Igbuku
Igbuku | |
|---|---|
  Igbuku Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°37′N 6°25′E / 5.617°N 6.417°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Delta State |
Igbuku is a community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. It is located on the shores of the River Ase. Igbuku shares a common boundary with Ofagbe, Ovrode, Ibrede, Aboh, and Ashaka. The town is made up of descendants from Ndokwa, an Igboid language speaking founders. Most early founders were of Ndokwa origin. There are also migrants from Ellu, Ofagbe, Ibrede, and Aradhe. The native language of the people is Ukwuani, an Igboid language. [1]
Igbuku Town is ruled by the Ozu, who is a recognized, gazetted traditional ruler in Nigeria. Igbuku's population is 3,500. The town has a primary school, post office, and a maternity/dispensary. The roads are passable by car with clear roads to Ibrede, and a new bridge to Aboh.[citation needed]
5°37′N 6°25′E / 5.617°N 6.417°E
- ^ "Ukwuani language/dialect". Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages. Retrieved 15 January 2025.