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 in the western part of the
Niger Delta 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
The Delta State University, Abraka - popularly known as DELSU - is a State government-owned university in Nigeria with the main campus located at Abraka, Delta State and it's sub campus at Oleh. The Oleh campus was established with the 1995 ...
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
Enebeli Elebuwa (1946–2012) was a Nigerian actor.
Early life
Elebuwa was born in the northern part of Delta State. He is an Ukwuani by origin from Isumpe quarters of Utagba-Uno in Ndokwa-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Death
El ...
(Nollywood actor/producer
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Uti Nwachukwu (Model/actor, Winner Big Brother Africa III, 2008)
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Peter Odili
Peter Otunuya Odili (born 15 August 1948) was the third Governor of Rivers State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. Odili is a member of the former ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Background
Peter Odili was born on 15 August 19 ...
(Former Executive Governor Of Rivers State, Ndoni, http://www.ndoniusa.org/history-of-ndoni.html)
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Sunday Oliseh
Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh (born 14 September 1974) is a Nigerian football manager and former player. In his active playing career he played as a defensive midfielder. Physical yet technically gifted, he played for top European clubs including Aja ...
(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
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ukwuani People
Languages of Nigeria
Igboid languages
Local Government Areas in Delta State