Oron Union

Akpakip Oro Union

Formation	23 May 1925
Headquarters	Oron Civic Center, Oron, Akwa Ibom State
Membership	Oron people worldwide
Official language	Nsíŋ Oro, English
Budget	Primary Contributors worldwide
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Oron Union is an apex Oron socio-cultural group in Nigeria, founded on 23 May 1925 and is the first organised and known ethnic union formed in Nigeria. The group represents all Oron people communities within and outside Nigeria.

History

Oron Union is the first organised and known ethnic union in Nigeria, and was formed in Nigeria through the joint initiative of Chiefs Ekpu Edubio Odoro, John Anwana Esin and Okon Eyokunyi Isong, who later became the first modern Ahta Oro in 1975.

Political Crisis

Although the group is not a political party, part of its objectives of creation is to foster unity among its members in order to better allow them to be represented within the political scenario of Nigeria.

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