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A brief history of Elelenwo Etor community and his people. Today's Elelenwo Etor people trace their history and ancestor to Rumuomasi community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Elelenwo formerly known as Elenwo which means (looking up to a child) was a male indigen of Rumuomasi community of Oropotoma clan in Obio/Akpor LGA in Rivers State. There were some issues and disagreements between Elenwo and his brethrens because the young Elenwo felt he was being cheated on and marginalised by his own siblings making him therefore to feel so uncomfortable and maladaptive being around them. In order for peace to reign and to have rest of mind he emigrated to present day Elelenwo community which was named after him. Elenwo lived a life of unimpeachable rectitude, integrity and probity. Perior the arrival and settlement of the great Elenwo and Oduani his son in present day Elelenwo, there was a great hunter known as Odolukwu who had settled already in the northern part of Elelenwo known today as Rumuohanueze (Rumueheleze). The great Elenwo explored for other means of settlement and gladly he foresaw a gargantuan and colossal land behind the Woji river, the land was so fertile and could be of great use and benefit for him and his immediate family for permanent settlement

The Emigration Of Elenwo From Rumuomasi To Present Day Elelenwo Community.

During the emigration of Elenwo to present day Elelenwo community there were few obstacles and challenges, those challenges were caused by Woji demanding excess tributes from Elenwo before he could pass through. Elenwo was extremely frustrated with paying of tributes and homages to Woji thereby demanding a free passage but Woji refused this. Though there were thought to be few other communities that engineered and instigated these disputes between Elenwo and Woji simply because these communities were vying for the fertile land where Elenwo was about to be emigrated to.

Before settling in present day Elelenwo community the great Elenwo had a son called Orduali which is mistakenly spelt as (Odani), though it was never easy for him to settle in present day Elelenwo community, he had to wage a great battle with Woji his elder brother. That great battle between Elenwo and Woji lasted for a very long period of time. The battle today is known as Nchiri'ka'nchiri which translates as the great "Battle." Elenwo won and had a great victory over his brother Woji and finally settled in today's Elelenwo community which was named after him. Elenwo was a man of royalty, had vast wealth and power, soon after the great victory against Woji he did not live long to enjoy what he laboured and fought for, making him to leave the mantle of leadership and kingship in the hands and care of his great and vibrant son Orduani. Elenwo was survived by two children Orduani and Odunwere.

Geography Of Elelenwo.

Elelenwo is bounded on the south by Eleme beyond which is Okirika Island, on the west by Oginigba and Woji beyond which is Trans Amadi; on the north by Oil Mil Market, beyond which is Rumukurushe, and on the east by Iriebe, beyond which lies the Oyigbo local governmental area.

Climate Of Obio/Akpor.

Covering around 100 sq mi, Obio-Akpor is generally a lowland area with average elevation below 30 metres above sea level. Its geology comprises basically of alluvial sedimentary basin and basement complex. The thick mangrove forest, raffia palms and light rainforest are the major types of vegetation. Due to high rainfall, the soil in the area is usually sandy or sandy loam. It is always leached, underlain by a layer of impervious pan.

The Great Battle. (Nchiri'ka'nchiri) It is recalled that today's Elelenwo was established through series of wars between Woji the so