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Revision as of 10:37, 24 October 2020
Abayi Okoroato is a Village in Obingwa local government area of Abia State, Nigeria.[1][2][3]
Abayi Okoroato
Abayi Umu-Okoroato | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Nickname: Abayi | |
| Motto(s): Peace and Unity | |
  Abayi Okoroato Abayi Okoroato, Obingwa, Abia State, Nigeria. | |
| Coordinates: 5°50′56″N 7°58′04″E / 5.84889°N 7.96778°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Local Government | Obingwa |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Elder Isaac Eze Samuel |
| • King | Eze Nwabiaraije Eneogwe |
History
Abayi Okoroato is domiciled in Obingwa, Abia State, Sout-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
The village is made up of eight Kindreds:
- Umu-Uje
- Umu-Onyeike
- Umu-Alioha
- Umu-Imegwu
- Umu-Atali
- Umu-Naocha
- Umu- Diji
- Umu-Nwagbaghioso
The current estimated population of Abayi Okoroato is put at 56,426 inhabitants. The area populace made up of people from the Ngwa sub-division of the Igbo ethnic group.
The Ngwa dialect of the Igbo Language is commonly spoken in the area while the religion of Christianity is widely practiced in the area. Popular festivals held in Obingwa LGA include the New Yam festival.
Economy
Trade is an important aspect of the economy of Abayi Okoroato with the area hosting markets such as Ahia Eke market where a plethora of commodities are bought and sold. Farming is also a key feature of the economic activities undertaken by the people of Abayi Okoroato with crops such as yam, cassava, cocoyam, and vegetables grown in large quantities within the area.
References
- ^ "List Of Towns and Villages in Obioma Ngwa LGA". Nigeria Zip Codes. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "List Of Towns and Villages in Obingwa Abia State". FirstOne NG. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Abia State Local Government Area's Towns". Nigerian Infopedia. Retrieved 2020-10-22.