Akwukwu-Igbo is the headquarters of Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.[1] It is located in the Delta North senatorial zone of the state. The occupation of the locals are mainly farming and fishing and It is made up of several quarters which includes Ogbe-Ani, Ogbe-Onihe, Umu-Onai, Ogbe-Obi, Ogbe-Iyase, Umuekeke, Achala, Umu-Olum, Umu-Opu etc. This land is sometimes called the "Land of Desert Warriors".

The one time Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Late Chief Michael Ashikodi Agbamuche) and May Agbamuche-Mbu (INEC National Commissioner- Chair of Legal Services and Supervisor Bayelsa, Edo and Rivers State) also hails from Akwukwu-Igbo. Its has neighbouring communities in the same local government area such as Illah, Ebu, Okpanam, Onitcha-Olona etc. The current traditional ruler of Akwukwu-igbo is Obi David Azuka I[2] who hails from Ogbe-Obi quarters. This town also has primary and secondary schools amongst which two very old schools are Agbogidi Primary School and Akwukwu-Igbo Grammar School.[3]

Notable people from Akwukwu-Igbo

  • Newton Jibunoh[4][5]
  • Obi David Azuka I[6]
  • Enyi Doris Mokobia[7]

References

  1. ↑ Jeremiah, Urowayino (2021-02-09). "LG polls: Okowa's CPS, Ifeajika, leads Oshimili North PDP campaign council". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  2. ↑ vanguard (2012-09-27). "Delta monarch performs Inaka festival". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  3. ↑ Rapheal (2021-04-27). "Old students donates cash to AGS students for WAEC". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  4. ↑ Olukiran, Akin (30 September 2021). "The indefatigable Dr. Jibunoh: Environmentalist still going strong @ 84".
  5. ↑ vanguard (2011-07-08). "I started off as an orphan - Newton". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  6. ↑ vanguard (2012-09-27). "Delta monarch performs Inaka festival". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  7. ↑ Rapheal (2022-02-01). "Royal glitz in Delta". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-09-05.

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