Oda

The meaning of the name, Oda is, a decree from authority that must be obeyed.

Note

• Oda is derived from the English word order. When the British came to Idoma land in the early 20^th century, the colonialists shouted order to control disorderly situation and the Idoma society since then, has taken it as a symbol of authority, so much that men now bear this name.