Abiriba
Abiriba pronounced [/E`biriba`/] is an ancient Enuda kingdom in Abia State, in southeastern Nigeria, traditionally an Igbo speaking region. It is in the Ohafia local government area. History. The origin of the Abiriba people is not as speculative as the origin of other Igbos of southeastern Nigeria. Historical evidence supports the fact that Abiriba people have common ancestry with the Bahumono, Yakor, Ekoi tribes of cross river basin and the people of Arochukwu. At Ekoi, constant disputes between the seven families under Ukpaghiri prompted the clan to move to Ena and finally to Akpa. However, the Abiriba people found  it difficult to settle in Akpa due to several issues with neighbours. Nevertheless, the death of Ukpaghiri led to the movement of Mbiriba and his group to Usukpam. Despite the fact they stayed there for many years, they were still never at peace with the neighbours Culture. Okpu Achi tree and its myth. At the heart of Abiriba —the very centre of the town—is a large, ancient tree "Okpu Achi" (Achi tree). The tree is both symbolic and spiritual; and many believe that in the event of its fall, water from Okpu Achi would engulf the entire Abiriba land . Legend also has it that the Ishimokoto River is so mystical that when foreigners tried to leave town with a bottle of water from the river—the bottle broke apart and the water flew miles back to the river. Notable people. Notable people from Abiriba include: