| Formation | 1943 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Rev. Samuel Efeturi
HRM Isaac Ikime Chief Ekpre Otobo |
| Headquarters | Oleh, Delta State |
Membership | All Isoko communities in and outside Nigeria |
Official language | Isoko, English |
Secretary General | Dr. Felix Iyomateria |
President-General | Prof Chris Akpotu |
Formerly called | Isoko State Union |
Isoko Development Union is an Isoko socio-cultural organization in Nigeria.[1] The group aims to represent the interests of all Isoko communities within and outside Nigeria. It is referred to as the “apex socio-cultural organization of the Isoko ethnic nationality”.[2]
History
The social-cultural group which started in 1943 was first inaugurated as Isoko State Union which later changed to Isoko Development Union.[3] It was inaugurated with the aim of enhancing and facilitating the coexistence of Isoko communities at mutual advantage.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Isoko Traditional Rulers Visit Buhari, Seek Federal Appointment For Indigenes | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ↑ "2023: Don't use personal ambition to scatter Isoko nation, IDU warns politicians". Vanguard News. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- 1 2 Admin. "Analysis/Opinion: ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION AND ITS STRANGE PERFORMANCE". Politics Governance. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
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