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Economic Importance of Salt to the Okposi People

Salt was once a high value good in Okposi, Ebonyi state. Salt production was done on seasonal basis due to the flooding that occurs. Buyers would come from other eastern parts and as far as Northern Nigeria to the Odenigbo
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Process of salt making

Pour in a basin and cook till the whitish substance totally settles and dry up.

Salt production in Okposi is usually done by the women, who use the proceeds to support their family. The salt is usually gotten form Okposi Salt
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The Salt Lake in Okposi, Ebonyi state

It was discovered by a renowned hunter known as Ekuma Chita from Okposi Achara (a hunter). One day, he went to the forest to hunt (during dry season) and at a time, became thirsty. In an attempt to quench his
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The Owo dance in Okposi of Ebonyi State

The Owo dance is a fetish and traditional music and dance used to commemorate traditional title holders. It is also used during the burial/funerals of these title holders. Normally, members of these titles don’t dance to the tune of such
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Libation in Amasiri

Libation is like prayer, requesting for your desires to be granted by God. It is the art of tracing history, remembrance and asking for blessings from the ancestors during traditional gatherings. After this art is performed, the person who did
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Title Taking in Amasiri

Generally within the period of October, people who want to accord their late father a special burial rite will announce their intention to take up the "Ikwa ozu" title. The declaration for this title is usually done between 10th and
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The capital of Ebonyi state is Abakaliki.

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Ebonyi As It Happens

By Ogbuatu Chidi Simbad
State Caretaker Publicity Secretary, APC, Ebonyi State.

It has come to the knowledge More

Ebonyi State Govt To Empower 2600 Youths With One Million Naira Each

...Gov. Umahi task council bosses More

A REJOINDER FROM EBONYI YOUTH TO AN ADDRESS PRESENTED BY GOVERNOR UMAHI DURING THE LAST ENDSARS More

STATE-WIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ENGR. DAVID UMAHI, FNSE, FNATE ON THE RECENT INVASION OF HOODLUMS More

#ENDSARS: *OUTCOME OF A MEETING OF GOVERNORS AND LEADERS OF SOUTH EAST WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE More

The #EndSars movement has taken a different dimension.

The video below shows the events of October 26th More

In response to the destruction of public infrastructure by the unknown youths believed to be from More

The Okposi e-8 Organization also known as Okposi Ezinasato has condemned the widespread destruction of More

Information is still being gathered. It was claimed that unidentified youths from outside Okposi community unleashed More

NDIGBO LAGOS

PRESS STATEMENT
Lagos. 22 OCTOBER 2020
For Immediate Release

Ndigbo Lagos associates itself with the demands More

By Obinna Uchendu, Abakaliki

The Ebonyi Governor, Chief David Umahi Monday signed into law, the State More

A well deserved victory for Eng. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State

Congratulations Engr. Dave Umahi for a More

Your voice must be heard and your vote must count. The Hausas in Ebonyi state are More

PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar visited Ebonyi State for his presidential campaign. Alongside him was his More

Christmas can be fun in many ways especially if you have loved ones around you that More

The governor said that all kids below the age of 12 will get free toys

Interesting Festivals

OKOSA FISHING FESTIVAL
OKOSA FISHING FESTIVAL

Okosa fishing festival is an annual event that takes place in the month of More
THE NEW YAM FESTIVAL (IKE JI IN UNWANA DIALECT)
THE NEW YAM FESTIVAL (IKE JI IN UNWANA DIALECT)

It is an annual festival by the Unwana More
IKO FESTIVAL (GASTRONOMIC EVENTS)
IKO FESTIVAL (GASTRONOMIC EVENTS)

This gastronomic event is a festival of reconciliations, love and sharing. During this More
IGBAMGBA (WRESTLING FESTIVAL)
IGBAMGBA (WRESTLING FESTIVAL)

This is a festival for the brave men. In the olden days, this festival More
OKUMKPO MASQURADE FESTIVAL
OKUMKPO MASQURADE FESTIVAL

This is one festival I love so much. It is used to expose the More
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