Ogwashi Ukwu

Ogwashi Ukwu, sometimes spelt as Ogwashi-Uku, is an Igbo town in Delta State, Nigeria. Located west of the state capital Asaba, it is the headquarters for the Local Government Area, Aniocha South. The population of Ogwashi-Ukwu is about 50,234.. However, its number has increased vastly and keeps increasing. It is an Anioma region of Delta State which is home to the Igbo-speaking people of Delta State. Its natives are the Enuani people, who are predominantly farmers and fishers. The villages in Ogwashi-Ukwu include Ikelike (the original inhabitants), Umu Dei, Azungwu, Agidiase, Agidiehe, Ogbe Akwu, Ishekpe, Ogbe Onicha, Ogbe Ubu, Ogbe Ani and Umu-okwe. Azungwu is located at the South Western part of Ogwashi-Ukwu. Azu-Ngwu means behind Ngwu Tree. Ngwu Tree (Osisi Ngwu) is a spiritual tree planted by Ochele Alio in the 11th century during the Establishment of Azungwu settlement. Azungwu quarter is made up of seven subcommunities or families: Umu-Ochele Alio, Umuzu, Umulogai, Idumu Ubulu Aliko, Idumu Odafe Isiokwe, Umu Ozoma Isiokwe and Ogbe Odogwu. Azungwu is a community of warriors and spirituality.