highly religious and judicial society took a major part in Aro society. The use of the writing system, Nsibidi, was based on secret societies like Ekpe. Uli, another writing system, occurred mostly in the form of body art. Another factor is the Chukwu Abiama Temple, which was mediated by the Aro priesthood. They influenced neighbors and allies before the British invasion and destruction of the Chukwu Abiama Temple and Aro priesthood. The Ekeleke masquerade activity was important in Aro settlements. Brought from the Aros in the western Niger Delta, it eventually spread to the Oguta area. They also were known for wearing the popular "George" cloth. The Ikperikpe warrior dance was very famous among warriors in the old days and continues to be in use. Largest settlements in Eastern Nigeria Aro Ajatakiri: In Ikwuano, Umuahia, Abia State Aro Achara: In Ama-asa, Isiala Ngwa, Abia State. Aro Umu Nkpe: In Isiala Ngwa, Abia State. Aro Nbawsi: In Isiala Ngwa, Abia State. Aro Omoba: In Isiala Ngwa, Abia State. Aro Okporoenyi: In Ikwuano area of Abia State. Aro Iyama: In Ikwuano, area of Abia State. Aro Amuru: In Ikwuano, area of Abia State. Aro Ndizuogu: Ideato area of Imo State (The biggest of all the settlements). Aro Ndi Ikerionwu: In Anambra State. Aro Ajalli: In Anambra State. Aro Nzerem: In Ebonyi State. Aro Amokwe: In Udi area of Enugu State. Aro Isuochi: In Abia State. Aro Isiokpo/Igwurita Ikwerre area in Rivers State. Aro Abagana: In Anambra State. Aro Oru: In Imo State. Aro Nempi: In Imo State Aro Ngwa: In Abia State. Aro Ezeagu: In Enugu State. Aro Achi: In Enugu State. Aro Oboro Ite Aro Kalabari: In Rivers State. Aro Opobo: In Rivers State. Aro Uturu: In Abia State Aro Anwu Anwu: Eziukwu Durunnihe in Umudurunna ABBA Nwangele LGA Imo State Aro Okija (Ndi Ezennia Awa Okoro Orji): Anambra State Aro Egbuoma in [oguta] area of Imo state Aro Abba, Nwangele, Imo state Aro Ekwulobia Aro Awa, Oguta, Imo state Arochukwu Aro Confederacy Ezi Njoku History References http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0438/is_1_35/ai_90331352/pg_5 https://web.archive.org/web/20071009081317/http://www.aronetwork.org/others/ibini.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070322182431/http://www.aronetwork.org/others/index.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20060212061924/http://africanevents.com/AroChuku2003AnnualDinner.htm Ethnic groups in Nigeria Ethnic groups in Cameroon Ethnic groups in Equatorial Guinea