Our History

Eke is one of the most prominent of the twenty-five communities in Udi Local government area of Enugu state. Eke lies about 16Miles west of Enugu and only 3miles from the strategic 9th mile corner which links the town and indeed Enugu to Onitsha, Nsukka, Obollo Afor and parts of Northern Nigeria. Eke is bordered on the east by Ngwo, on the west by Oghe, north by Ebe, south by Nsude and Southwest by Imezi Owa. The modern day Eke community originated from one of the three children of Oshie Anugwu, who lived in the early to mid 12th century AD. He had 2 sons named Nsude and Eke and a daughter named Neke. Nsude, the first son had ten sons. Neke married out and later gave birth to Udi, Abia and Amokwe. As the descendants of Oshie increased in population(at Nsude) it became imperative for Eke, the younger son to venture out in search of suitable place of abode, which he found in a fertile valley north of Uto hill in Nsude, the site of present-day Eke. On account of this consanguinity (relationship by descent from the same ancestor, and not by marriage or affinity), the indigenes of Nsude, Eke and the descendants of Neke do not intermarry to date. To further deepen the relationship, a mutual defense pact was signed by all three Oshie sibling families and so it is an abominable act even to this day for any of the descendants to draw another’s blood. Eke prospered at his new home and had seven children, two of whom were killed in boundary wars between the communities of Eke and Ebe. The five surviving sons were: Amofia Eke, Amankwo Eke, Oma Eke, Enugu Eke and Ogui Eke. Their descendants make up the existing five villages of Eke bearing their names.

Our Vision

This organization was formed with the following goals. Act as a rallying point for all Eke indigenes resident in the United States and Canada Make solid contributions to the welfare and development of Eke Be available to lend support to members in times of need as specified in our constitution Maintain an up-to-date list and contact addresses of Eke indigenes in the North America Provide avenues for Eke indigenes resident in USA and Canada to contribute towards the continued development of our beloved town Present a common front, and or, decision in all issues affecting Eke people. We are determined to raise capital to help address the myriad of socio-economic problems that exist in Eke town. Membership of this body is made up of indigenes of Eke resident in the United States of America and Canada. Funds are raised via annual donations by members as well as through external fund raising solicitations.

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