ARE THERE INDIGENOUS IGBO IN KOGI STATE? ~AI SEARCH REVEALS

ARE THERE INDIGENOUS IGBO IN KOGI STATE? ~AI SEARCH REVEALS

ARE THERE INDIGENOUS IGBO IN KOGI STATE? ~AI SEARCH REVEALS

Yes, there are indigenous Igbo communities in Idah (capital of Igala) and other parts of Kogi State. Historically, these Igbo people were integrated into the region due to proximity and historical migrations. Some Igbo groups in Kogi State can be found in areas like Akpanya, Eke Avurugo, and Nwajala, where they continue to speak the Igbo language and maintain their cultural practices.

The communities in Igalamela/Odolu and Ibaji Local Government Areas are notable examples. They speak Igbo as their primary language and have preserved their identity and traditions despite being under the administrative jurisdiction of Kogi State and interacting with the neighboring Igala people. These communities have names, dialects, and cultural practices similar to those found in the Igbo-speaking regions of Enugu and Anambra states.

Their inclusion in Kogi State is mainly due to boundary adjustments during state creation in Nigeria, which resulted in some Igbo communities being incorporated into Kogi rather than the southeastern states.

These are the same Igbos the Igala people (who are also descendants of Eri) in Kogi state is trying to annex. We must unite Igbo Nation regardless of location and forceful fragmentation by those who wants us divided.