Ancestral Salt Basin · 400+ Years
Mmahi Ezi (Okposi Salt Lake)
The iconic ancestral salt lake discovered over 400 years ago by mythical hunter Ekuma Chita. For generations, Okposi women have processed its nutrient-rich brine into the legendary, high-purity Okposi salt using solar evaporation and earthen pots.
Historical Significance
Supplied essential salt across Eastern Nigeria during the civil war and stands as the defining sacred heritage and economic foundation of Okposi.