The Ahiara Expedition is also referred to as Bende Onitsha Hinterland Expedition. There was a lot of hostility between the British and the people of Mbaise following the Aro Expedition. This increased following the appointment of H.M. Douglas. Anti-British sentiment soared in the region, due to the brutal exploitation of the Igbo people by way…

Bay leaves are what women and caterers put in jollof rice and some other foods to flavour and preserve from souring. The Yoruba name is “Ewe Bunkun” Many ladies add bay leaves to their foods, especially in the cooking of red meat and poultry. Many don’t know why bay leaves are added to food! When…

There are oral traditions as to the origins of Mbaise people. A myth suggests a relationship of Mbaise people with Ngwa clan. According to tradition while the people where migrating they stopped to drink and eat yam. As the River Imo was rising the people of Ngwa, “Ndi Ngwa Ngwa” (fast fast) picked up their…

There are several oral traditions as regards the origin of Mbaise people. Nfunala by Ekwerazu and Ahiara, claim that the people did not migrate, instead their ancestors were created in the present location. Oboama na Umunama in Ezinihitte believe Orie-Ukwu, was where God (Chineke) came down to earth and created people of the world, who…

There are many oral traditions as regards the origin of Mbaise people. Nfunala by Ekwerazu and Ahiara, claim that the people did not migrate, instead their ancestors were created in the present location. Oboama na Umunama in Ezinihitte believe Orie-Ukwu, was where God (Chineke) came down to earth and created people of the world, who…

In 1900, the British created the Southern Nigeria Protectorate as a colonial administrative structure. There was resistance to British colonisation from the people of modern Mbaise and Igbo throughout Eastern Nigeria. In 1904 Harold Douglas ordered the people of Eziama to make roads. When they refused he declared war on them in March 1904. According…

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…