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| elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | elevation_ft = | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | area_code = | blank_name = | blank_info = | blank1_name = | blank1_info = | website = | footnotes = | name = }}(File:Uyi Grand Hotel.png|thumb|Auchi-Jattu Road)(File:Auchi Polytechnic Main Entrance.jpg|thumb|Auchi Polytechnic Main Entrance)Auchi is a city in Edo State, Nigeria.WEB, MACCAFERRI, The NEWMAP addresses gully erosion in Auchi, Edo state,www.maccaferri.com/ng/the-newmap-addresses-gully-erosion-in-auchi-edo-state/, MACCAFERRI, 20 March 2019, Auchi, a part of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, serves as the Local Government headquarters. Other towns in the Etsako West local government area include: Uzairue, South Ibie, Agbede and The Anwain Clan. During the British colonial rule, it was the headquarters of the Kukuruku Division, the administrative headquarters of five districts.WEB, My father had 48 wives and they always took an oath every six months – Tony Momoh,punchng.com/father-48-wives-always-took-oath-every-six-months-tony-momoh/, 2020-06-02, Punch Newspapers, en-US, It is the home of Auchi Polytechnic.WEB, webadmin1, Home,auchipoly.edu.ng/ap/, 2021-06-22, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, en-US,

History

There are varied historical accounts relating to the origins of the Auchi people. The most popular of these legends asserts that a mass migration from Udo in present-day Benin City led by a man called Uchi accompanied by his family and followers headed north and finally settled for the relative calm of the Guinea Savannah belt known today as EtsakoWEB, Etsako people of Edo State, Nigeria,www.edoworld.net/etsako_home.html, 2023-01-24, www.edoworld.net, land. This migration is believed to have taken place in the mid-15th century, during the reign of Oba Ewuare of the Benin Kingdom.WEB, 2023-07-25, Benin {{!, History, Culture & People of West Africa {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Benin-historical-kingdom-West-Africa |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}} This period in the Benin empire was characterised by constant wars and incessant strife.

Language

The language spoken by the Auchi people is ‘Yekhè’ or Etsako amongst the Afenmai language. It is an Edoid language dialect or variant.WEB, The Languages and Local Government Areas in Edo State – Edo Dynasty United Worldwide,edodynasty.org/the-languages-and-local-government-areas-in-edo-state/, 2021-06-22, en-US,

Geography

(File:The River Orle.jpg|alt=This section of the River Orle runs through Oshiomole Village in Auchi|thumb|The River Orle) (File:Auchi central mosque.jpg|alt=Auchi Central Mosque, Ughelli Market Annex|thumb|Central Mosque Auchi)Auchi town is divided into five grand quarters which could also be referred to as districts; these are in turn made up of 25 villages.The five grand quarters are:

• UTSOGUN
• AKPEKPE
• AIBOTSE
• IGBHEI
• IYEKHEI
• In recent times, 24 extra villages have been created

Culture and traditions

Auchi Kingdom is headed by a monarchy and the traditional ruler is referred to as the Otaru of Auchi. The 8 January is designated as Auchi Day. This commemorative day was previously called Uchi Day.WEB, Webmaster, 2017-01-21, Auchi Day: A celebration of the Most High,dailytrust.com/auchi-day-a-celebration-of-the-most-high/, 2023-01-27, Daily Trust, en-GB,

Religion

Auchi has been a major Islamic town.WEB, Webmaster, 2013-02-23, Life of Momoh, Auchi’s first Muslim King,dailytrust.com/life-of-momoh-auchi-s-first-muslim-king/, 2023-02-01, Daily Trust, en-GB, Oba Momodu was the first person to embraced Islam in the area, and also the dynamic king of the kingdom and passed on 1944, Auchi followed quickly in the wake of his action. The people live peacefully. The welcoming and hospitable nature of the Auchi people has to a very large extent contributed to the cultural and religious diversity of the town.WEB, Voice, Muslim, 2022-10-10, The Nigerian Mosque: Arafat Mosque, Auchi {{!, The Muslim Voice, Nigeria |url=https://muslimvoice.com.ng/2022/10/10/the-nigerian-mosque-arafat-mosque-auchi/ |access-date=2023-07-31 |language=en-US}}

Population

The population grew to 42,638 by 1952, including people from many Nigerian tribes.WEB, Ajakolo {{!, Nigeria Facts |url=http://nigeriafacts.net/ajakolo |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=nigeriafacts.net}}As of 1995, its population was 140,612. As of 2005–2006, currently, the population is about 150,000 persons. In 2019, Auchi was regarded amongst the fastest growing urban area in Edo State, Nigeria.JOURNAL, Ajayi, A.S, Ibrahim, Rasheed, Brai, M. A., Seghosime, Sule, 2019, Overview of the Anthropogenic Causes of Soil Erosion in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria,meritresearchjournals.org/asss/Content/2019/August/Ajayi%20et%20al.pdf, Merit Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Sciences, 7, 8, 087–090, 10.5281/zenodo.3380575,

List of Otarus (traditional kings)

(File:Otaru Daudu.png|thumb|The Otaru of Auchi accompanied by the Daudus (chiefs))

• Alhaji Aliru H. Momoh (Ikelebe III) 10th Otaru of Auchi (1996 -)WEB, 2016-07-15, Otaru of Auchi splashes N5m on Asalatu Muslim women,t.guardian.ng/features/otaru-of-auchi-splashes-n5m-on-asalatu-muslim-women/, 2021-06-22, The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, en-US, WEB, 2019-10-13, I abandoned my gold mining business when I became king — Momoh,punchng.com/i-abandoned-my-gold-mining-business-when-i-became-king-momoh/, 2021-06-22, Punch Newspapers, en-US,
• Alhaji Ahmed Guruza Momoh, the 9th Otaru of Auchi (1973 - 1996)WEB, Adeolu, 2017-03-20, MOMOH, (His Highness, Alhaji) Ahmad Guruza, Ikelebe II,blerf.org/index.php/biography/momoh-his-highness-alhaji-ahmad-guruza-ikelebe-ii/, 2021-06-22, Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation, en-US,
• Abubakar Keremi Momoh, The 8th Otaru of Auchi (1955 - 1970)WEB, 2019-01-20, 114 years after, Ikharos seek court validation for rotation of Auchi stool,guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/c104-sunday-magazine/114-years-after-ikharos-seek-court-validation-for-rotation-of-auchi-stool/, 2021-06-22, The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, en-US,
• King Momoh Jimah Momoh, the 7th Otaru of Auchi (1945 - 1955)WEB, 2019-01-20, 114 years after, Ikharos seek court validation for rotation of Auchi stool,guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/c104-sunday-magazine/114-years-after-ikharos-seek-court-validation-for-rotation-of-auchi-stool/, 2021-07-11, The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, en-US,
• King Momoh Idaeo, the 6th Otaru of Auchi (1919 - 1944)
• King Ikharo Ikelebe, the 5th Otaru of Auchi (1905 - 1919)WEB, Nigerian Traditional States,www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_native.html, 2021-06-22, www.worldstatesmen.org, WEB, 2020-06-15, Saliu Osifuemhe Ahmed – A Man Of Many Parts,aledeh.com/saliu-osifuemhe-ahmed-a-man-of-many-parts/, 2021-07-11, ALEDEH, en-US,
• Odifili, the 4th Otaru of Auchi (1905)WEB, Mubarak, Abdulrasheed, All You Need To Know About Auchi Land ⋆ Tropics Nigeria,tropics.ng/2020/12/11/all-you-need-to-know-about-auchi-land/, 2021-06-22, en-US,
• Idaeo Ikelebe, the 3rd Otaru of Auchi (1884 - 1905)WEB, otaru,library.answerthepublic.net/tag/otaru, 2021-06-22, library.answerthepublic.net,
• Imoudu Iburogamhe, the 2nd Otaru of Auchi (1872-1884){{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
• Ikelebe the first, 1st Otaru of Auchi (1819 - 1861){{citation needed|date=September 2017}}WEB, Okogba, Emmanuel, 2021-01-05, The relevance of January 14 in Oyo (3),www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/the-relevance-of-january-14-in-oyo-3/, 2023-01-24, Vanguard News, en-GB,

Notable people

• Kamaru Usman, former UFC Welterweight ChampionWEB, Tewari, Avinash, 2021-05-17, Where was UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman born?,www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-where-ufc-welterweight-champion-kamaru-usman-born, 2023-07-31, www.sportskeeda.com, en-us,
• John Momoh, media personality
• Tony Momoh, politician
• Johnson Suleman, pastor
• Aikhunegbe Anthony Malik, Lawyer & the first Senior Advocate

Institutions and infrastructure

Auchi is home to:

• Auchi Polytechnic
• Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering {{citation needed|date=August 2022}}
• Edo Fertilizer Milling Plant (commenced operation in June 2017)NEWS, Edo Fertilizer Blending Plant To Commence Operation June,www.concisenews.global/news/edo-fertilizer-blending-plant-to-commence-operation/, Concise News, June 2017,

Climate

The climate at Auchi, which has an elevation of 0 meters (None feet) above sea level, is tropical wet and dry or savanna (Aw classification). The district’s average annual temperature is -0.74% lower than Nigeria’s averages at 28.72 Â°C (83.7 Â°F). 183.14 millimeters (7.21 inches) of precipitation and 265.4 rainy days (72.71% of the time) are typical yearly totals for Auchi.WEB, Auchi, Edo, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data,tcktcktck.org/nigeria/edo/auchi, 2023-09-24, tcktcktck.org,

Erosion

(File:Auchi erosion.ogv|alt=This video clip shows the devastation caused by the erosion in Auchi|thumb|Erosion Devastation in Auchi)Some parts of Auchi have been seriously devastated due to soil erosion. The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), assisted by the World Bank, are now tackling the menace and are making fast progress.JOURNAL, Olatunji,Iretomiwa, 2016-01-19, Resettlement action plan for Auchi erosion Gully site in Etsako West, Edo State,documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/667611468096572604/Resettlement-action-plan-for-Auchi-erosion-Gully-site-in-Etsako-West-Edo-State, en, The World Bank, WEB, 2022-05-11, Auchi residents cry out over erosion, seek Obaseki’s intervention,tribuneonlineng.com/auchi-residents-cry-out-over-erosion-seek-obasekis-intervention/, 2023-01-27, Tribune Online, en-GB,

Gallery

File:Ahlaji Ridwan street, Agbede, Auchi, Edo state.jpgFile:Auchi Polytechnic gate, Auchi, Edo state 5.jpgFile:Auchi Polytechnic gate, Auchi, Edo state 9.jpgFile:Etsako West Local Government Secretariat.jpg

References

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External links

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• WEB, Nigeria - Erosion and Watershed Management Project : resettlement plan (Vol. 6) : Resettlement action plan for Auchi erosion Gully site in Etsako West, Edo State,documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/667611468096572604/Resettlement-action-plan-for-Auchi-erosion-Gully-site-in-Etsako-West-Edo-State, World Bank, 19 June 2021, en,
• www.afemaipeople.com/
• stanwilly.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/etsako-people-of-nigeria-history-and.html
• ihuanedo.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-real-story-of-auchi-town
• auchipoly.edu.ng

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