We generally live in clusters, circles or derivatives of circles.  Legend has it that the reason for such closely built huts/houses were to control the intrusion of warriors who were often on the prowl for heads. By having the houses built so closely, there usually is a small entrance into the compound that will usually allow one person to get through at a time. However, this has changed in recent times, with the arrival of motorcars, bicycles and motorcycles. The need to have streets and modern infrastructure also helped reform that design.

History of Afikpo (Ehugbo)

Afikpo is located in of Nigeria, in the southwestern area.  The group known as Afikpo is made up of twenty-two villages joined by age groups and leadership as well matrilineal lineage. The old Afikpo Province once covered areas in Unwana, Edda, Amaseri, and Akpoha.  Today, however, the area has receded.

The town Afikpo is located in the Ebonyi State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  It lies in the southeastern region and 350 feet above sea level.  Predominantly our fore fathers were farmers and fishermen cultivating Cassava, yams, cocoyams, rice, palm oil, palm kernels and vegetables.