Inyi, Nigeria

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Bronze metal statue of a woman moulding a pot, erected in 1960 independence of Nigeria

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Inyi is a town in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Arial map showing the various village and main roads within Inyi town

Geography

INYI is a town located in Oji River Local Government Area within Enugu State in Nigeria. Its about 60 Kilometers to Enugu city, the capital of Enugu state, 45 Kilometers to Awka, the capital Anambra State and 35 kilometers to Nnewi via Ufuma town. It is located in the southeastern area of Nigeria and is largely populated by members of the Igbo ethnic group, An area also known as the Waawa people.

The name INYI is derived from a Tree called Inyi, under which the father of inyi descendants was found and adopted.

Inyi comprises nine villages, namely: Umuome, Enugu-Inyi, Obune, Agbalidi, Amankwo, Umuagu, Nkwere, Alum and Akwu. Recently the government of Enugu created five autonomous communities out of Inyi. These autonomous communities are Agbada-Inyi (Umuome, Obune, Amankwo and Nkwere), Ugwu-Inyi (Agbalidi and Akwu), Enugu Inyi, Alum, and Umuagu.

It is bordered by Achi, Awlaw, Akpugoeze, Ugwuoba (all in the Oji River Local Government Area) and Ufuma.

History

According to oral history and cultures in practice, the forebearer Inyi himself was born in Agun'ese, near Umueji in what is now Ufuma, Anambra State. He had foundational issues with his parents because he grew the upper part of the teeth first — something considered as taboo in Ufuma then. He was thrown out to the forest of the Mmamu River, and as he journeyed, he met a farmer called Ji-Ala. Ji-Ala met him sheltering under a tree named "Inyi" in Igbo, hence he (Ji-Ala) named him after the tree. Ji-Ala trained Inyi to manhood. Inyi helped Ji-Ala to father a son by Ji-Ala's daughter because the latter had problems of his sons' mortality, which actually made him to adopt Inyi as a child in the first place. Inyi later had five sons of his own apart from the son he had for Ji-Ala. This is why the Inyi n'ese Omire (Inyi the Powerful Five) monuments became commonplace. Sociologies and socializations have since made Inyi extend from a five-son town to a nine village town with Ji-Ala capping as the father head of the town.

Another interpretation posits that in the 15th century, a settlement was noticed around the Mmamu, a river which attracted immigrants because of its domestic, economic and defensive use.

Places of interest

Inyi has many tourist sites, including the Nwachighi stream; Ajala Inyi,Okpu-ogho, Oji arum; Iyi oku; the Sacred Heart Church; Nkwo market, the biggest market in Enugu State; Ngwara stream for swimmers, Ogba Anike and others.

Inyi is situated centrally, with fertile arable land, clay deposit and very good people. inyi is more like a place for pottery in the earlier period though. this is also shown in the status of the woman with a pot.

Education

Between 1976 and 1977, two secondary schools were built in Inyi by community effort and with approval from the State Ministry of Education, formerly Anambra. These schools are the Boys High School Inyi (now known as Model Comprehensive Boys Secondary School) and Girls Secondary School Inyi.

Today, there are many more secondary and tertiary institutions in Inyi and prominent among them is the School of Health Technology Inyi, which is a school of paramedical studies located in Enugu-Inyi.

Culture

Abacha ncha made from Cassava and Palm oil etc

Inyi people are known to be very hospitable and cheerful individuals. They are most notable for the manner in which they entertain their guests after the initial offering of kola nut (Oji) in any simple or complex gathering/Event. Inyi people traditional entertain their visitors by preparing Abacha Ncha (Cassava Menu) by form of a dish, served with fish and palm wine.

Washed down with a fresh Palm wine (White Palm Sap water) from local Palm wine tapping, which has been noted to be beneficial to the sight with its yeast content, when drank in moderation, as it is also intoxicating.

Weather Condition in Inyi

Weather conditions in Inyi consists of two major seasons, the Dry season and the Wet season (Raining season).

The dry season begins in November and extends till April, but between December and January, the days are at its driest and windy, nights and early morning are colder. This is generally referred to as the Harmantan season. The northeastern winds come often in spells that last from a few days to more than a week. Nights become chilly and temperatures may even drop below the 18°C, coming back to an average 32°C during the day with occasional peaks above the 36°C during the day. The hot harmattan winds evaporate body moisture quickly and give a sensation of coolness to the skin. It is these Sahara winds that carry large amounts of dust to the state, leaving a thick fog in the morning and a hazy sky for the rest of the day behind.

However, the rain season falls between May and October with the heaviest rains in June and July during this season, the rain is mostly preceded by strong winds and skies filled with lightning and Thunder. In the absence of rain, weather is clear and cool, around 26°C; during the day and 20°C in the night, however humidity prevails. The annual rainfall in Enugu State is between 1.5 and 2 metres.

People from Inyi

. Late Nze Aaron Obika who co-founded IWA and worked tirelessly to liberate his people from illiteracy and poverty. He was one of few Inyi visionaries who founded Inyi Girl's Secondary School where a Dormitory in the school has been given his name in his honour.

  • Eko Chukwukelu, who taught the first professor from Inyi, Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, in primary school.
  • Prof Cyril Agodi Onwumechili
  • Barrister Austin Ilo -Nigeria Customs,Oji Nma Egbo-Ogu Inyi
  • Chukwuekezie Emmanuel
  • Rev. Fr. Raphael Egwu
  • Arc. BOB Oforbuzo
  • Hon Ugochukwu Madu - former Deputy Chairman Oji-River LGA
  • Okoli Ikechukwu
  • Chukwunapunze Wilfred
  • Chukwunapunze Cyril
  • Chibueze Chris Obika - a lawyer based in the United Kingdom
  • Admiral Allison Madueke
  • Chukwuekezie Magnus
  • Chukwuekezie Bede
  • Rufus Ilo
  • KGB Oguakwa
  • Sir Charles Mbaoji
  • Lady Esther Umesie
  • Mrs. Joy Orah
  • Wing Commander C.O. Udeh
  • Barrister Frank Umesie
  • Dr. EC Onyeka
  • Professor Martin Obi
  • Dr. Eddie Floyd Igbo
  • Celsus Ndubueze Mbah
  • Rear Admiral A. Amuche
  • Commodore Uba Basil Ajala
  • Igwe Mike Offor Mberedeogu
  • Engr. Nick Eze
  • Emeribe Ejike Benjamin
  • Sir Calistus Iloabueke
  • Barrister Damian Ude
  • Chief Ben Oraamulugo - Nigeria Custons, Nke Nke Enyi Inyi
  • AU Obingene
  • Ozo Casmir Nwokolo
  • John Unaegbu
  • Jeff Unaegbu
  • Onuzulike Okezie
  • Dr. DAE Orjiako
  • Prince (Barrister) Victor Ogoegbule Mba-Inyi
  • Chudi Igwe - Diamound Bank
  • Hon. Obi Madueke
  • Prince Christian Ekenedirichukwu Ezeh
  • Walter Mbah - Union Bank
  • Alloy Odili Onu
  • Engr Chike Madueke
s* *Engr Goddy Madueke - Honommissioner of Works, Enugu state Nigeria
  • Engr Emeka Iloegbulam - NLNG
  • Engr Ken Amuche
  • Lady Rose Kaja - Wife of Late Vice Admiral Chijioke Kaja
  • Bishop Jonah Ilonuba- former Bishop of Nsukka
  • Dave Okey Chukwuka
  • Sam Onuzulike Onyekere
  • Dr. Livinus Orjiakor
  • Johnbull Onyeji - Ikenga na Malaysia
  • Barr. Chris Iloabanafo
  • Emeka Iloputaife
  • Major Iheukwumere Christopher ILoabanafo
  • Hillary Obi. Ohio Mac
  • Emeribe william ugochukwu

References

  1. ↑ Chukwunakpunze.C.B (2011)Rural Development; A Discourse on Inyi Health Center, Unpublished term paper abstract, University of Nigeria.

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