Ụmụ Achi
A first roll of Achi people whose work is on public record. It is far from complete. Help us add the teachers, doctors, engineers, traders, artists and elders it is missing.
About this list.Each entry links to its public source. We add portraits only with permission from the person or their family. To correct an entry or nominate someone, use the form below.
Faith
Archbishop and Bishop of Oji River
Born at Achi on 21 September 1953. Ordained in 1980, consecrated Bishop of Oji River in 1999, and Archbishop of the Province of Enugu from 2009 to 2014.
Baywood Foundation: The Most Rev. Amos Madu · Wikipedia: Amos Madu
Public life
Pastor, engineer and politician
Born in Ihe Achi in 1948. Elected Senator for Enugu West in 1999, chaired the Governing Council of the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (2004–2009), founded God’s Sabbath Mission and the engineering firm Hydrotech.
Former senator
His residence is Ikenecheoha Palace in Achi.
Politician and community leader
Leads the Achi Political Dialogue Group, which presses for roads and the Veterinary School upgrade.
Tradition
Chairman and Custodian of Obu Achi
Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for the festival and of the Oji River LGA Traditional Rulers Council. Revived traditional wrestling at the new yam festival in 2024.
Ezeala II of Achi
Of the Achi Ụnọ clan; a signatory of the 1997 Achi amended chieftaincy constitution.
Former National President, Achi Improvement Union
A signatory of the 1997 Achi amended chieftaincy constitution.
Arts and letters
Actor, producer and philanthropist
Former Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria and Chairman of its National Caretaker Committee.
Physician and chronicler of Achi
Author of the “Achi, My Motherland” series on Achi’s origins and customs. Holds the titles Ozo Elengum Orio and Ikirikpom Inyikiriputu Na Achi.
Ozo Dr. Ginger Ibeneme II, “Achi, My Motherland (II)”, Hoo!haa!!
In the news
Mechanical engineer
Sahara Foundation Volunteer of the Month, May 2022, for mentoring Lagos secondary-school students.
Champion wrestler, Egwu-Achi
Best wrestler at the revived Achi contest at Eke Egbo, October 2024.
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