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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    Arochukwu Local Government Area, sometimes referred to as Arochuku or Aro Oke-Igbo, is the third largest local government area in Abia State (after Aba and Umuahia) in southeastern Nigeria and homeland of the Igbo subgroup, Aro people. [3]It is composed of five clans namely Abam, Aro, Ihechiowa, Ututu and Isu.Arochukwu is a principal historic town in Igbo land.
  2. britannica.com

    Arochukwu, town, Abia state, southern Nigeria.It lies along the road from Calabar to Umuahia.Arochukwu was the headquarters of the Aro, an Igbo (Ibo) subgroup that dominated southeastern Nigeria in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was the seat of the sacred Chuku shrine, the source of a much-feared oracle (called Long Juju by the Europeans) that acted as a judge for the Igbo supreme deity ...
    Author:The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. arochukwu.info

    Aro History. Arochukwu is believed to have been the homeland of the Ibibio as they arrived in 300 AD from the Benue valley and founded early states like Obong Okon Ita and Ibom. Many years passed as Igbo immigrants came along and pressed into the Ibibio occupied territory and founded several states.
  4. medianigeria.com

    History. Arochukwu, sometimes referred to as Arochuku or Aro Oke-Igbo, is the third largest city in Abia State (after Aba and Umuahia) in southeastern Nigeria and homeland of the Igbo subgroup, Aro people. It is composed of 19 villages with an overall leader called Eze Aro. Arochukwu is a principal historic town in Igbo land.
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    The Arochukwu kingdom was founded with Akuma as its first king or EzeAro. After Akuma died, the Igbo took over the throne starting with Nnachi's son Oke Nnachi in 1720. Many changes occurred as Arochukwu expanded into 19 city-states due to the increasing population and Aro colonies were forming throughout the area now known as Southern Nigeria.
  6. arochukwublog.com

    Oct 6, 2023Arochukwu's history involves a series of wars and conflicts with the native Ibibio people. These wars had a significant impact on the town, influencing its culture and traditions. One important event was the capture and death of the Ibibio warriors' leader in Oror village, which led to the village gaining prominence as a chieftaincy center. ...
  7. amuviarochukwu.com

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    The history of the Amuvi people is predominantly based on oral tradition, lacking authenticated written records. According to the oral history, Amuvi was founded by two brothers from Umuoti Oke, Arochukwu, during a hunting expedition. Initially captivated by the untouched land, one brother built a shelter without the other's consent, leading ...

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  1. Arochukwu

    Local government area of Nigeria

    Arochukwu Local Government Area, sometimes referred to as Arochuku or Aro Oke-Igbo, is the third largest local government area in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria and homeland of the Igbo subgroup, Aro people. It is composed of five clans namely Abam, Aro, Ihechiowa, Ututu and Isu. Arochukwu is a principal historic town in Igbo land. It was also one of the cities in the Southern protectorate targeted by the British colonial government. Several historic tourist sites exist in the city. The mystic Ibini Ukpabi shrine, the slave routes and other relics of the slave trade era are frequently visited by tourists. It is also in the food belt of Abia state where most of the staple foods are produced. Wikipedia

    StateAbia State
    Composition5 clans
    TypeMonarchy (One of the few Igbo kingdoms in Nigeria, which practices the monarchical system of government)
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