Ukwuani people
# Ukwuani people

The Ukwuani people (also called Ndokwa people are a subgroup of the Igbo people located in the southern part of Nigeria in the western part of the Niger Delta and other areas.

## Origin

Their origin is debated, with the narrative being that they are from Igbo and Benin. This has been challenged by Paul O. Opone, a lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka who argues that the evidence shows that they are of Igbo origin.

## Ndokwa people

* Buchi (Nigerian comedian)
* Enebeli Elebuwa (Nollywood actor/producer
* Uti Nwachukwu (Model/actor, Winner Big Brother Africa III, 2008)
* Peter Odili (Former Executive Governor Of Rivers State, Ndoni, http://www.ndoniusa.org/history-of-ndoni.html)
* Sunday Oliseh (Nigerian Footballer)
* Patrick Osakwe (Politician/ Former Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria)
* Friday Osanebi (Deputy Speaker, Delta State House Of Assembly)
* Emeka Ossai (Nollywood actor/producer/model)
