Ijala
Ijala | |
|---|---|
Community | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Delta State |
| Local Government Area | Warri South |
| Kingdom | Kingdom of Warri |
| Founded | Pre-1480 |
| Founded by | Ife migrants |
| Government | |
| • Traditional Ruler | Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatsé III CFR, The Olú of Warri Kingdom |
| Demonym | Itsekiri |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ijala is a historic community in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, within the traditional boundaries of the Warri Kingdom. It holds significant cultural and historical importance as the original capital of the Kingdom of Warri, established by Olu Ginuwa I around 1480 CE, and serves as the royal cemetery for the monarchs of the Warri people. Ijala is recognized for its potential as a World Heritage Site due to its historical relics and its pivotal role in the kingdom's heritage. The community is being developed as a tourist and industrial destination under the Greater Warri Metropolitan Dream.