Abayi Okoroato is a city in Obingwa local government area of Abia State, Nigeria.[1] [2] [3]
| Abayi Okoroato | |
| Native Name: | Abayi Umu-Okoroato |
| Native Name Lang: | Ngwa |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Motto: | Peace and Unity |
| Nickname: | Abayi |
| Coordinates: | 5.8489°N 7.9678°W |
| Pushpin Map: | Nigeria |
| Pushpin Label Position: | left |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Abayi Okoroato, Obingwa, Abia State, Nigeria. |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Nigeria |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Abia State |
| Subdivision Type2: | Local Government |
| Subdivision Name2: | Obingwa |
| Leader Title1: | Chairman |
| Leader Name1: | Elder Isaac Eze Samuel.[4] |
| Leader Title2: | King |
| Leader Name2: | Eze Nwabiaraije Eneogwe |
Abayi Okoroato is domiciled in Obingwa, Abia State, South-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
The village is made up of eight Kindreds:
The current estimated population of Abayi Okoroato is put at 56,426 inhabitants. The area populace made up of people from the Ngwa sub-division of the Igbo ethnic group.
The Ngwa dialect of the Igbo Language is commonly spoken in the area while the religion of Christianity is widely practiced in the area. Popular festivals held in Obingwa LGA include the New Yam festival.
Trade is an important aspect of the economy of Abayi Okoroato with the area hosting markets such as Ahia Eke market where a plethora of commodities are bought and sold. Farming is also a key feature of the economic activities undertaken by the people of Abayi Okoroato with crops such as yam, cassava, cocoyam, and vegetables grown in large quantities within the area.
Palm oil production is one of the key source of income for the people of Abayi Okoroato. Except for personal palm plantations, all palm trees belong to the village, and is sold out to outsiders or the villagers to generate revenue for the Village
The dominant churches in Abayi Okoroato are mostly the orthodox churches, including, Seventh-Day Adventist church (S.D.A). United Evangelical Church (U.E.C). Church of Christ (C.o.C).