Enugwu Aguleri is a community located in Anambra State, Nigeria, home to one of the oldest dynasties in southeastern Nigeria. The kingdom has produced over thirty-four kings, with the rule continuing into the present day. The Ezeora dynasty, known for holding the sacred Ovo Eri, has maintained its power and continues to occupy the throne of Eri at Obu-Gad. This community is situated in what is now Anambra State.
##Administration
Traditional Leadership: Hereditary (Ezeora Dynasty)
Leadership Structure: The Ndi Ichie, Ndi Ojiana, Eze Eri Cabinet chiefs, and the Town Union Executives.
##Villages
Enugwu Aguleri is made up of six villages:
Amuleri (Ama Amuleri)
Umuokpoto (Ama Umuokpoto)
Umuezunu (Ama Umuezunu)
Umuekwe
Umuakwu
Enugwu Ndida (Ama Obuga)
##Festivals
There are majorly two festivals:
Olili Obibia Eri Festival
New Yam Festival ("Alo mmo")
The Olili Obibia Eri Festival (also known as the Eri Festival) in Enugwu Aguleri draws thousands of visitors from within and outside Nigeria annually.
##Traditional Titles (for men only)
The seven traditional sacraments for men include:
Ozo
Ogbuevi
Ivijioku
Ekwu
Amanwulu
Oba
Nze
Nze is the highest of these titles and is typically taken by older men in Aguleri. The paraphernalia for these titles include a red cap (okpu ododo), anklets, Ngwuagiliga/alo (title scepter), Akpa ewu (goat skin bag), Nzu (white chalk), a tripod stool (oche mgbo), and a medium-sized bell.
The Uvio and Nchachaa are the musical instruments used for the dirges of titled men in Aguleri. Non-titled men are not permitted to participate in this Uvio dance, and violators face heavy fines. Nze titleholders are deeply respected, and deceased members are buried at midnight in a special cemetery (oli-nze) designated for the Nze society.
##Traditional Titles for Women
IYOMU & Ikiti: These titles are bestowed on distinguished mature women who have contributed significantly to the development of Aguleri. The women who are awarded these titles must be prepared to bear the costs associated with the ceremony, which includes acquiring expensive cloths, fashion tables, and various food items for guests. The induction ceremony involves a procession where each woman displays her dancing skills (itu unyaka) to the admiration of guests and family members.
Christianity has had a significant impact on many traditional values in Aguleri, as it has in other Igbo communities, with some aspects of culture being labeled as "satanic" by some converts without proper justification.
##Educational Institutions
Unity Primary School, Enugwu Aguleri
Willie Obiano Secondary School, Enugwu Aguleri