Petroleum Economy

Erejuwa II: Navigating the Complexities of Nigerian Independence and the Mid-West Region

The reign of Olu Erejuwa II (1951–1989) represents one of the most politically turbulent periods in Itsekiri history. His leadership coincided with Nigeria’s transition from colonial rule to independence in 1960, the creation of the Mid-West Region in 1963, and later the political upheavals of the military era. As the 18th Olu of Warri, Erejuwa…