Ahiara
Encyclopedia
Ahiara is an Igbo
city located in Mbaise
, Imo State
, Nigeria
. The people are respected for their ingenuity and diplomacy. The city stands about 16 miles from Owere and Umuahia
in either directions. It was the location of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu's Ahiara Declaration
during the Nigerian Civil War
.
The Ahiara Slogan is Decent Dexterity.
. Etymologically, the name Ahiara is a type of plant among the Igbo
people. The leaves of this plant signify peace. The great Eze
s of Igbo
used to travel with Ahiara leaves to guarantee tranquil journeys across several territories.
These ten villages are symbolically explained as the ten fingers of the human hands. This signifies an evolved dexterity. That is why the Ahiara Slogan is Decent Dexterity.
Hon. Barr Joe Ndu --Federal Commissioner NPC
Bar. A.T Mbegbu (Late)
Justice Ogu Ugoagwu
Gen Mike Ogbonna Agu
Igbo people
Igbo people, also referred to as the Ibo, Ebo, Eboans or Heebo are an ethnic group living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria. They speak Igbo, which includes various Igboid languages and dialects; today, a majority of them speak English alongside Igbo as a result of British colonialism...
city located in Mbaise
Mbaise
Mbaise is a region and a people located in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. Set in the heart of Igboland, it includes several towns and cities. The name "Mbaise" was derived from five cities: Agbaaja, Ahiara, Ekwereazu, Ezi na Ihite and Oke Uvuru...
, Imo State
Imo State
Imo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies to the south of Nigeria with Owerri as its capital and largest city.-History:Imo State came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad, having been...
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. The people are respected for their ingenuity and diplomacy. The city stands about 16 miles from Owere and Umuahia
Umuahia
Umuahia is the capital of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. Umuahia is located along the rail road that lies between Port Harcourt to Umuahia's south and Enugu city to its north. Umuahia has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census. Umuahia's indigenous ethnic group are the...
in either directions. It was the location of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu's Ahiara Declaration
Ahiara Declaration
The Ahiara Declaration: The Principles of the Biafran Revolution, commonly known as the Ahiara Declaration, was a document written by the National Guidance Committee of Biafra and delivered as a speech by Biafran President Emeka Ojukwu in the Biafra town of Ahiara on June 1, 1969.-Background:After...
during the Nigerian Civil War
Nigerian Civil War
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Nigerian-Biafran War, 6 July 1967–15 January 1970, was a political conflict caused by the attempted secession of the southeastern provinces of Nigeria as the self-proclaimed Republic of Biafra...
.
The Ahiara Slogan is Decent Dexterity.
Origin
Ahiara was founded by a man of that name. He was the son of Anunu, popular called Odo ji Anunu. His sibling Avuvu became a part of IkeduruIkeduru
Ikeduru Local Government Area is located in the western part of Imo State, one of the 36 states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It was previously carved out of the Mbaitolu/Ikeduru LGA. It has its head quarter at Iho...
. Etymologically, the name Ahiara is a type of plant among the Igbo
Igbo people
Igbo people, also referred to as the Ibo, Ebo, Eboans or Heebo are an ethnic group living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria. They speak Igbo, which includes various Igboid languages and dialects; today, a majority of them speak English alongside Igbo as a result of British colonialism...
people. The leaves of this plant signify peace. The great Eze
Eze
Eze is an Igbo word which means King; with further implied meaning of chieftain of the tribe or kingdom. Such words as Igwe and Obi plus others are used by Igbo people as titles of respect and homage to the Eze...
s of Igbo
Igbo people
Igbo people, also referred to as the Ibo, Ebo, Eboans or Heebo are an ethnic group living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria. They speak Igbo, which includes various Igboid languages and dialects; today, a majority of them speak English alongside Igbo as a result of British colonialism...
used to travel with Ahiara leaves to guarantee tranquil journeys across several territories.
Ahiara Ofo Iri
Ahiara city is historically called Ahiara Ofo Iri, which means Ahiara of the Ten Scepters. Each scepter represents each of the ten villages that make up the city. The ten villages of Ahiara are:
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These ten villages are symbolically explained as the ten fingers of the human hands. This signifies an evolved dexterity. That is why the Ahiara Slogan is Decent Dexterity.
Prominent People
- Uzodinma Okoroanyanwu - Prolific Inventor holding many patents
- Prof. Kevin Ejere Osondu - Mathematician
- Prof. Clement Nnorom Anyanwu - Educationist
- Chris Anyanwu - Journalist, Author, Publisher, and Politician
- Emma Njoku - Architect
- Uche Bonny-life Ndu -- Strategic Thinker/Political Strategist
- Eze Pius Onyekwere - 1st Warrant Chief & Paramount Ruler
- Chioma AjunwaChioma AjunwaChioma Ajunwa , is a former athlete from Nigeria, who previously played football for the Nigerian women's team. She is the first Nigerian to win an Olympic gold medal as well as the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in a field event...
- 1st Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalist
Hon. Barr Joe Ndu --Federal Commissioner NPC
Bar. A.T Mbegbu (Late)
Justice Ogu Ugoagwu
Gen Mike Ogbonna Agu