The Names of Past and Present rulers of Nri- Kingdom


NRI KING LIST

  • Eri 948-1041
  • Eze Nri Ifikuanim 1043-1089
  • Eze Nri Namoke 1090-1158
  • Eze Nri Buife 1159-1259
  • Eze Nri Omalo 1260-1299
  • Eze Nri Jiofo 1 1300-1390
  • Eze Nri Omalonyeso 1391-1464
  • Eze Nri Anyamata 1465-1511
  • Eze Nri Fenenu 1512-1582
  • Eze Nri Agu 1583-1676
  • Eze Nri Apia and Alike 1677-1700(both died the same day)
  • Eze Nri Ezimilo 1701-1723(Assasinated)
  • Eze Nri Enwenetem 1724-1794
  • Eze Nri Enweleana 1795-1886
  • Eze Nri Obalike 1889-1936(Deposed by the British)
  • Eze Nri jiofor II Taabansi Udene 1937-1987
  • Eze Nri Enweleana II Obidiegwu Onyeso(MFR) 1988-present

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