Umuasua

Umuasua is a town in Amawu, Isuikwuato, Abia State of Nigeria. It is one of the sixteen villages in Isuikwuato. It shares boundaries with Echiele Otampa on the North and North-East, on the East by Amaba, on the South-East by Amoji, on the South by Nkpa, on the west by Umuobiala, on the South West by Amebe and on the North-West by Amuta. It is a few kilometres from Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State and about 20 kilometres from Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Umuasua people are predominantly Igbos by ethnicity and belong to what was formally called Igbo Union from which the "Central Igbo" was derived.

Composition

Umuasua is made up of three (3) wards namely; Ohioroko, Apunmiri, Agidi (comprising hiehie and ndiagbo, making it the largest ward in umuasua). The villages or communities that make up Umuasua are thirteen, they are Ugwuogu, Umuoka, Ndi-Okoji, Ngwa, Akporo, Ndi-Ogbulachi, Amagidi, Ndi-Agwo, Amabo, Agbo, Amaegbu, Mgbeluitu and Amangwu. With Ndi-Okpanku and Ndi-Amaji as extensions. These villages houses various families and family units.

History

The earliest chapters of Umuasua history are marked by the arrival of its first inhabitants, whose footprints echoes across time. Umuasua has been in its present location for a long time. Umuasua people are the descendants of Asukwu the first of seven (7) sons born to Awu/kuowu (progenitor of Isu-Amawu) through his two (2) wives. The seven sons are; Asukwu, ABBA,Obialaugo, Ojimta (Eluama), Ebe (Amaebe) and Echiele (Otampa)

Awu begot ABBA,Obialaugo,Ebe (Amaebe) and Echiele Otampa through his first wife, through his second wife he begat Asukwu, Ojimta (Eluama) and Amuta.

These seven sons of Awu/Kuowu own each of the seven (7) historical stones (Okwu Asaa) of Isu-Amawu and at the same time hold each of the eight (8) "Ofo" Isu-Amawu.

Ofo Isu-Amawu summed up to eight by reason of the advent of the people of Isi-Iyi from Achara Ishiagu in the present day Ebonyi State of Nigeria, who on the invitation of Isu-Amawu, came with their own Ofo to settle with us as the Chief Priest of the deity of the land.the descendants of Asukwu are the people called Umuasua.

Government and politics

The earliest form of Governance in Umuasua was by traditional rulership, and this is based on the authority of traditional rulers often referred to "Oha na Eze". This system has been an integral part of Umuasua culture and continues to play a significant role alongside modern Government structures.

Oral tradition has it that in Umuasua, Mbadaukwu earned traditional ruler ship for his exceptional feat Ubiokochi, a system of cultivating large yam Farm during dry Seasons without irrigation. This astonishing achievement which he introduced and which was peculiar to him earned him incontestable rulership that transcend down to his lineage, except to any of them who committed sacrilege such as stealing especially of yam tubers etc. Mbada showed UbioKochi to is interested contemporary like Ikebuiro Aghozu, Amaji, Ogele, Isioha and anumukwu but he did not give Ubiokochi right to them. Mbada is the first Ndi Eze.

That authority extends down to his lineage that is traditionally Clean. Any person from Umuasua who desires the eze to stool shall first pay traditional homage to Mbada lineage for their consent, ratification or otherwise. Before Umuasua became autonomous In 2002 with late HRM Eze Dr. Godwin Ugbam (Omeroha II of Umuasua)- FRCS, FMCS, FWACS, FICS being the first king (Eze), under the admission of Orji Uzor Kalu, Umuasua was once under Amaba Autonomous Community. The administration and rulership of Umuasua was solely with Oha-na-Eze Umuasua, before the establishment of Umuasua Progressive Union in 1940, which work hand in hand with oha na eze Umuasua.

Institutions

Umuasua educational institutions play a vital role in shaping the future of its residence. These institutions provide opportunities for learning personal growth, skill development, and the cultivation of knowledge. Umuasua Have been a community with high literacy level in Isuikwuato Local Government area since the Colonial days. it has always been a major responsibility to every Umuasua indigene to get his children or wards educated(literate). Major schools where umuasua people attend are Amaba/Umuasua primary school established in 1946 and now known as Amaba primary school, Annunciation secondary school now known as Isuikwuato High School established in early 1960s and Umuasa Primary School established in 1979.

Festivals

Umuasua comes alive with vibrant festivals and seasonal celebrations that punctuate the year. These events are a celebration of agricultural cycles, historical events or religious observances. Before the advent of Christianity, we observe the lunar calender, thus making use of the lunar month which runs for 28days only, the moon was used for counting day, week and month. The traditional week is called "Izu" which is made up of four market days; Eke, Orie, Aho (Afo) and Nkwo.

Presently the most popular festivals in Eluoma are Christmas, etc

Relief

The community is flat from the entrance from Mbalano, Isukwuato LGA headquarters. From other entrances, the community is an amalgam of hills and valleys, that is it has a major topography of rocky hills, stones and streams.

Economy

Being a rural community, the economy of Umuasua is centered on subsistence farming and production. Its major crop produce are cassava and its processed products, yam, cocoyam, cashew nuts, palm products (palm oil and palm kernel), etc.

Minerals

Umuasua is unmapped in terms of minerals, it is believed to have a large deposit of kaolin, it also has construction stones and gravels in commercial quantity.

Language

Umuasua people are predominantly Igbo language speakers, but with Colonization came the advent of English Language which is widely spoken along Igbo language

Religion

Religion holds a central place in Umuasua cultural landscape, providing a spiritual foundation that has guides generations. Before the coming of the Europeans, Umuasua people are traditional worshipers, but Christianity has become interwined with daily life, reflecting the deep spiritual connection of the people yo their beliefs.

Climate

Umuasua village experiences a tropical climate, with distinct seasons: a dry season (November to February with temperatures ranging from 22°C - 32°C) and rainy season (March to October with temperatures ranging from 24°C - 34°C).

Population

According to unofficial figures, the population of the community is about 25000 people.

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