ASABA CULTURE AND TRADITION
CREDITS:Chief B.A. Elikwu,
Asaba: History & Development,Madam P.A. Okonji(Ogene)
APU-Atlanta Brochure,Oturaza Almanac 1997
IYASE
The Iyase Chieftancy is perhaps the oldest and most important title in Asaba next to the Asagba of Asaba.The Iyase of Asaba can only be compared to a General of an Army. The Iyase in the Past leads the Asaba people to war.
ODOGWU
The ODOGWU works hand in hand with the Iyase of Asaba to protect the town against foreign invasion in the past.The Iyase and the Odogwu titles rotate among the 5 villages and are held for life.
OMU
The Omu of Asaba is Essentially the First Lady of Asaba.She is a fortright Native Orator and the Mother- General to all Asabans. The has full responsibity over all markets in Asaba.
OLOTO
The Oloto of Asaba is the head of the powerful "OTURAZA" of Asaba which in turn is the ruling council. Oloto is responsible for the 3 villages of "Onne"ONOI
The Onoi is the counterpart of the Oloto in the two Villages of Ummunne (umuagu amd Ugbomanta)OGBUU
Ogbuu title is a non age restricting title and used to be awarded to distinguished
warriors of Asaba.
Asaba titles and their salutations
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Asagba------------------Agu
Iyase-------------------Onowu
Odogwu------------------Abi
Akwue-------------------Omogwu
Imagwe------------------Oboli
Ojiba-------------------Atah
Oniha-------------------Ogene
Izoma-------------------Onya
Uwolo-------------------Agba
Isama-------------------Ajie
Olodi-------------------Akpe
