Abiriba

Abiriba pronounced [/E`biriba`/] is an ancient Enuda kingdom in Abia State, in southeastern Nigeria, traditionally an Igbo speaking region. It is in the Ohafia local government area.

== History == Founded during the 14th century, the origin of the Abiriba people is not as speculative as the origin of other Igbos of southeastern Nigeria. Historical evidence supports the fact that Abiriba people migrated from the cross river basin and share historical ancestry with the people of Arochukwu. constant disputes between the seven families under Ukpaghiri prompted the clan to move to Ena and finally to Akpa. However, the Abiriba people found it difficult to settle in Akpa due to several issues with neighbours. Nevertheless, the death of Ukpaghiri led to the movement of Abiriba and his group to Usukpam. Despite staying there for many years, they were still never at peace with the neighbours. The land occupied by the Abiriba people was originally small, but they conquered some Nkporo lands at Oriakwa. Abiriba was renowned and known for blacksmithing and iron smelting throughout Igboland.