In the Benin Kingdom, the Uzama was a council of chiefs that assisted the Oba (king) in performing legislative and advisory functions. The Uzama was made up of the most powerful chiefs and partook in decision-making and administration. The Esama of Benin is a high-ranking chief, but not the legislative council. Ndichie refers to elders or chiefs in Igbo society, not the Benin Kingdom. The Enigie were district rulers that ruled various regions within the territory under the Oba.