Engenni people

The Engenni people (Ngeni) are considered by themselves and some to be an Ijaw clan and by others (mainly academics) to be a branch of the Edo (Bini) ethnic group. They primarily live in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Although they consider themselves to be Ijaw, the Engenni speak a dialected of the Edo language. The Engenni have close relations with neighboring Ijaw tribes such as the Zarama and Epie-Atissa.^[1]

Engenni people

The Engenni people are very friendly and hospitable people from villages as Akinima, Ikodi-Engenni, Mbiama, 'the Joinkramas', Okarki, Udoda, and more.

Significant events

• October 2005: Engenni leaders condemn a decision by the Rivers State government to deny their request that the clan should be allowed to join Bayelsa State.^[2]

References

1. ^ Alagoa, Ebiegberi Joe (2005). A History of the Niger Delta, Port Harcourt: Onyoma Research Publications. ISBN 978-37314-5-9
2. ^ "Oil politics: Communities accuse Odili; Bisi Olaniyi, Port Harcourt". The Punch, Lagos. 17 October 2005.