Aliyu Obaje

His Royal Majesty Aliyu Ocheja Obaje (1920 – July 16, 2012)[1] was the 26th Attah Igala (paramount ruler) of the Igala Kingdom in Nigeria.[2] Obaje reigned for 56 years making him one of the longest serving monarch in Nigeria's history.[3]

Attah (Dr.) Aliyu Ocheja Obaje (GCFR)
Monarch of Igala Kingdom
Attah Igala
In office2 November, 1956 – 16 July, 2012
PredecessorAttah Akpoli Umaru Ameh Oboni I
SuccessorAttah Idakwo Michael Ameh Oboni II
Born1920
Died16 July, 2012
Burial
Idah
ReligionIslam
Occupation• Attah Igala

Life and kingship

Born in 1920, Aliyu Obaje was the youngest person to be installed as Attah Igala; he mounted the stool at the age of 36 on November 2, 1956 following the death of his predecessor Ameh Oboni. Obaje ruled for 52 years before he died at the age of 102.[4] The Attah's palace (the seat of power in the Igala Kingdom) is located in the ancient city of Idah.

He was one of the longest-serving monarch in Nigeria. He has conferred on a large population of the Igala people traditional chieftaincy titles, including the title of Agenyi-Attah of Igala Kingdom, bestowed on Chief Ogwu J. Onoja, SAN. Aliyu Obaje was the chairman of the Kogi State council of Traditional chiefs. He held the Nigerian national honour of GCFR (Grand Commander of the Federal Republic).

Demise

He died on July 16, 2012.[5][6][7][8]

References
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  3. "Attah of Igala, longest reigning monarch, dies at 102". Vanguard News. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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  5. "Attah Igala, Aliyu Obaje dies at 102 - Premium Times Nigeria". 17 July 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  6. Oladipo, Dotun (16 July 2012). "Attah Igala is dead -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  7. "Attah Of Igala Dies At 102". Sahara Reporters. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  8. admin (17 July 2012). "Kogi Monarch, Attah Igala dies at 102". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 4 April 2020.


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