Jonathan is a testament of the government of the people, by the people and for the people, what we need are men and women of goodwill that will bring good governance, listen to the yearning and aspirations of the people and deliver dividends of democracy. Igede has such intellectuals with expertise.

Igede tribe is bigger than some sovereign/independent countries and islands in the world.
Here are some countries with little population.

1 Cape Verde 561,898
2 Maldives 543,617
3 Malta 442,784
4 Brunei 441,532
5 Belize 404,914
6 Bahamas 396,913
7 Iceland 343,353
8 Vanuatu 314,464
9 Barbados 287,711
10 Sao Tome And Principe 223,368
11 Samoa 200,149
12 Saint Lucia 184,400
13 Kiribati 121,392
14 Micronesia 116,254
15 Grenada 113,021
16 Saint Vincent And The Grenadines 111,263
17 Tonga 106,760
18 Seychelles 98,908
19 Antigua And Barbuda 98,731
20 Andorra 77,355
21 Dominica 72,167
22 Marshall Islands 59,610
23 Saint Kitts And Nevis 53,544
24 Monaco 39,511
25 Liechtenstein 38,250
26 San Marino 34,017
27 Palau 18,169
28 Tuvalu 11,931
29 Nauru 10,87

Marginalisation, intolerance and nepotism are bad practices, noisome and unholesome act, it is time to do what is right by giving everybody a chance instead of political expediency.
Igede should be given ministerial slot and other federal government appointments.

I believe igede should produce the next governor in benue state come 2023, it is very much feasible with the support of Tiv and idoma.
The current hostility between igede and Tiv which has claimed so many lives is unfortunate, we shouldn't be at variance and loggerheads because of land, not seeing eye to eye isn't what benue needs, we can't make headways with antagonism, disharmony and dissention.
I call on governor Orton to address the issue diligently.
Joseph Egbodo
The moderator should please do the needful.
https://www./480257455447889/permalink/2166976353442649/?app=fbl

Guy am FBI (FULL BLOODED IDOMA) And my village is behind Joy FM (OBAGANYA) I disagree with with you wholeheartedly. IGEDE are idoma QED

So much disunity in benue state among the three tribes...an igede man and idoma man don't see eye ball to eye ball..igede and Tiv people don't intermarry themselves.. was privileged to have been with the three tribes at the same time,and It was obvious that there was no friendship among them even as they came from the same state but in another state

But I can conclude from what I observed and heard among the three tribes that an igede man is a problem to himself and people around him.
Very tiny tribe but very slyish(if there is some things like that)..if you are with an igede man , always face him with your head up and don't ever give him breathing space at all

God1000:
The moderator should please push this to front page abeg.
I'm writing this to address some falsehood, misapprehension and misinformation out there regarding igede tribe because when you mention benue state, there's this erroneous assumption that benue comprises of Tiv and idoma only, maybe due to inadequate information about other minorities. I'm proudly an igede guy, So please read.

Let's start here, Igede tribe is located in benue with two local government areas of oju and obi with a population of nearly 1million industrious people, we have rich culture and tradition, our main occupation is farming, we grow and export all kinds of staple food such as garri, yam, rice, potatoes, cassava, millet etc and perishable food items as well.
Our cultural festival is celebrated every September with funfair.


Though We're not on a par with Tiv and idoma politically, but we have had some prominent people in the past, some igede juggernauts include
1. Ode Ojowu, Chief Economic Adviser to President Obasanjo and CEO National Planning Commission.
2. Oga Okwoche, Former Nigerian Ambassador to France.
3. Peter Okwoche, host of the BBC Focus on Africa TV news magazine programme and the former/late deputy governor of benue state chief ogiri ajene who served under governor akume between 1999-2007.
Today there's hardly any faculty or department in benue state university and federal university of agriculture Makurdi where you will not find igede prodigy occupying a prestigious position, we have uncountable professors teaching in various higher institutions across the country.
Indeed igede sons and daughters have made tremendous strides, but those remarkable feats are not enough, we will continue to aspire higher and higher because right now we produce one house of rep member which Is inequitable considering our population, we need more local governments for the sake of equity and fairness.

Tiv produces the governor and two senators from zone A and zone B while idoma and igede produce one senator from zone C, zone C senator has always been idoma.
Tiv tribe being the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria has the numeric advantage over igede and idoma, but we need to discard the born to rule mentality whether at the national or state level because it is dangerous to the concept of democracy.
The story of former American president Barack Obama and goodluck Jonathan is a testament of the government of the people, by the people and for the people, what we need are men and women of goodwill that will bring good governance, listen to the yearning and aspirations of the people and deliver dividends of democracy. Igede has such intellectuals with expertise.

Igede tribe is bigger than some sovereign/independent countries and islands in the world.
Here are some countries with little population.

1 Cape Verde 561,898
2 Maldives 543,617
3 Malta 442,784
4 Brunei 441,532
5 Belize 404,914
6 Bahamas 396,913
7 Iceland 343,353
8 Vanuatu 314,464
9 Barbados 287,711
10 Sao Tome And Principe 223,368
11 Samoa 200,149
12 Saint Lucia 184,400
13 Kiribati 121,392
14 Micronesia 116,254
15 Grenada 113,021
16 Saint Vincent And The Grenadines 111,263
17 Tonga 106,760
18 Seychelles 98,908
19 Antigua And Barbuda 98,731
20 Andorra 77,355
21 Dominica 72,167
22 Marshall Islands 59,610
23 Saint Kitts And Nevis 53,544
24 Monaco 39,511
25 Liechtenstein 38,250
26 San Marino 34,017
27 Palau 18,169
28 Tuvalu 11,931
29 Nauru 10,87

Marginalisation, intolerance and nepotism are bad practices, noisome and unholesome act, it is time to do what is right by giving everybody a chance instead of political expediency.
Igede should be given ministerial slot and other federal government appointments.

I believe igede should produce the next governor in benue state come 2023, it is very much feasible with the support of Tiv and idoma.
The current hostility between igede and Tiv which has claimed so many lives is unfortunate, we shouldn't be at variance and loggerheads because of land, not seeing eye to eye isn't what benue needs, we can't make headways with antagonism, disharmony and dissention.
I call on governor Orton to address the issue diligently.
Joseph Egbodo
The moderator should please do the needful.
https://www./480257455447889/permalink/2166976353442649/?app=fbl

Ogiri Agene??,that man that married his wife sister,after serving as a deputy Governor,he went and contest for local government chairman, some one said he is a STUPID MAN.

HedwigesMaduro:
How are Tivs the fourth largest tribe in Nigeria? Are they up to the Nupes in population?

Me too dey look the guy with one eye.

I don't know where he did the Census that made TIVs fourth largest ethnic group

ajumma:
Igede are traitors & recalcitrant folks after given post of Ochi idoma, they came back to claim of not being an idoma.

igede & biafra 5& 6

You're a Liar... Igede Ihio....

Am idoma...the multi linguistic indifferences between the idoma is plenty within the middle belt and part of cross river state.

Politically, the idoma, igede and other minority tribes won't unite. Their reasons is obviously because of interest and hate.

God1000:
The moderator should please push this to front page abeg.
I'm writing this to address some falsehood, misapprehension and misinformation out there regarding igede tribe because when you mention benue state, there's this erroneous assumption that benue comprises of Tiv and idoma only, maybe due to inadequate information about other minorities. I'm proudly an igede guy, So please read.

Let's start here, Igede tribe is located in benue with two local government areas of oju and obi with a population of nearly 1million industrious people, we have rich culture and tradition, our main occupation is farming, we grow and export all kinds of staple food such as garri, yam, rice, potatoes, cassava, millet etc and perishable food items as well.
Our cultural festival is celebrated every September with funfair.


Though We're not on a par with Tiv and idoma politically, but we have had some prominent people in the past, some igede juggernauts include
1. Ode Ojowu, Chief Economic Adviser to President Obasanjo and CEO National Planning Commission.
2. Oga Okwoche, Former Nigerian Ambassador to France.
3. Peter Okwoche, host of the BBC Focus on Africa TV news magazine programme and the former/late deputy governor of benue state chief ogiri ajene who served under governor akume between 1999-2007.
Today there's hardly any faculty or department in benue state university and federal university of agriculture Makurdi where you will not find igede prodigy occupying a prestigious position, we have uncountable professors teaching in various higher institutions across the country.
Indeed igede sons and daughters have made tremendous strides, but those remarkable feats are not enough, we will continue to aspire higher and higher because right now we produce one house of rep member which Is inequitable considering our population, we need more local governments for the sake of equity and fairness.

Tiv produces the governor and two senators from zone A and zone B while idoma and igede produce one senator from zone C, zone C senator has always been idoma.
Tiv tribe being the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria has the numeric advantage over igede and idoma, but we need to discard the born to rule mentality whether at the national or state level because it is dangerous to the concept of democracy.
The story of former American president Barack Obama and goodluck Jonathan is a testament of the government of the people, by the people and for the people, what we need are men and women of goodwill that will bring good governance, listen to the yearning and aspirations of the people and deliver dividends of democracy. Igede has such intellectuals with expertise.

Igede tribe is bigger than some sovereign/independent countries and islands in the world.
Here are some countries with little population.

1 Cape Verde 561,898
2 Maldives 543,617
3 Malta 442,784
4 Brunei 441,532
5 Belize 404,914
6 Bahamas 396,913
7 Iceland 343,353
8 Vanuatu 314,464
9 Barbados 287,711
10 Sao Tome And Principe 223,368
11 Samoa 200,149
12 Saint Lucia 184,400
13 Kiribati 121,392
14 Micronesia 116,254
15 Grenada 113,021
16 Saint Vincent And The Grenadines 111,263
17 Tonga 106,760
18 Seychelles 98,908
19 Antigua And Barbuda 98,731
20 Andorra 77,355
21 Dominica 72,167
22 Marshall Islands 59,610
23 Saint Kitts And Nevis 53,544
24 Monaco 39,511
25 Liechtenstein 38,250
26 San Marino 34,017
27 Palau 18,169
28 Tuvalu 11,931
29 Nauru 10,87

Marginalisation, intolerance and nepotism are bad practices, noisome and unholesome act, it is time to do what is right by giving everybody a chance instead of political expediency.
Igede should be given ministerial slot and other federal government appointments.

I believe igede should produce the next governor in benue state come 2023, it is very much feasible with the support of Tiv and idoma.
The current hostility between igede and Tiv which has claimed so many lives is unfortunate, we shouldn't be at variance and loggerheads because of land, not seeing eye to eye isn't what benue needs, we can't make headways with antagonism, disharmony and dissention.
I call on governor Orton to address the issue diligently.
Joseph Egbodo
The moderator should please do the needful.
https://www./480257455447889/permalink/2166976353442649/?app=fbl

Ogiri Agene??,that man that married his wife sister,(he impregnate the wife's sister and married her)after serving as a deputy Governor,he went and contest for local government chairman, some one said he is a STUPID MAN.

Dem like ogogoro die

Ekealterego:
Wow! what is controversial about my post? Did you read what I wrote? I was only giving you insights on how to make your thread more lively with contents and clear the first controversies.

he doesn't hold waters. Am an idoma man and what he say is false.

HedwigesMaduro:
How are Tivs the fourth largest tribe in Nigeria? Are they up to th e Nupes in population?

yes they have about 14 LGs in Benue state some of them are found in Taraba Nasarawa Jos and Cross River they fourth largest tribe in Nigeria according to history

ajumma:
Igede are traitors & recalcitrant folks
after given post of Ochi idoma,
they came back to claim of not being an idoma.


igede & biafra 5& 6

Lol. As expected, a foolish Idoma bigot will surely display the inbuilt foolishness on here. Igede to the world

Igede people are the most honest, hardworking and most caring people in Nigeria

God1000:
lol
I even thought I was talking to an idoma person, Igbos are facing serious marginalisation in Nigeria right now, the reason for Biafra agitation and the current anarchy in South East, so you are in no position to even mock us.

My brother...I don't know much about Idomas and Igedes, but the two names sounds 100% Igbo. Disassociating yourself from 5he rest of the Igbo community will cause you more harm than good. It is better we unite to fight one common enemy.

Abeg tell that magot, general Ejiga helped them achieve Obi local government there by making it two local government for them that's why they have voice to talk now.
The Idomas should have religated them the way Tiv did to the Etulos.
I no know when Igede people begin speak English sef.

HZNjnr:
This is the most unintelligent post I've ever read on NairaLand. Cursed be the aemin who pushed this to the front page.

Lots of grammatical, spelling and syntactical errors upon the fact that the research is full of lies and hate.

Imagine wateryam calling itself yam...

Igede people should just humble themselves and be like Agatu.

That you have two local government areas doesn't make u qualified for all these benefits, even wanting to be Governor? What iberiberism!

You guys are lucky Idoma people are peace loving, you see how u tried the Tivs and they showed u pepper right?

Infact goan sit down!

flokii:
Gboko is the town you find Tivs.. sorry for the mix up.

Not only Gboko they have like 14 LG in benue State and many of them are found in Taraba Nasarawa Jos and Cross River

The igede friends i ve are womanisers and they take too much of ogogoro

God1000:
lol
I even thought I was talking to an idoma person, Igbos are facing serious marginalisation in Nigeria right now, the reason for Biafra agitation and the current anarchy in South East, so you are in no position to even mock us.

Olen, no reply dat guy again. Just leave am. Igede ihio....

od501:
My brother...I don't know much about Idomas and Igedes, but the two names sounds 100% Igbo. Disassociating yourself from 5he rest of the Igbo community will cause you more harm than good. It is better we unite to fight one common enemy.

Idoma are not Igbos in any way. Abeg Nna biko!
Relations and boundaries? Yes, obviously with the Ezzas, Izzis, Effium etc

That is about it.

SlayerForever:
Igede are Idoma people full stop.

Oga they're not, how dare you?

God1000:
Are they not part of Tiv tribe?

we are in fact we given many names like igbos of Tiv, American of Tivs etc

Peterlawyer:
we are in fact we given many names like igbos of Tiv, American of Tivs etc

Why?

omenkaLives:
Glad to meet my brother here.

Dont know how long you've been on Nairaland but be prepared to tolerate alot of bulshit from those guys. Over the years, there's literally nothing they've not thrown at me. Recently they started claiming Ameka is Igbo land and part of Biafra. My clan, part of Biafra, how!!??

Very annoying species of humans.

Olen, oti'lanyi adam ?

Born2Breed:
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The link is there,take time to listen to it. The so called tale are from an Igede not Bini.

At least they know their source unlike those that fell from the sky with chicken and sand.

Talking about falling from the sky, that must be Ogiso- king of sky.

Penguin2:
Why are you so full of bitterness and bile?

Is that how you intend to promote your Igede people?

Sincerely, it's not his fault, it's the mods that failed to clean up the bad comments so we can learn about this interesting Igede folks. I believe the ethnic nationalities in the minority need this kind of showcasing too, not only the majority ethnic nationalities.
Thank you OP
God bless Igede people. God bless Nigeria forever.

oyatz:
It is because it is the illiterate ones
doing menial or Agricultural jobs you meet. Educated Igede ladies are fantastic ladies.

Abeg pass me one Igede babe number

I served in Idoma land in Okpokwu LGA. I been wan go Oju LGA dat yr go visit one of my guys, but I heard the dust on the road can give someone asthma

Meanwhile e get one Igede guy wey dey work for my clinic then, his grammar dey make me laugh. He was a nice guy though but hot tempered

ajumma:
Igede are traitors & recalcitrant folks
after given post of Ochi idoma,
they came back to claim of not being an idoma.


igede & biafra 5& 6

So tell us your story.......why do you call the Igedes traitors?

omenkaLives:
Glad to meet my brother here.

Dont know how long you've been on Nairaland but be prepared to tolerate alot of bulshit from those guys. Over the years, there's literally nothing they've not thrown at me. Recently they started claiming Ameka is Igbo land and part of Biafra. My clan, part of Biafra, how!!??

Very annoying species of humans.

Olen, obe adam

Nice piece OP. Igede's liberation is certain and there's nothing Idomas can do about that. Igede Ihioo.

Ekealterego:
Idoma are not Igbos in any way. Abeg Nna biko!
Relations and boundaries? Yes, obviously with the Ezzas, Izzis, Effium etc

That is about it.

We no need them to be our brothers, those people can do to us wat Cain did to Abel in the Bible. Very wicked people. I served in their place and know wat they can do.
They once asked all the Igbos who own shops in their locality where I served not to open shop cos dey accused one Igbo guy of juju.
Within d 5days, hunger nearly killed them cos it's d Igbos that own the provision and medicine shops.
On the weekend, their youths had to go beg an Igbo man to come open his shop cos dere was no where to watch match apart from his place

ariesbull:
don't bring igbo into their confusion

You are Omenka. Don't be dismayed though.