The Akilis left their settlement to the Abohs with the Okpala leading some members eastward and settled in two places: The present day Akili Etiti and Akili Obodo while the Eze moved westward with the other half to the present day Okpai Oluchi. Later, due to some tribal tension with the Abohs, they left the settlement and crossed the River Niger and settled in the site of the present day Akili Ogidi

A few members of some families left this new settlement and moved westward to the present day Akili Ozizo. It is pertinent to mention that during the height of Akili reign on the Niger, the territories they exercise their patrol range from the boundaries of Umuolu in the east to Otuocha Aguleri in the far west. There is up to this day at Aguleri a waterside called Otu-Akili. In summary, there are today four Akili towns. Two on either side of the River Niger and yet is the same family that left the Benin Empire. Also the Akilis still worship the River Niger (Oshimili Akili) and appease it for its cooperation in the perpetuation of good agricultural survival of all the Ogbaru people along its banks.

Amiyi town is located on the southeast side of Ogbaru Local Government Area. It is among the smallest town in Ogbaru with the population of about 1,500 people. Farming and Fishing are the main occupations of the people of Amiyi. Amiyi has common boundary with Ochuche Umuodu and Umuzu. Amiyi derives its name from that of the first son of a man called Nankwo. Nnankwo had three sons:-Amiyi, Ochuche, and Nnankwo. Amiyi town is made up of three sons of the man Amiyi namely: Ohawa, Ebili, and Agha. In Amiyi town, the villages are called Ohawa, Umuebili, and Umuagha. Ohawa had three sons—Iyasele, Oleke, and Nkele. These sons made up the three families in Ohawa village. Ebili had two sons; Onyema and Epuechi, which made up the two main families in Umuebeli village. Agha had two sons; Olie and Odogwu, which also made up the two main families in Umuagha village.

Atani is bordered on north by Ohita, on the east by Ozubulu, on the south by Akili Ozizor, Amiyi, Umuzu (Okija), and on the west by the River Niger. Atani is comprised of Ujadimegwu village and Umuiyasele village, together called Umukwa; Abilibose village, Umudaike village, and Umuekeke village, together called Umueze-Atani; and Ibelenta village. Ancient history has it that the Atani people migrated from different parts of Nigeria; some from Benin, Igala, and Ozubulu. First, they settled at Ozubulu and later fought and displaced Odekpe and settled at their present location. Atani is blessed with a rich fertile land that produces food in abundance, thanks to rivers Onuko and Niger. A Crown King who today is held by Odunze family of Umuiyasele village usually represents Atani. The crowned king in Atani rotates from one village to the other to certain Aborigine families within Umukwa and Umueze-Atani villages. Atani has an annual festival held between July and September called Okpotu. That is a very joyful period for every Atani native. It is also the harvest season.

Atani is the headquarters of Ogbaru Local Government in Anambra State of Nigeria. Atani it will be recalled was the defunct Biafran Shipyard. The Biafran gunboats were built at Atani. After all seaports were lost, Atani and Oguta became the sole vestiges of the Biafran Naval Command.

Also given that Ogbaru was Biafra’s bread-basket, given the very rich soil and vegetation - the location of Atani as the link between Ogbaru and the rest of the Ibo people during the civil war, Afor-Atani (market) stood out as the main commercial center for the Biafran people. Atani has produced some nationally known sons like Comrade David Ojeli, former Nigerian Civil Service Union President; Professor Ben Nwabueze, former Education Minister, and Chief Osita Osadebe, the Nigerian highlife king and Representative, [link to Osadebe’s Album covers] and Chief Okwudili "Ojiba" Uzoka, (PDP-Anambra) member of the National Assembly to name just a few.

Odekpe is the first town in Ogbahu Local Government counting from Onitsha. Just like any other town, the people that make up Odekpe migrated from other places. Odekpe, Oko, and Ossomari have familial/sibling relationship. This is because the first immigrant that came from Igala in Idah where just one family in four boats (canoe). They were just floating along the river Niger fishing until they came down to our area. They stayed there for a few days, then the eldest man and his immediate family decided to settle there and named the place Oko; the others moved on to another place they spent another night which they called Odekpe. The other two boats continued and sailed to settle at Ossomari, while the other sailed through "Onu Uko" Atani (no Atani that time) to settle at Okija.

The first settlers of Odekpe that time were known as the Jukwus, now called Odinukwu. The Odinukwu people now consist of Umuafo, Umunade, and Umuekeasi acquired the "Ani (land)" of Odekpe now known as the "Isi Ani". Odekpe presently constitute of three villages: Isioha, Okpakilika, and Ogbetiti. Isioha consists of Umuonamashi and Umuasibele. Both Umuonamashi and Umuasibele migrated from Igala. Umuonamashi have the title of Isagba Ajie for their men while their women answer Ojie. Umuasebele answer Okakwu for the men while their women are called Gegeli. The king of Odekpe comes from Umuasibele, and is called "Okakwu". Only a member of Umuasibele family can be crowned king in Odekpe. Okakwu comes first in the lineage of high chiefs in Odekpe, followed by Onowu, Isagba Ajie, and others.

Okpakilika consists of Odinukwu and Inyele. Odinukwu came from Igala, The "Isi Ani" of Odekpe. They are called Onowu; responsible for the Ani (land) and crowning the Okakwu. Inyele is made up of Okpe and Onajeta, they came from Awka and are called Oduma. Ogbetiti is made up of Umuala, Umuiza, Umuonojotobo, and Igbulia. Ala, Iza, and Onojotobo came from Oba, while Igbulia came from Igala. Umuala consist of Diokolo and Ofokaza. Diokolo and Iza share the title of Ogene while Ofokaza alone answer Ede. Igbulia answer Oga for men while the women answer Oshowa. Onojotobo has the title of Akwue.

Ohita is one of the many peace loving towns in Ogbaru. Early settlers migrated from Igala and settled east of the Niger on the outskirts of Onitsha known today as Ohita Idemili (Obiofu), and also on the west of the Niger near Asaba known today as Ohita Olodi; others finally settled at

Oshibita known today as Ohita. Ohita is made up of four villages namely Umudu, Umuomuno, Ihum, and Umuonyi. Among the many illustrious sons and daughters are the first Eze Ickeke of Ohita, the late Igwe Mekadum; Eze Icheke II of Ohita, the late Igwe Christopher Obumseli who reigned for seventeen years until his death in 1997; The first Commissioner of health for Anambra State, Dr. Nelson Esimai, the Owelle of Ohita; The late Ajie Nwanyi (Nne Oyileze Esimai); A well known Anesthesiologist Dr. Earnest Nwokocha; Professor Charles Esimai; Former chairman of Ogbaru Local Government, the late Emma Ozoma Nwadukwe; Former District Officer in the then Eastern Province, Mr. Gabriel Esimai; Agriculture officer Benson Nwadukwe, and many more. Not withstanding the people’s elitism and educationalism, the Ohita persona is still very much engraved on the Ohita culture.

OSSOMALA

Ossomala people are the descendants of the Igala from both Nupe Emirate and the Jukun Empire. Ossomala is said to be the youngest of the three brothers---Oko, Odekpe, and Ossomala. Ossomala people came from Igala with two shrines: Anajoboli and Allite. Ossomala is located thirty-two miles south of Onitsha. She shares common boundaries on the northern side with Umunankwo and Ogbakuba. She is bounded on the south by Obeagwe and Akili Ogidi. On the East, she shares common boundaries with Mputu, Ogwu-Aniocha, and Oguta.

A king called Atamanya – meaning the father of all, in Igala language rules Ossomala; he is greeted by the name "Okakwu", Okakwu is also an Igala word. Two other prominent traditional rulers that rule Ossomala with Okakwu are Odobo and Onowu. Onowu sits on the left next to the King, while Odobo sits on the right. Onowu is the commander general of Ossomala Armed forces. Odobo, together with Ndiomu Ossomala are responsible for the welfare of wars lords—making sure that Ossomari Armed forces are not defeated. Ogene Ugolo is the only person who crowns the King of Ossomala. Ohai Ndiomu Ossomala has played an important role in the history of Ossomala. Ndiomu Ossomala has been the source of great strength and success of Ossomala. The outstanding Ndiomu Ossomala of blessed fame were Omenwa Ejesi, Omenwa Nne Igwe, Omenwa Iduu, and Ejia Agwee. This group made Ossomala powerful and fearful.

The Onu-Otus are the representatives and military commanders of each village. The commander of the Isiolu war canoes is Nnoli; the present Nnoli is Nnoli Ulasi Ossai. Abi is from Ugolo; the present is Justice Dr. Francis Olisa Awogu. Akwue is the commander of Oniniogwu village; the present Akwue is Chief Odogwu Ogbennia. Commander of the Umuoga forces was late Chief Akwue Ben Mbanefo, and the present Abi of Akpanam is Chief David Nwachukwu.

Ochuche-Umuodu town is located on the southeast side of Ogbaru Local Government Area. Umuodu has a common boundary with Amiyi Ogbor, Ochuche-Ogbakuba, and the River Niger. The town derived its name from Odu (Umu Odu being Childern of Odu) who was the son of Ochuche who was the last son of Nankwo. Odu had three sons – Okoligbo, Olokonu, and Isama. These three sons of Odu make up the three villages in Umuodu, namely: Umuokoligbo, Umuisama, and Umuolokon. Latter day settlers in Umuodu founded a fourth village, Alumuka, which lies directly on the bank eastern bank of the River Niger.