AN ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE ITSEKIRI PEOPLE; 1850-1900.
Afinotan Promise Oritseweyinmi. M.A., History And International Relations, University Of Ibadan, B.A., History And International Studies, Delta State University, Abraka.
Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2024
This study focuses on the economic history of the Itsekiri people from 1850 to 1900. The economy has been very vital in the history of the Itsekiri people. The objective of the study is to discuss the dynamics of the Itsekiri Economy during the period of study of the people. It also focused on trade relations between the Itsekiris and the Europeans as well as their neighbors from 1850 to 1900. The local industries in Itsekiri land also contributed immensely to the growth of their economy. The study adopts the historical approach and interpretive design using primary and secondary sources. The work concludes that the Itsekiri’s were greatly involved in trade and other economic activities and this has rapidly improved the growth of their economy