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Achina, Aguata LGA, Anambra State

Achina Town Union

Achina Idegwu — the land of the bold and brave
HRM Igwe Godwin Nnaemeka Obiora
The traditional ruler
HRM Igwe Godwin Nnaemeka Obiora
Eze Idegwu III of Achina
On the throne since 29 December 2010
Ononenyi
Hon. Tony Ezenwaka, NPOM
President General
Hon. Tony Ezenwaka, NPOM
Achina Town Union

Welcome to the home of Achina on the web. Here our villages, kindreds, age grades, women, youth and branches at home and abroad come together: to follow the news of the town, join their community, take part in our festivals and see how every development project is going.

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Every community has its own page, executives, dues and meetings, and stays part of Achina Town Union. Join, and its secretary confirms you.

Village
Ebele

One of the founding settlements of Achina. Its five villages are known as Isieke n'ese.

Abudum · Ebei · Okohia · Umulekwe · Loloma
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Village
Umueleke

Home of the Achina Town Union head office address.

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Village
Iduu

Iduu quarter of Achina.

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Town calendar

Festivals and events

Dec
27
Age grade outing
27 Dec 2026, 10:00 · Achina
Dec
30
Ofala Festival of Eze Idegwu III
30 Dec 2026, 10:00 · Achina recreational ground
Dec
31
Idegwu Day Festival
31 Dec 2026, 10:00 · Achina Town Hall and recreational ground
Development projects

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Fundraising

Erosion control: Iheokwaranwa and other gully sites

Achina has more than ten active erosion sites. The largest, at Iheokwaranwa in Umueleke, is still growing, and gullies threaten homes along the Ezeokoro stream and the Ugwunganga road. The Town Union is raising support for control works.

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  • 2024-04-09 The Town Union appealed to the state and federal governments and development partners for help with more than ten erosion sites
  • 2024-04-09 Residents asked to clear drainage channels and hold sanitation days
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Our heritage

The story of Achina

Our origins

Achina, also called Achina Idegwu, was settled by people of Nri stock led by the brothers Ebele, Eleke and Ezeiyi, joined by a group from Ibu in Okigwe. The groups came together at Ohia Ezekoro and formed a union for their common defence, Onu-ogu-na-ato.

The land

Achina sits on a broad plateau in Aguata, bounded by Akpo and Amesi to the west, Umuchu and Enugwu Umuonyia to the east, and Agbudu, Oneh and Ogboji to the north. Fertile soil, forest and streams made it a farming town, and the Ezekoro stream is its pride. The 2006 census counted 34,822 people.

A market town

For centuries Achina held big markets that drew traders from across the Aguata district.

Eze Idegwu

The traditional ruler of Achina carries the title Eze Idegwu. HRM Igwe Godwin Nnaemeka Obiora, Eze Idegwu III, was crowned on 29 December 2010 and leads the Achina Council of Chiefs.

Idegwu Day

Achina's great festival falls on 31 December, with the Idegwu Summit, the youth council's beauty pageant and football, and the return of sons and daughters from home and abroad.

Ofala of Eze Idegwu III

The royal Ofala festival is held at the Achina recreational ground around the end of December.

Age grades

Each new age grade completes a development project for the town before its official outing, held on 27 December.

Our written history

Nweke Ifeanyi Green's book "Achina Idegwu: The Mirror of Ages" was published on 27 December 2012, and "Achina Idegwu, the Eastern Citadel" was launched at the Idegwu Summit in 2024.

About

What we are about

The Achina Town Union (ATU) is the administrative organ of Achina, also known as Achina Idegwu, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. It brings together the villages, kindreds, age grades, women, youth and branches of Achina at home and abroad, and leads the development of the town.

Leadership

The executive

Hon. Tony Ezenwaka, NPOM
President General
Hon. Tony Ezenwaka, NPOM
Since Apr 2024
DC
1st Vice President
Dr. C.D. Ochuba
Since Dec 2024
Since our founding

Our history

The Achina Town Union (ATU) is the administrative organ of Achina Idegwu. A 15-member executive committee was formed in 1999 as the town worked for peace and reconciliation, and the women's wing of the Union was established during the 2003–2007 administration. Past Presidents General include Hon. O.C.J. Ezechukwu (2011–2015), Chief Don Ezeh and Sir (Barr.) Chito Ezeani, now Emeritus President General. Hon. Tony Ezenwaka, NPOM, is the President General.