Akiyi
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Akiyi | |
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Autonomous Town | |
  Akiyi Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°30′22″N 7°06′01″E / 6.50611°N 7.10028°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Enugu State |
| LGA | Uzo-Uwani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 411111 |
| Climate | Aw |
Akiyi is an autonomous community in Umulokpa, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State, Nigeria. It has Seven (7) villages namely: Enugwu, Enugwu-Uwani, Imama, Nkwelle, Ukpali, Uwani and Uwenu.[1][2]
Christianity, Odinana and neutralist.
Church
The churches in Akiyi are namely:
- Holy Cross Parish (Catholic)
- St. Stephen's Church (Anglican)
- Deeper Life Bible Church (Pentecostal)
- Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement (Pentecostal)
- The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Movement (Pentecostal)etc.
Culture
Akiyi shares cultural traits with its neighbouring communities which are consistent with general Igbo culture. Other festivals include; the New yam festival, the Amaji festival and the Ibone (Mmanwu) festival which is held between July and September of every year. The Royal Highness of Akiyi-Umulokpa is Chief Engr. Vincent I.A. Ekwedigwe; The Igwe Ijagwo.
