Draft:Nto Udo Enwan

Nto Udo Enwan Nto Udo Enwan is a village located within the Ito III zone of the Ito Clan in Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The settlement forms part of the wider Ika ethnic and administrative region and is one of several communities that constitute the Ito cultural area.

Ujo-iso-Agwo (Abod-Ujo) Nto Udo Enwan

Geography

Nto Udo Enwan is bordered by the villages of Ikot Eseden to the west, Nto Mbadum to the east, Ikot Udom to the south, and Nto Urua to the north. Two major roads intersect at a central roundabout locally referred to as Abod-Ujo (also known as Ujo-iso-Agwo). These routes provide access to surrounding communities, including:

Etim Ekpo via Usung Ikot Udom and Ukwa East via Usung Nto Mbadum

Urua Inyang via Usung Efagk Ukum and Ikot Ese via Usung Urua Mkpohoeto

Economy

Agriculture, small-scale trade, civil service employment, and artisanal activities form the basis of the local economy. The village maintains several farmlands—such as Aweleng, Usung Urua-Ekpo, Esua-Ition, Ikot Alōlō, Usung-Itiat, and Anwa-Ekpat—that support the cultivation of food crops and contribute to local commerce.

Nto Udo Enwan also hosts a section of the Urua Mkpohoeto market, one of the notable commercial centers in Ika Local Government Area.

Education

Educational institutions in the village include:

St. Francis Primary School, founded in 1945 https://www.iec.ak.gov.ng/...

Christian Standard Science Academy, which serves as the major post-primary institution in the community.

These schools provide basic and secondary education to children within Nto Udo Enwan and nearby settlements.

Religion and Worship

Christianity is the predominant religion in Nto Udo Enwan, with several denominations represented. Notable churches include:

St. Bernard Catholic Church (established 1919)

Christ Faith Church

African Church

Cherubim and Seraphim Church

Assemblies of God Church

Lott Carey Church

Christ Army Church

These religious institutions play significant roles in social and communal life.

Culture and Traditions

Traditional practices remain important in the cultural identity of Nto Udo Enwan. A former landmark, the “Ujo Iso-Agwo” tree, once stood at the central junction and was noted for its fruit, which was described as having human-like face features.

The village is also known for its annual masquerade festival, Akakum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ika,_Nigeria (also called Afum) <[1]>, performed during the Christmas period and on major communal occasions, including funerals of distinguished community members.

Lineage and Family Structure

Lineage and Family Structure

Nto Udo Enwan consists of multiple extended family units (locally called Ekpuk). These include:

Nto Akpan Essien

Nto Akwa

Nto Ewire

Nto Okpokpo

Nto Udo Enwan

Nto Udo Etor

Nto Udo Udo

Nto Ukobo

These family groups form the social and administrative backbone of the community.

References

<Ika, Nigeria>

Nto Udo Enwan is a village in the *Ito III clan of Ika Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria*, mentioned by name as one of the villages in this district.

The village is known for its *Akakum (Afum)* cultural masquerade tradition.

It also hosts *Primary School (St. Francis), Nto Udo Enwan*, listed as a ward centre by the Independent National Electoral Commission.