Traditional Titles in Nigeria

In Nigeria, traditional rulers are given different titles based on one thing or another.

So, in today’s post, I will be deliberating on the list and names of all the traditional titles that are awarded to deserved persons in Nigeria.

Who is a Traditional Ruler

Traditional rulers are individuals who derive their titles from the previous rulers of independent states or communities. They have a great influence on the people of their community and are well respected even though they do not have formal political power.

Traditional Titles in Nigeria

1. Aku Uka of Wukari
2. Alaafin of Oyo
3. Alake of Egbaland
4. Asagba of Asaba (Delta)
5. Ataoja of Oshogbo
6. Attah of Igala (Kogi)
7. Awjale of Ijebuland
8. Ayangbunrin of Ikorodu
9. Emir of Kano
10. Emir of Zazzau
11. Etsu Nupe
12. Ewi of Ado Ekiti
13. Gbom Gbom of Jos (Plateau)
14. Lamido of Adamawa
15. Oba of Benin
16. Oba of Lagos
17. Obi of Agbor (Delta)
18. Obi of Onitsha
19. Obong of Calabar
20. Ochi Idoma of Idoma
21. Oluwu of Owo
22. Olu of Warri (Delta)
23. Olubadan of Ibadan
24. Olugbo of Ugboland
25. Ooni of Ife (Osun)
26. Osemawe of Ondo
27. Owa Obokun of Ijesaland
28. Owa of IIeshi (Osun)
29. Owa Ooye of Okemesi
30. Shehu of Borno
31. Soun of Ogbomoso (Oyo)
32. Sultan of Sokoto
33. Tor Tiv (Benue)

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