Egbeda in Historical Perspectives: Changing the narrative

"Egbeda in Historical Perspectives" is intended to educate the public on the origin and history of Egbeda Community. This book is also meant to serve as a work of history in the leadership development of the community.

According to Hon. Emmanuel Omah, "Egbeda is the most populous indigenous single community in Ikwerre ethnic group. Oral tradition reckons that Egbeda derives from "Egbe" and "Nda." Egbe was the man and Nda, the wife. The father of Egbe was polygamous and had many children. The ones that are said to be of the same mother with Egbe are: Ele, Elu, Okpo and Egwa. Respectively, they gave birth to present communities that are referred to as: Elele, Omerelu, Isiokpo and Omagwa.

These communities refer to each other as "nwor-didi" an affectionate acronym for "brother" and up till today, one expects instant hospitality and security when found in any of these communities. They can never go to war or inflict any injury on one another."