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Ihitte is a clan in Ezinihitte Mbaise in Imo State.

Etymology and history
The name of the clan was taken from the patriarch who first settled in the land with his family. Ihitte gave birth to 10 children: Okwuru, Achi, Ocham, Okpulo, Okoromiri, Agu, Aka, Okeriri, Omaoko, Agbor. The children gave birth to others after migrating and naming the village after them. Representatives from the ten village visit Ihitte to discuss issues of common interests.

Today, Ihitte is divided in three towns: Mbaukwu Ihitte, Nneise Ihitte and Amagbor Ihitte all in Ezinihitte Mbaise local government area.

Culture and religion
Ihitte people are mainly Christians and Igbo traditionists. Ajala is the main deity for the clan although its worshiper are reducing. Ajala's shrine is located in Afo-Ukwu market with September, October, November known as Ajala months.