The Ukwuani people (also called Ndokwa people are a subgroup of the
Igbo people
The Igbo people ( , ; also spelled Ibo" and formerly also ''Iboe'', ''Ebo'', ''Eboe'',
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natively ) are an ethnic group in Nigeria. They are primarily found in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States. A ...
located in the southern part of
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of G ...
in the western part of the
Niger Delta
The Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River sitting directly on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. It is located within nine coastal southern Nigerian states, which include: all six states from the South South geopoliti ...
and other areas.
Origin
Their origin is debated, with the narrative being that they are from
Igbo and Benin. This has been challenged by Paul O. Opone, a lecturer at
Delta State University, Abraka who argues that the evidence shows that they are of
Igbo origin.
Ndokwa people
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Buchi (Nigerian comedian)
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Enebeli Elebuwa (Nollywood actor/producer
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Uti Nwachukwu (Model/actor, Winner Big Brother Africa III, 2008)
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Peter Odili (Former Executive Governor Of Rivers State, Ndoni, http://www.ndoniusa.org/history-of-ndoni.html)
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Sunday Oliseh (Nigerian Footballer)
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Patrick Osakwe (Politician/ Former Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria)
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Friday Osanebi
Friday Ossai Osanebi (born October 7th) is a member of the Delta State House of Assembly the Lawmaker representing Ndokwa East Local Government Constituency in the State House of Assembly.
Early life and education
Friday Osanebi was born o ...
(Deputy Speaker, Delta State House Of Assembly)
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Emeka Ossai
Emeke Ossai is a Nigerian film actor. He won the Best Supporting actor award at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 26 April 2008 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria, to honor t ...
(Nollywood actor/producer/model)
References
External links
Ethnologue entry
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Languages of Nigeria
Igboid languages
Local Government Areas in Delta State