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It is very relieving that this book entitled IGBO HISTORY Hebrew Exile of Eri Kingdom is coming at a time and age when the Igbo are anxious to confirm the source that has long been speculated as their root. What makes Omabala’s book unique is that he has been able to assemble some research works and data from senescent elders, anthropologists, archaeologists’ historians and from the Bible to prove the link of the Igbo with Israel. The author made a point by asserting that any scientific evidence that authenticates history of a people gains more credibility when it is backed by oral tradition of the people whose history is being discussed. The scientific evidence of Oduduwa and Eri migration from south of the Nile and the subsequent migration of Eri through Igala to start the Anambra civilization is supported by Aguleri oral tradition that regards Eri as a king from the sky, coming from Igala around the confluence of the Niger and the Benue rivers to Eri-Aka in Aguleri to establish the Igbo race.

Chief Idigo did a fine job by putting together the great works of very reputable Igbo scholars to trace the migration of the offspring of Eri in family units from Eri settlement to different settlements presently occupied by the Igbo of Nigeria.

The Igbo need this book that emphasizes that the people of the South East and South South zones belong to the same ancestor. I wholeheartedly agree with him that right from an early age, the Igbo should learn their history to enable them to imbibe the spirit of patriotism. I strongly recommend this book to students in tertiary institutions. Its suitability lies not only in the manner of presentation of the materials but in the condensation of facts to enhance easy comprehension.

The Omambala of Aguleri has stressed the need for more academic research to be carried out by Igbo scholars in order to unveil the seeming mysteries surrounding certain events in Igbo history

Eze Christopher N. Idigo

Igwe Ogalagidi II of Aguleri.