Ogbuebulle is a village in Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria.[1][2][3] The community is situated along the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road. It is about 20km away from Umuahia, the capital of Abia State.[4] Ogbuebulle is part of the Ala-Ala Oboro Autonomous Community alongside Ekebedi, its neighboring village.[5]
Ogbuebulle
Ogbuebulle Ala-Ala Oboro Autonomous Community | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Ogbuebulle Location of Ogbuebulle in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°22′6″N 7°34′0″E / 5.36833°N 7.56667°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| L.G.A | Ikwuano |
| Clan | Oboro |
| Government | |
| • Type | Monarchy |
| • Eze | HRM Eze Ezeji Uzu Analaba |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 170 |
| • Ethnicities | Igbo |
| • Religion | Christianity |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 440109 |
| Area code | 440 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.AB.IK |
| Website | https://ng.geoview.info/ogbuebule,2327713 |
History edit
The forefathers of Ogbuebulle are believed to have migrated from Idima Abam to Oboroland. They settled at Amaoba, a fellow village in Oboro. During their stay there, a conflict emerged between them and the Amaoba people. Hence, the ancestors of Ogbuebulle left and settled in the land that is now known as Ogbuebulle.[6]
Culture edit
The New Yam festival, called "Afo Amaghi Onuma" (meaning; the stomach does not know when one is bereaved) is celebrated every October and the Ekpe festival is celebrated every January. These occasions attract seaming crowds from within and outside the community, even several tourists around the world.[7][8]
Religion edit
Several churches are in the community including the Methodist, Apostolic, Assemblies of God and a host of Pentecostal churches.[citation needed]
Governance edit
The people are governed by a traditional ruler, the Eze of Ala-Ala Oboro, whose cabinet is made up of chiefs from the nine (9) villages in the community who act as representatives of their various villages.[9]
Hamlets edit
Ogbuebulle comprises nine sub-villages/kindreds:
Schools edit
See also edit
References edit
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- ^ Jones, G. I. (October 1949). "Ibo Land Tenure". Africa. 19 (4): 309–323. doi:10.2307/1156406. ISSN 1750-0184. JSTOR 1156406.
- ^ "Ogbuebule, Abia, Nigeria". ng.geoview.info. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Rep member builds classrooms for 72-year community school - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356191302_ORIGIN_MIGRATION_AND_SETTLEMENT_IN_PRE-COLONIAL_OLD_BENDE_DIVISION_OF_SOUTHEASTERN_NIGERA
- ^ Atuonwu, Chiedozie I. "A HISTORICAL STUDY OF EKPE CULTURAL FESTIVAL IN NNONO COMMUNITY".
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- ^ Writing, Dissertation Thesis Project Essay Assignment (12 June 2023). "IGBO TRADITIONAL RULERS ROLE IN GOVERNANCE". AZ Research Consult (MBA MSc Dissertation/thesis Project Writer) Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ a b https://sunnewsonline.com/chimbo-burial-rites-begin-september-30/
- ^ a b EDU. "Abia". FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. Retrieved 11 August 2023.