Obomkpa is an Igbo town in the Aniocha North local government area of Delta State, Nigeria.
History
Obomkpa community was founded by Anagbanogidi some centuries ago and situated within the geographical coordinates of 6°24′55″N 6°29′29″E/6.41528°N 6.49139°E which consist of the following major Quarters namely; Ogbe-Obi, Ogbe-Onei and Ukpatu respectively. It is one of the communities that make up the Umu-Ezechima clan.
Anagbanogidi who migrated from the ancient city of Bini became the first Obi { paramount ruler} of Obomkpa.
At present, Obomkpa is an important community in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. It is bounded in the South by Ubulubu town, in the North by Idumuogo town, in the East by Ukwunzu town, in the West by Ugboba town, in the Northwest by Onicha-Olona and in the Southeast by Ezi town etc.
Obomkpa community operates a Monarchical Type of Government, which is headed by His Royal Majesty (The Obi), followed by the Obi in Council, Council of Chiefs, Red Cap Chiefs, Heads of Villages and Head of quarters. The Kingship is based on the system of Primogeniture i.e. From Father to Son (Eze-Ada).
The major occupations of the people in Obomkpa are Farming, Hunting and Petty Trading. The community has produced Sons and Daughters who has excelled in Various fields of human endeavors and are based in Different parts of the country and in Diaspora.
Geography
Rivers
Iyi-Nkpukpa
Iyi-Odo
Iyi-Nem-agdi
Iyi-ilo
Iyi-nta
Iyi Ako
Iyi-Ocha
Owuwu
Iyi Okwu-suno
Oji-Okpa
Food
Obomkpa is traditionally known to have the following types of food:
Nni-ji (Pounded yam) Nni-akpu (Fufu) Ofe Ujuju Ofe Nsala Ofe Aku (Ofe Ose, Banga soup) Ose-Okwa Ofe Uliome Ofe Agbono Ofe Egusi Ofe mkpakwo (Vegetable soup) Akpaka Ukpoka
Names of the Obis from past to present
Obi Anagbanogidi (1598 – 1630, 42 years) Obi Ado (1630 – 1675, 45 years) Obi Onalo (1675 – 1715, 40 years) Obi Ngwuogiliga (1715 – 1745, 30 years) Obi Obome (1745 – 1770, 25 years) Obi Uya (1770 – 1804, 34 years) Obi Usifo (1804 – 1863, 59 years) Obi Dibie (1863 – 1903, 40 years) Obi Chidi (1903 – 1943, 40 years) Obi Nsuebo (1943 – 1955, 12 years) Obi Ezeka (1955 – 2006, 52 years) Obi Jonathan (2006 – 2017, 11 years) Obi Onyemaechi Josiah Kanyinaga I (2017 – present)
Major features of the community
Government-owned establishments
Obomkpa (Mixed) Secondary School
Anagba Primary School, Obomkpa
Ofunne Primary School, Obomkpa
Primary Health Centre, Obomkpa
Post Office
Obi's Punch
Community establishments
Obi's Palace
Obomkpa Youths Vocational centre
Festivals
Egwu-Afa
Ine/Idu-Olu
Iti-Ubi
Iwa-ji (New Yam Festival)
Religion
Churches
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
ST. Stephen Anglican Church
Baptists Church
Cherubim And Seraphim Church
Jehovah Witness
Pure Gold Int’l Ministry
Living Word Gospel Mission
Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) Living Faith (Winners) Mountain of Fire Ministry (etc.)
Gods
Iwu Anagba
Obunebu
Iwu- Afa
Iwu-Ani Ogbe-Onei
Ajo- Ofia
Obomkpa Market Days
Obomkpa lists of the market Days are Nkwo, Olie, Eke and Afor. Obomkpa main market day is Eke. The town main market is held on Eke days, a fourth day of the traditional week, after Olie, Afor, and Nkwo. Obomkpa market is a main spot for wholesale of garri, mostly to buyers from the Southern and Eastern Nigeria. Other products usually on sales at the Eke market are plantain, banana, fruits, vegetables, yam and corn.
The Administration Of The Community
A. The community is governed through the following organs
The Obi (His Royal Majesty) The Obi in Council The Council of Chiefs The Red Cap Chiefs/Elders The village Quarters and Kindred leadership & follower-ship The Obomkpa Progressive Union ( Federated/ Branches & Zones) B. Various Association And pressure Groups