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Rev. Fr EDEMA Rev. Fr Benjamin

Rev. Fr EDEMA Rev. Fr Benjamin

Male 1975 - 2016  (40 years)

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  • Name EDEMA Rev. Fr Benjamin 
    Prefix Rev. Fr 
    Birth 30 Nov 1975 
    Gender Male 
    Nationality Nigerian 
    Occupation Spiritan priest 
    Religion Chrsitianity 
    Individual ID 889B64DDB6404781B876378746F851B24F18 
    Death 18 May 2016 
    Person ID I1524  Igbo Genealogy
    Last Modified 31 Aug 2020 

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    Rev. Fr Benjamin Edema    		Rev. Fr Benjamin Edema
    Rev. Fr Benjamin Edema Headtomb    		Rev. Fr Benjamin Edema Headtomb


Preserving Nigerian Heritage

Nigeria, known for its rich cultural diversity, is home to over 200 million people representing more than 250 ethnic groups, each with a unique history and lineage. From the ancient Benin Kingdom to the revered Sokoto Caliphate, Nigeria’s historical landscape is woven with stories of resilience, migration, and unity in diversity. Yet, as modernity and urbanization sweep across the nation, many ancestral stories are at risk of fading into obscurity.

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Genealogy, the study of family history and ancestry, provides a profound sense of identity and connection to one’s roots. In Nigeria, where family lineage and heritage have always been paramount, tracing ancestry connects individuals to their communities, cultures, and shared values.

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A Repository for 200 Million Stories

Our platform is embarking on an ambitious journey to document and profile the genealogies of Nigeria’s diverse population. Through comprehensive family trees, oral histories, and archival records, we aim to profile 200 million Nigerians, establishing a centralized hub for Nigerian family history.