Okwuohia is one of the 14 villages of

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History

During the colonial era, the British established an oil mill in Okwuohia to take advantage of the abundant local water

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s in order to harvest palm extract. Due to the huge demand for palm oil, the mill generated significant profits.

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was exported to Europe and around the

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for the production of finished goods, such as soap and candles, which helped the local

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. The

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also introduced the customary-court system, with warrant chiefs who dispensed tribal

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Culture

The community's traditional celebrations include th
Iwa Akwa Festival
(Initiation Into Manhood) and the African Folk Music Festival ''Mbom-Uzo''. The community has three market days: Nkwo Okwuohia, eke Okwuohia, and Orie Okwuohia, all of which serve as an economic "coming together" for the community with commodities, especially farm produce, on display for purchase.

References

External links

http://uhuri.org/all-about-obowo/history-of-obowo/
Towns in Imo State {{Imo-geo-stub

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