The fundamental importance of this discourse is to highlight the origin and growth of Elu-Ohafia in Abia State of Nigeria and the socio-political and economic life of Elu Ohafia, Abia state.

Apparently, there is not much written literature regarding the historical origin of Elu Ohafia.  Much of the conceptual knowledge is oral hence there exist so many school of thought. This underscore the importance of this work as it attempt to research on this fact and provide veritable account. In this regard few written books and pamphlets were consulted, while oral interview of Elu chiefs, village council members and Ohafia indigene at large was embarked upon.

This work is divided into five chapters. The first chapter deals with the introduction, aim and objective of the study. Chapter two reflects the geographical location, origin and historical background etc. The third chapter looks at Elu Ohafia diary – Pre-colonial period, its political setting and economic activities. Chapter four gives overview of socio-political, economic life of Elu village and the modern development and the arrival soldiers, government and missionaries. The Chapter five deal with summary and conclusion.