PREFACE
The fundamental importance of this discourse is to highlight the origin and growth of Elu-Ohafia in Abia State of Nigeria and the socio-political and economic life of Elu Ohafia, Abia state.
Apparently, there is not much written literature regarding the historical origin of Elu Ohafia. Much of the conceptual knowledge is oral hence there exist so many school of thought. This underscore the importance of this work as it attempt to research on this fact and provide veritable account. In this regard few written books and pamphlets were consulted, while oral interview of Elu chiefs, village council members and Ohafia indigene at large was embarked upon.
This work is divided into five chapters. The first chapter deals with the introduction, aim and objective of the study. Chapter two reflects the geographical location, origin and historical background etc. The third chapter looks at Elu Ohafia diary – Pre-colonial period, its political setting and economic activities. Chapter four gives overview of socio-political, economic life of Elu village and the modern development and the arrival soldiers, government and missionaries. The Chapter five deal with summary and conclusion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page ….. I
Approval page …… ii
Dedication…... iii
Acknowledgement …… iv
Glossary …… vi
Preface ……. vi
CHAPTER ONE:INTRODUCTION
- Aims and Objectives of the study
- Scope of work
- Limitation of study
- Conceptual framework
- Research methodology and problems
- Literature Review
- Notes and Reference
CHAPTER TWO : GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND ORIGIN OF ELU OHAFIA COMMUNITY
- Geographical description of Elu Ohafia Community
- Historical background of Elu Ohafia Community
- Constituent compound of Elu Village and their customary privileges
- Notes and References.
CHAPTER THREE: ELU OHAFIA DURING THE PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD
- Pre-colonial political set up
- Indigenous Economic Activities
- Interaction with neighboring Communities
- Traditional belief and practices
- Notes and References
CHAPTER FOUR: ELU OHAFIA COMMUNITY SINCE CONTACT WITH EUROPEANS
- Political Changes
- Socio-Economic changes
- Arrival of Soldiers, Government and missionaries
- Modern development
- Notes and References
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMERY AND CONCLUSION
- Summary
- Conclusion
- Bibliography