DECLARED MONUMENTS IN NIGERIA

Chief Nwodo's House at Ukehe:

This large mud and thatch building is the old family residence of the Agunechube family.

The compound consists of an entrance gate, shrines and the Chief's Principal abode called Obu-Ushue.

The walls of the latter are impressively decorated not only with traditional wall patterns in black, but also with scores of beautiful rare enamel plates mainly of Portuguese origin.

The architectural and historic value of the house vary considerable.
The whole compound is beautifully planned and one of its chief glory is the Obu-Ushue which is a nearly perfect example of this particular type of building.

At the same time, probably because of the high social status of the founder, the main features of design are more than lavish in scale and decoration.

Declaration
Declared Historic Monument on 15th February, 1964.