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the communities within the Project area identify the Oba of Benin as the
traditional leader of highest authority. At the local level, the Enogie (also
referred to as ‘His Royal Highness’) sits below the Oba of Benin and is
appointed by him (as are all traditional leaders). Below the Enogie sits the
traditional leader (‘Odiwere’) of the community. All three communities also
have a council of elders, which maintain major decision-making influence at
the local level. Also significant are the Land Allocation Committees, which act
under guidance of a chairman and are responsible for distributing and
supervising allocation of land in the communities.
The following Figures ( , Figure 5.6, and Figure 5.7) illustrate the traditional
leadership structures of the three communities in the vicinity of the Project.
Idunmwowina-Urho-Nisen
According to historical accounts, Idunmwowina-Urho-Nisen was originally
established by the chief carver of the Oba of Benin. Currently, the position of
traditional leader in this community is vacant. The eldest carver in the
community is acting as local traditional leader until the position is filled by
appointment from the Oba.
Please note that the hierarchy indicated in the diagram does not indicate that
someone in a certain position was “appointed” the person above them. The
hierarchy reflects reporting. So in the structure below for example, the seven
Senior Elders might report to the Chief Priest, but would be selected by the
community rather being appointed by the Chief Priest.
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