Ebe, Enugu

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Ebe is a town in Udi local government of Enugu State, Nigeria. [1] Historically Ebe is the first of the seven sons of Ojebe Ogene, [2] others sons includes, Abor, [3] Awhum, Okpatu, [4] Umulumgbe, Ukana, and Ukehe. [5] [6]

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Geography

Ebe borders the towns of Ngwo, Egede, Abor, and Eke. [7]

Governance

Traditional ruler

HRH Igwe Cyril Ogbozor is the current ruler of Ebe community. [8]

Festival

Odo Festival

Every two years the seven villages in Ebe come together with various groups of odo masquerade to celebrate the Odo Festival. [9]

Villages

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ Widjaja, Michael. "Enugu maps and Enugu Communities". igboguide.org. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  2. ↑ "Ebe Archives". Ozi Ikòrò. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  3. ↑ "A Brief History of the Abor Communities". 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  4. ↑ "History – Okpatu Assembly" . Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  5. ↑ Kelvin, John (2010-03-30). "UKEHE PROFILE: Our Heritage-". UKEHE PROFILE. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  6. ↑ Odike, Chuka (2024-12-11). "The Ojebe Ogene Clan: Origins and History". Ozi Ikòrò. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  7. ↑ "Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  8. ↑ ""I can't govern alone" – Community leader declares – The Solutions News". 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  9. ↑ "allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Chime Attends Ebe Igodo Festival". allafrica.com. Archived from the original on 2010-10-13. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  10. ↑ "Postcodes.NG - Villages in Ebe Rural Area". postcodes.naijaz.com. Retrieved 2025-07-07.

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