Ugbodu

Ugbodu lies west of the Niger among communities that speak Olukumi, a language related to Yoruba. Local traditions regard Ugbodu and neighbouring Ukwunzu as early centres from which other Olukumi settlements developed. Their speakers lived alongside Igbo-speaking neighbours, maintaining a distinct language while sharing the forested country between Benin and the Niger. The area was connected by paths and markets to communities on both sides of the river.

The later city of Asaba lies here.