Chief Izuogu Mgbokpo of Amankwu, Arochukwu of the 18th century was a warrior in the Aro Confederacy. He was a slave trader and commander who fought and won many battles, including one on Ikpa Ora. Chief Izuogu and his ally, Chief Iheme, were the founders of the kingdom of Arondizuogu, of which Chief Izuogu is believed to be the first king. It is said he founded the town by war and settled in a place very close to Ikpa Ora. He remains a hero to the Aro people. Arochukwu (formerly and sometimes still Arochuku) is the third largest town in Abia state in southeastern Nigeria. ... National motto: Official language Igbo, Ibibio, Ijaw, Delta Ibo, Urhobo, Isoko, Itsekiri, and etc. ... Chief Iheme of Isi-Akpu Nise near Awka was a chief servant of Maazi Izuogu Mgbokpo. ... Arondizuogu is a town in the Imo State in Nigeria. ... The Aros of West Africa, is a large group of people who originated in Arochukwu. ...

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• http://www.frasouzu.com/Seminar%20Papers/Ambience.htm
• http://www.nigerdeltacongress.com/iarticles/ibiniukpabi.htm