Publisher's Synopsis
Oron was in existence in the pre-colonial period in Nigeria and was formerly a part of the province called the South-Eastern state. Natives of this area speak the dialect also known as Oron. The study discussed the origin, migration, settlement, social and traditions of the people. It is revealed that throughout the colonial period, the Oron area was administered as a sub-district in the Eket District of what was variously described as the Calabar Division or Calabar Province. In the pre-1929 period, the basic unit of administration was the Native Courts which exercised judicial, administrative and legislative powers. From the study, it is concluded that Oron was drawn into the colonial web as a result of activities designed to consolidate consular influence and authority over Old Calabar in the second half of the nineteenth century.
