Mbaise is a regional area located in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. Set in the heart of Igboland, it includes several towns and cities. The name “Mbaise” was derived from five clans: Agbaja, Ahiara, Ekwereazu, Ezi na Ihite and Oke Ovoro. The area of Mbaise (the three Local Government Areas) is about 404 km²: Aboh Mbaise…

Mbagen Development Association (MDA) is the umbrella association of Mbagen clan of Tiv nation. It is meant for the development of Mbagen. The aim is to foster unity in Mbagen community and  harness infrastructural and intellectual development opportunities for the well being of the people. The President General of MDA works together with Mbagen traditional council…

Mbagen Health Care Services established the Mbagen School of Health Technology in 2014, which later became the Mbagen College of Health Technology. The institution is located at Abwa, the headquarters of the Mbagen clan. The school started with the Department of Community Health and is determined to grow. It has on ground the required work…

Mbagen Community Health Services is a healthcare delivery body of Mbagen community in Buruku LGA, Benue State, Nigeria. Facilities Mbagen Community Health Services has several healthcare facilities namely: Services Services provided by Mbagen Community Health Services are: What is known today as Mbagen Community Health Services was founded on the 6th Feb.1978 as community Dispensary by…

Mbagen College of Health Technology (MCHT) is a tertiary institution for healthcare education. It is located in Abwa, the capital of Mbagen community, Buruku LGA, Benue State, Nigeria. It is a reputable healthcare school that has grown to greater heights over the years. Courses Diploma in Community Health (CHEW) • DURATION: Three years • ENTRY…

Mbagen College of Health Technology (MCHT) is located in Abwa town of Mbagen community at Km 30 Gboko – Katsina Ala Road, Buruku LGA, Benue, Nigeria Phone0908 390 9466 Emailinfo@cohta-agen.edu.ng Websitecohta-agen.edu.ng Mbagen College of Health Technology Mbagen College of Health Technology (MCHT), Abwa is a tertiary educational institution that develops primary healthcare personnel through a…

Onwuegbulem Ekechukwu of Umuanuma Nguru was the first modern day leader of Mbaise. His reign was during the colonial period. In 1909, the Colonial Administrators established courts at Nkwogwu (Nguru) and Okpala respectively due to long distance of Owerri court from Mbaise. The first to be appointed warrant Chief in Mbaise for the court at…

In 1911, the Christian Missionary Society (CMS) mission came to Mbaise at Ife and Ubonukam Onicha Ezinihitte. It was the first advent of Christianity in Mbaise. Following the coming of churches was also the schools. In 1915, four years after, the Catholic Mission came to Nguru, through Chief Anyamele who also brought the school at…

The name Mba-Ise literally means five law court areas. The name was suggested and adopted for a political unit, a federation of some five Igbo clans near Owerri, Imo State. This happened during the colonial era. The five clans are: Agbaaja, Ahiara, Ekwereazu, Ezinihitte and Oke Uvuru located in the three Local Government Areas, (Aboh…

There are farmers in every village and town of Mbaise who grow and harvest more yams. The greatest among the farmers were given the prestigious title of EZEJI. They are acclaimed as having the largest farms and could feed hundreds of people without running out of supply. Though the Ezeji title holders regard New Yam…