Arochukwu

Arochukwu is a city as well as a local government area found in Abia state, Southeast Nigeria. Arochukwu LGA is made up of several towns and villages which include Abuma, Amodu, Nkpakpi, Obijoma, Ugwo ogo, Amasa, Atani, Ugbo, and Oror. The area is home to the members of the Igbo ethnic divison and is traditionally administered by the Eze Aro.

Christianity and the Traditional religion are the commonly practiced religions in Arochukwu while Igbo and English are the widely spoken languages in the area. Popular festivals in Arochukwu LGA include the Ikeji Arochukwu festival while important landmarks in the area include the Ibina Ukpabi shrine, the ancient slave routes and the Onuibina cave.

GEOGRAPHY OF AROCHUKWU

Arochukwu LGA covers a total area of 524 square kilometres and features two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature of the area is estimated at 28 degrees centigrade while the humidity of Arochukwu LGA is pegged at 70 percent.

ECONOMY OF AROCHUKWU

Arochukwu LGA has a vibrant commercial sector with several markets such as the Afor Arochukwu market and the Central Market Arochukwu dotting the area’s landscape. Farming is also an important economic activity in Arochukwu LGA with crops such as maize, yam and cassava grown in fairly large quantities.

HISTORY OF AROCHUKWU

Archaeological findings have pointed to the fact that the area now known as Arochukwu LGA has been populated by humans since as early as the year 300 AD.