Okpe

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Okpe is a town in Delta State, Nigeria. Its capital is Orerokpe. The town plays host to the Warri Airport (Osubi Airstrip) and the Delta State Trade Fair Complex.

[edit] History

The Okpe kingdom was established as early as the 17th century. It has a traditional ruler with the title Orodje of Okpe. The Okpe people are known to have migrated to found the present day Sapele and the Orodje of Okpe still exercises authority over the land of Sapele.