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.
Arochukwu was home to a clan of the Ibibios, they founded the early states of Obong Okon Ita and Ibom. Many years passed, migrants that had settled in the area rebelled over the reign of the ruling clan chief in connivance with the younger brother of the ruling family. The first Igbo group was the Ezeagwu group led by their leader Agwu Inobia. As Aro-Ibibio wars occurred, there was a stalemate. In reaction, the Eze Agwu clan invited a priest named Nnachi from the Edda clan of northeastern Igboland and another group from the east of the Cross River through Nnachi. These people were identified as the Akpa people. Akpa forces led by Osim and Akuma Nnubi, they helped the rebellious group capture the rest of the area. This formed the alliance of 19 new and old states in the area known as the Arochukwu kingdom around 1650–1700. The first king (or Eze Aro) of a unified Arochukwu was Akuma but after his death, Nnachi son's Oke Nnachi took over and his descendants have the throne to this day.
By the mid-18th century, Arochukwu people founded many other communities both within and outside Igboland.[2][3] These migrations, influence of their god Ibini Ukpabi through priests, and their military power backed up by alliances with several related neighboring Igbo and eastern Cross River militarized states (particularly Ohafia, Abam, Abiriba, Afikpo, Ekoi, etc.) quickly established the Aro Confederacy as a regional economic power. However, Aro economic hegemony was threatened by the penetration of Europeans, mainly Britishcolonists in the wake of the 20th century. Tensions finally led to bloodshed and the Anglo-Aro War took place from 1901 to 1902. The Aro Confederacy stoutly resisted but were eventually defeated. This helped the British to occupy the rest of what is now known as Eastern Nigeria.
Demography
The kingdom is Igbo mixed with Ibibio and Akpa. The main language in Arochukwu is Igbo while Ibibio is also spoken.
The population of Arochukwu town is 10,776.[4] The local government area had a population of 193,820 in 2011, up from 97,800 in 1991.[5]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Arochukwu news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message 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 Arochukwu Aro Oke IgboLocal Government AreaArochukwuLocation of Arochukwu in NigeriaCoordinates 5 23 N 7 55 E 5 383 N 7 917 E 5 383 7 917Country NigeriaStateAbia StateComposition5 clansGovernment TypeMonarchy One of the few Igbo kingdoms in Nigeria which practices the monarchical system of government Eze AroOgbonnaya Okoro 1 Area Total202 sq mi 524 km2 Population EthnicitiesIgbo ReligionsChristianity Traditional religions3 digit postal code prefix442ISO 3166 codeNG AB ARIt 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 Contents 1 History 2 Demography 3 Languages 4 Etymology 5 Notable people 6 ReferencesHistory EditMain article Aro History Arochukwu was home to a clan of the Ibibios they founded the early states of Obong Okon Ita and Ibom Many years passed migrants that had settled in the area rebelled over the reign of the ruling clan chief in connivance with the younger brother of the ruling family The first Igbo group was the Ezeagwu group led by their leader Agwu Inobia As Aro Ibibio wars occurred there was a stalemate In reaction the Eze Agwu clan invited a priest named Nnachi from the Edda clan of northeastern Igboland and another group from the east of the Cross River through Nnachi These people were identified as the Akpa people Akpa forces led by Osim and Akuma Nnubi they helped the rebellious group capture the rest of the area This formed the alliance of 19 new and old states in the area known as the Arochukwu kingdom around 1650 1700 The first king or Eze Aro of a unified Arochukwu was Akuma but after his death Nnachi son s Oke Nnachi took over and his descendants have the throne to this day By the mid 18th century Arochukwu people founded many other communities both within and outside Igboland 2 3 These migrations influence of their god Ibini Ukpabi through priests and their military power backed up by alliances with several related neighboring Igbo and eastern Cross River militarized states particularly Ohafia Abam Abiriba Afikpo Ekoi etc quickly established the Aro Confederacy as a regional economic power However Aro economic hegemony was threatened by the penetration of Europeans mainly British colonists in the wake of the 20th century Tensions finally led to bloodshed and the Anglo Aro War took place from 1901 to 1902 The Aro Confederacy stoutly resisted but were eventually defeated This helped the British to occupy the rest of what is now known as Eastern Nigeria Demography EditThe kingdom is Igbo mixed with Ibibio and Akpa The main language in Arochukwu is Igbo while Ibibio is also spoken The population of Arochukwu town is 10 776 4 The local government area had a population of 193 820 in 2011 up from 97 800 in 1991 5 Languages EditThe languages spoken in Arochukwu LGA are 6 Igbo Ibuoro NkariEtymology EditAro translates as Children and Chukwu as God Put together this could imply Children of God 7 Notable people EditMazi Alvan Ikoku OBE educationist 1900 1971 8 Chief Dr Daniel Chimezie Okeke Mezie Abia Omereoha 1 Business mogul Philanthropist and politician Nwankwo Kanu footballer 9 Chidi Imoh athlete Alexx Ekubo Actor and Model 10 11 12 Nnamdi Udoh aeronautic engineer Margaret Manson Graham 1860 1933 Scottish missionary nurse who died at Arochukwu Mao Ohuabunwa Industrialist and Politician 13 14 Benjamin Okike Computer Scientist 15 Dr Phillips Nto Politician and Academician 16 Chief Stephen Kalu Nwankwo Nnanyere Ugo 1 Rosemary Inyama born 11 November 1903 educator politician businesswoman and community developer 17 Chief Okwara Ndubuisi Ohachirieze Businessman philanthropist and politician Chief Charles Nwankwo Ikenga Ututu EngineerReferences Edit Nwogu Mathas August 19 2009 Aro Kingdom re brands after 700 years The Sun Publishing LTD Retrieved 2010 02 25 permanent dead link Afigbo AE Groundwork of Igbo History Lagos Vista Books Limited 1992 Onwuejeogwu MA Igbo civilization Nri kingdom and hegemony London Ethnographica 1981 Population of Arochukwu Nigeria Archived from the original on 2016 08 21 Retrieved 2016 07 16 listing of city populations for Nigeria Nigeria Languages Ethnologue 22d edition Feb 2019 Mazi A Kanu Oji Corruption in Nigeria The fight and movement to cure the malady University Press of America Landham MD ISBN 978 0 7618 5217 9 Worthy Sons and Daughters of the Great Arochukwu Kingdom Past and Present AbaCityBlog abacityblog com 2021 04 04 Retrieved 2021 06 28 Kanu s mother goes home December 3 Latest Nigeria News Nigerian Newspapers Politics 2016 11 11 Retrieved 2021 06 28 Where Is Alexx Ekubo From Biography And Ethnicity Of The Nollywood Big Boy BuzzNigeria Famous People Celebrity Bios Updates and Trendy News 2021 05 10 Retrieved 2021 06 28 Owolawi Taiwo 2021 05 05 IK Ogbonna Yomi Casual fight over who will be Alexx s best man he replies them Legit ng Nigeria news Retrieved 2021 06 28 Raiford Tiffany 2021 05 06 10 Things You Didn t Know about Alexx Ekubo TVOvermind Retrieved 2021 06 28 The Fifth Columnist and Senator Mao Ohuabunwa THISDAYLIVE 2020 11 07 Retrieved 2021 06 28 Worthy Sons and Daughters of the Great Arochukwu Kingdom Past and Present AbaCityBlog abacityblog com 2021 04 04 Retrieved 2021 06 28 Abstract waset org waset a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty url help Nto Philip Finance commissioners kick against fuel subsidy Archived from the original on 2014 07 21 Inyama Rosemary 1903 www encyclopedia com Encyclopedia com Coordinates 5 23 N 7 55 E 5 383 N 7 917 E 5 383 7 917 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Arochukwu amp oldid 1141374916, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
