[Part II] Documented history of Mbaise (1941 to 1990)

Documented history of Mbaise (1941 to 1990)

Contd. from Documented history of Mbaise (1899 to 1941)

Role of the Catholic Church

One singular institution that played an outstanding role in the overall development of Mbaise community is the Catholic Church. Little wonder till date, the Church has somewhat become synonymous with Mbaise community.

Documented history of Mbaise (1899 to 1941)

Documented history of Mbaise (1899 to 1941): Cross section of the ‘Nzes’ during the 2015 ‘Oji’ Mbaise cultural festival held at Udo, Ezinihitte Mbaise Imo State on 1/1/2015. (Udo Top Gist)

Mbaise is an amalgam of indigenous, autochthonous clans, connected by intermarriage, and situated in approximate area the heartland of Igboland. It occupies an area of 404 square kilometers. The quiddity of Mbaise is that this homogenous group of more than 1000 persons per square kilometer is the most densely populated area in West Africa. The population of Mbaise as at 2006 was estimated to be 611,204 people (Agulanna, 2008).

Ahiara Diocese Crisis: Caution your sons - Ekechukwu tells communities, as people of area continue to reject Okpaleke

Rev Fr Austin Ekechukwu tells communities to caution their sons working against the interest of Ndi Mbaiise, as people of area continue to reject Okpaleke

As the crises rocking the Ahiara Mbaise catholic diocese over the bishopric appointment lingers, the President of the Ahiara Catholic Priests Association, Rev Fr Austin Ekechukwu, has urged some communities in the diocese to caution their priest sons who are believed to be going against the general interest of the,Ndi  Mbaise.