Mbieri

Mbieri (originally known as Mbaeri) is a town in southeastern Nigeria. It is named after one of the indigenous Igbo clans that conquered parts of the old Owerri province. Mbieri is in Mbaitoli council of Imo State and it is the biggest of the original nine towns of Mbaitoli. The region surrounding Mbieri is rich in hydrocarbons.[1]

Town structure and surroundings

Mbieri town is made up of the following villages: Achi, Amankuta, Amaulu, Awo, Ebom, Eziome, Obazu, Obokwe, Ohohia, Ubakuru, Umuagwu, Umuahii, Umuneke,Umudagu, Umuduru, Umunjam, Umuobom, Umuomumu and Umuonyeali. Currently Mbieri is divided into the following autonomous communities; Amaike-Mbieri,Awo-Mbieri, Ezi-Mbieri, Ihitte isi-Mbieri, Obazu Mbieri, Obi-Mbieri and Umueze-Mbieri. It has boundary with the following communities; Iho, Akabo and Amatta (Ikeduru), Umuoba, Owalla, Orji, Amakohia, Akwakuma (Uratta, Owerri North), Ubomiri, Ifakala, Orodo and Ogwa (Mbaitoli). Works-layout Owerri is in Umudagu Mbieri

It is about 8 km north of Owerri.

Culture

Fish festival

The fish festival or Emume Azu, in local parlance, occurs every three years.[2] The festival derives from the time when the region was known for its fish trade that during the pre-colonial era. The festival is a six-day event with cultural dances and masquerade display. During the period, issues bordering on the security, welfare and development of the community are discussed and possible solutions proffered. On the day of the festival climaxes, people from the six families that make up the Obazu Mbieri assemble at the village square various delicacies made of fish are served.

References
  1. "Imo begins construction of marine varsity". Businessday NG. 2013-06-12. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  2. "A unique fish feast in Imo". The Nation Newspaper. 2015-05-07. Retrieved 2019-09-01.

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