Happy TravellerWelcome to Nkpor, a town located in the Idemili North local government area of Anambra state, Nigeria. With a population of over 100,000 people, Nkpor is a vibrant and bustling community that is steeped in history and culture. The town is bordered by Onitsha to the west, Nkwelle-Ezunaka to the north, Ogidi to the east, and Obosi to the south. The name Nkpor is derived from the Igbo word nkpogha, which means repositioning.
History:
The people of Nkpor are descendants of a hunter named Okoli Oti. Okoli Oti had three sons: Omaliko, Oji, and Dimudeke. Omaliko is the ancestor of the people of Abatete, the descendants of Oji are the people of Umuoji, while Nkpor indigenes are descended from Dimudeke. The people of Nkpor were originally called Umudim and dwelt in the area where the town of Oraukwu is located now. However, due to incessant wars and strifes with their neighbours, their elder brothers (Abatete and Umuoji) forcefully relocated them to their present site which was then uninhabited. This event lead to the derivation of the name Nkpor.
Nkpor is made up of five villages named after the children of Dimudeke: Isiome (Umusiome village), Ngwu (Isingwu village), Ububa (Ububa village), Nwafor (Amafor village), and Mgbachu. The igwe (king) traditionally comes from umusiome village (because they are the eldest). Umusiome village consists of nine kindreds, each named after a single principal ancestor. Three of these kindreds are descendants of the sons of the first king of Nkpor. The descendants of Ezeonwu the first son, hold the ofor nwa di okpala and therefore cannot be kings, but they crown the sons of Arinze, the middle son, who are the kings. The descendants of Ezekwem, the youngest son, sit near the king as trustworthy assistants and advisors. For this reason only the descendants of Arinze can be kings in Nkpor.
Nkpor At A Glance:
Nkpor community is the home of Anambra State School of Nursing and a General Hospital named after the States University teaching hospital – Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. There are also some highly rated hotels in and near Nkpor being one of the closest towns to the commercial Igbo city of Onitsha.
International Connections:
Nkpor, Igbo and indeed the entire indigenous Igboland (or Igbo nation) is powerfully connected and accessible politically, economically, socially and internationally to Africa and to the globe (or to the world) by land, air and by waters as well as by rail to some extent having at least 4 international airports, waterways and rivers that empty unto the sea as well as operational international land borders.
Economy:
The economy of Nkpor like the rest of Greater Onitsha Metropolis is largely trade and commercial with a few newly Crude Oil producing wells in the Omambala and the Ogbaru areas fields the economy of the entire area is being transformed into a mega-economy from the traditional commercial activities at Onitsha. Gradually, over the years, through sustained excellent leadership, industrial estates and foreign companies have continued to spring up in Greater Onitsha – creating skilled jobs, chain of lucrative businesses, foreign direct investments and improving economic activities generally in the region often known for producing significant number of highly skilled graduates yearly from renowned Universities in the area such as Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, and University of Nigeria Nsukka amongst others.
Nkpor is a hidden gem that is waiting to be discovered. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and friendly people, it is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Nigeria. Whether you are interested in exploring the town’s historical sites, sampling its delicious cuisine, or simply soaking up the local atmosphere, Nkpor has something for everyone. So why not book your trip today and experience the magic of Nkpor for yourself?
