- Alayi
Alayi is a community in
Abia State,Nigeria . Alayi is divided into two sections, Akoliufu and Amankalu.Demographics
Many of its people are from
Bende LGA of Abia State, Nigeria. But people of other ethnic origins, as well as some foreign Nationals from Ghana, Togo and other country also live and work in Alayi in a peaceful atmosphere.Constituencies and neighboring areas
Alayi is divided into 2 constituencies: Akolifu and Amankalu, with 10 autonomous communities: Alayi Autonomous community, Amaukwu, Amakwu, Umenyere, Ezialayi, Etitialayi, Isiaku, Isiama, Amaigwu and Umukalu. Alayi is bordered by Item, Igbere, Ozuitem, Isukwato, Ezukwe Alayi and Ugwueke Alayi.
Culture
Many Alayi people are traders and industrialists in Aba and Lagos, as well as the used clothing importation business in countries like Benin Rep, Togo and Ghana. The most common religion is Christianity.
Alayi has a very rich culture, which is reflected not only in their language and food but also in dances, group formations, festivals, etc. The people have norms, customs and practices that have endured over time through which conflicts are controlled and resolved. The New Yam festival is the most popular which are celebrated with a lot dances including Okonko, Ekpo, Oboni and Akpaninko are exclusively for men, there are also many other seasonal dances like Ikoro, Ajonkwu, Edere (umuenyere) Lughulughu (Amaoku/Amaukwu)Igwansi(Amakwu).Alayi prominent persons from the area include Sam Igwe Eke (SDP presidential Candidate), James Anyaogu [ [http://www.chiefoc.com Ochende 1] (president *Microsource Inc. USA) ] , Sir Clement E. Eke (CEO EnyiEnyi Sarl), Donatus E. Orji (CEO Transworld Groups), Chief Chukwu N. Chukwu (Bende LGA Chairman), James Okeigwe( Nat'l co-ordinator ADUNA USA), E. Eugen Elendu (CEO Bernards Int'l USA), Patrick Kalu( CEO Pekplast Ind.USA).
References
Chief Francis Okereke Okoro (Aku ru a ulo 1), alias Ikpo million, a philatropist, another prominent son of Alayi has built a medical health center for his people and has been at the fore front of development for his people. External links
* [http://www.alayiunion.com Alayi Development Union]
* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/NI/0/Ezi_Alayi.html Map of Alayi]
* [http://www.chiefoc.com Alayi's prominent Sons]
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