Obomkpa
Obomkpa is a town in the Aniocha North local government area of Delta State, Nigeria.
Brief History Of Obomkpa Obomkpa community was founded by Anagba some centuries ago and situated within the geographical coordinates of 6°24′55″N 6°29′29″E/6.41528°N 6.49139°E which consist of the following major Quarters namely; Ogbe-Obi, Ogbe-Onei and Ukpatu respectively. It is one of the communities that make up the Umu-Ezechima clan.
At present, Obomkpa is an important community in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. It is bounded in the South by Ubulubu town, in the North by Idumuogo town, in the East by Ukwunzu town, in the Northwest by Onicha-Olona and in the Southeast by Ezi town etc.
Obomkpa community operates a Monarchical Type of Government, which is headed by His Royal Majesty (The Obi), followed by the Obi in Council, Council of Chiefs, Red Cap Chiefs, Heads of Villages and Head of quarters. The Kingship is based on the system of Primogeniture i.e. From Father to Son (Eze-Ada).
The major occupations of the people in Obomkpa are Farming, Hunting and Petty Trading. The community has produced Sons and Daughters who has excelled in Various fields of human endeavors and are based in Different parts of the country and in Diaspora.
Types Of Food Obomkpa traditionally are known to have the following types of Food;
Nni-ji (Pounded yam) Nni-akpu (Fufu) Ofe Ujuju Ofe Nsala Ofe Aku (Ofe Ose)—Banga Soup Ose-Okwa Ofe Uliome Ofe Agbono Ofe Egusi Ofe mkpakwo (Vegetable Soup) Akpaka Ukpoka Names of the Obis from Past to present Obi Anagba (1598 – 1630) ——————————————————–42 years Obi Ado (1630 – 1675) ————————————————————-45 years Obi Onalo (1675 – 1715)————————————————————40 years Obi Ngwuogiliga (1715 – 1745) —————————————————30 years Obi Obome (1745 – 1770) ———————————————————–25 years Obi Uya (1770 – 1804) —————————————————————-34 years Obi Usifo (1804 – 1863) ————————————————————–59 years Obi Dibie (1863 – 1903) ————————————————————–40 years Obi Chidi (1903 – 1943) ————————————————————–40 years Obi Nsuebo (1943 – 1955) ———————————————————-12 years Obi Ezeka (1955 – 2006) ————————————————————-52 years Obi Jonathan (2006 – 2017) ———————————————————11 years Obi Onyemaechi Josiah Kanyinaga I (2017- Till Date) Major Features Of The Community A. Government Owned Establishments. I. Obomkpa (Mixed) Secondary School
II. Anagba Primary School, Obomkpa
III. Ofunne Primary School, Obomkpa
IV. Primary Health Centre, Obomkpa
V. Post Office
VI. Obi's Punch
B. Community Establishments. I. Obi's Palace
II. Obomkpa Youths Vocational centre
C. Churches In Obomkpa I. Sacred Heart Catholic Church
II. ST. Stephen Anglican Church
III. Baptists Church
IV. Cherubim And Seraphim Church
V. Jehovah Witness
VI. Pure Gold Int’l Ministry
VII. Living Word Gospel Mission
VIII. Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG)
IX. Living Faith ( Winners)
x. Mountain of Fire Ministry (etc.).
D. gods Of The Community I. Iwu Anagba
II. Obunebu
III. Iwu- Afa
Iv. Iwu-Ani Ogbe-Onei
V. Ajo- Ofia
E. Streams/Rivers In Obomkpa I. Iyi-Nkpukpa
II. Iyi-Odo
III. Iyi-Nem-agdi
IV. Iyi-ilo
V. Iyi-nta
VI. Iyi Ako
VII. Iyi-Ocha
VIII. Owuwu
IX. Iyi Okwu-suno
X Oji-Okpa
F. Festival In Obomkpa I. Egwu-Afa
II. Ine/Idu-Olu
III. Iti-Ubi
Iv. Iwa-ji (New Yam Festival)
Obomkpa Market Days Obomkpa lists of the market Days are Nkwo, Olie, Eke and Afor. Obomkpa main market day is Eke. The town main market is held on Eke days, a fourth day of the traditional week, after Olie, Afor, and Nkwo. Obomkpa market is a main spot for wholesale of garri, mostly to buyers from the Southern and Eastern Nigeria. Other products usually on sales at the Eke market are plantain, banana, fruits, vegetables, yam and corn.
The Administration Of The Community A. The community is governed through the following organs
The Obi (His Royal Majesty) The Obi in Council The Council of Chiefs The Red Cap Chiefs/Elders The village Quarters and Kindred leadership & follower-ship The Obomkpa Progressive Union ( Federated/ Branches & Zones) B. Various Association And pressure Groups
Obomkpa Action Congress (OAC) The Great Pioneers Of Obomkpa (GPO) Obomkpa First Foundation (OFFO) Progress Lovers Of Obomkpa (PROLLO) Obomkpa Development Foundation (ODF) The Composition of Obomkpa Council of Chiefs Iyase Odogwu Isama Oza Omu Uwolor Isagba Ozoma Ogwuluzeme Onu Obi Ogbele Ani Odafe Okaome OdoziObodo Ugo Obi Nwata Kwacha Aka Onwanetinyeora (Onwa) Olikeze Azuneyi Inwegwe Anyanwu Ike Obi Ojiso ObeleAgwu Nti Obi Aje Onyido Oboli EkikeFulueze Owele Ada Dioranma (Ada Ora) NwokeDioranma (NnaDia) Isimili Odume Ede Oputa Obie Awo Anya Obi Ihaze Elibo Ogbuehi Major Mineral Deposit In Obomkpa Obomkpa community is blessed with a Mineral deposit which is mainly Coal Lignite and in focus currently under Exploration.
Security Apparatus Considering the current Insecurity challenges and the need for community Policing, Obomkpa Community hereby has the following as her Security Apparatus such as;
I. Obomkpa Vigilante Group.
II. Anioma Vigilante Group.
III. Nigeria Police Force (Police Post still in view
Edited by Okafor Augustine Ikeoliseh
Source: www.obomkpayouths.org