Achalla

Achalla is the capital of Awka North, a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. It comprises eight villages: Umudiani, Amukabia, Odawa, Umuogbe, Umunagu, Umuezede, Udezu and Amadim. However, the traditional monarchical heritage of Achalla is linked to the MUOLOKWU dynasty in ODAWA village. Historically, Achalla is said to have migrated from Arochukwu kingdom in present-day Abia state. In early ages, some Achalla people is also believed to have emigrated to form a community known to this day as Achalla-ibuzo in present Delta state. Some of its prominent sons include the late king, Igwe Alex Nwokedi who was a former chief press secretary to former head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo. Another of Achalla's prominent indigene is a retired Nigeria Custom Service boss, Mr Edwin Achum, a known philanthropist, fondly referred to by his kinsmen as the "Ozumba 1" of Achalla, symptomatic of his philanthropic gestures to his community, among which include offering his residence to be used as the local government quarters, until the government was able to build a permanent secretariat.

Achalla also boast of a few notable individuals who are highly respected in Nigeria's academic circle, among whom include, U.S trained UNN Professor of Mass Communication, and former United Nations consultant, Sylvester Ekwelie.