The progenitor of Amawbia is AWOVIA, one of the sons of Nri Ifikwuanim, the first son of Eri (900AD).

Eri migrated from the present site of Aguleri, in Anambra East Local Government Area, to Nri, in Anaocha Local Government Area. These two Local Government Areas are presently in Anambra State. The brothers of Awovia were the progenitors of Nri, Enugwu-ukwu, Nawfia and Enugwu-Agidi form the prestigious UMUNRI CLAN. Geo-political classification shows that Amawbia is now in Awka South Local Government Area while Enugwu-ukwu, Nawfia and Enugwu-Agidi are in Njikoka Local Government Area and Nri is in Anaocha Local Government Area.

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• 900AD Year of Foundation