Akiyi | |
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Autonomous Town | |
Coordinates: 6°30′22″N 7°06′01″E / 6.50611°N 7.10028°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Enugu State |
LGA | Uzo-Uwani |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( WAT) |
Postal code | 411111 |
Climate | Aw |
Akiyi is an autonomous community in Umulokpa, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State, Nigeria. It has Seven (7) villages namely: Enugwu, Enugwu-Uwani, Imama, Nkwelle, Ukpali, Uwani and Uwenu. [1] [2]
Christianity, Odinana and neutralist.
The churches in Akiyi are namely:
Akiyi shares cultural traits with its neighbouring communities which are consistent with general Igbo culture. Other festivals include; the New yam festival, the Amaji festival and the Ibone ( Mmanwu) festival which is held between July and September of every year. The Royal Highness of Akiyi-Umulokpa is Chief Engr. Vincent I.A. Ekwedigwe; The Igwe Ijagwo.
Akiyi practices Republican method of governance in which power is devolved to age grades. Each age grade consists of people within three years age bracket.
Akiyi | |
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Autonomous Town | |
Coordinates: 6°30′22″N 7°06′01″E / 6.50611°N 7.10028°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Enugu State |
LGA | Uzo-Uwani |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( WAT) |
Postal code | 411111 |
Climate | Aw |
Akiyi is an autonomous community in Umulokpa, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State, Nigeria. It has Seven (7) villages namely: Enugwu, Enugwu-Uwani, Imama, Nkwelle, Ukpali, Uwani and Uwenu. [1] [2]
Christianity, Odinana and neutralist.
The churches in Akiyi are namely:
Akiyi shares cultural traits with its neighbouring communities which are consistent with general Igbo culture. Other festivals include; the New yam festival, the Amaji festival and the Ibone ( Mmanwu) festival which is held between July and September of every year. The Royal Highness of Akiyi-Umulokpa is Chief Engr. Vincent I.A. Ekwedigwe; The Igwe Ijagwo.
Akiyi practices Republican method of governance in which power is devolved to age grades. Each age grade consists of people within three years age bracket.