We are proudly Esan people, an ethnic group that originated from South-South Nigeria who speak the Esan language. We are traditionally agriculturalists, trado-medical practitioners, mercenary warriors and hunters.
There are overall 35 established Kingdoms in Esanland; and these autonomous clans/kingdoms are currently administratively arranged as follows under the current five local government areas:
- Esan North East LGA, Uromi: Uromi and Uzea
- Esan Central LGA, Irrua: Irrua, Ugbegun, Opoji and Ewu
- Esan West LGA, Ekpoma: Ekpoma, Idoa, Ogwa, Urohi, Ukhun, Egoro and Ujiogba
- Esan South East LGA, Ubiaja: Ubiaja, Ewohimi, Emu, Ohordua, Ewato, Okhuesan, Orowa, Ugboha, Illushi etc.
- Igueben LGA, Igueben: Igueben, Ebele, Ekpon etc.
The Esan Association In USA, Incorporated, Washington D.C. Metro Area was founded in 1987 by a group of great visionary men of Edo State, Nigeria, of Esan Origin. We are non-partisan and non-profit organization that seeks to enhance understanding, and promote brotherly and sisterly love among the Esan people of Edo State, Nigeria and the world.
