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Heroes & heroines of Onitsha

The sojourn of Onitsha people in Obior no doubt marked a turning point in their history. Although Chima was never crowned a king of his people, he was doubtless held in high esteem as a great political personality, a wise man and an able ruler. It is in this light that Chima was regarded as the first Obi of Onitsha. However, he soon settled down with his people and wasted no time in making them to resume their vocational career for which they were famous-metal work, bronze-casting, weaving, art work, handicraft, agriculture and trading. National Library of Nigeria: https://nigeriareposit.nln.g…