The history of the Amuvi people is predominantly based on oral tradition, lacking authenticated written records.

According to the oral history, Amuvi was founded by two brothers from Umuoti Oke, Arochukwu, during a hunting expedition. Initially captivated by the untouched land, one brother built a shelter without the other’s consent, leading to a dispute settled in Favor of the shelter builder, establishing the senior and junior brother roles within the community.

Over time, the community expanded, leading to the subdivision of the Ugwogo and Eziukwu kindreds into respective subfamilies to manage various issues. Despite internal divisions, the unity of the Amuvi people is emphasized, with notable individuals contributing to the community’s growth and reputation.

The community remains committed to its heritage of unity in diversity, recognizing all members as Amuvi people above individual family distinctions.

• Rev. Alfred Anicho – 1932-1940 – President
• Mazi Okugo Nwaba – 1948-1950 – President
• Mazi Ezuma Ngwu – 1950-1954 – Caretaker
• Sir. Alex Onyeador – 1954-1971 – President
• Mazi Emmanuel Umeh – 1971-1974 – President
• Mazi Pius Mbonu Igboko Jan-Nov 1977 – President
• Mazi Martin Okoro – 1977-1980 – President
• Mazi Ezuma Ngwu – 1980-1984 – President
• Mazi Emma Okereke – 1984-1986 – President
• Mazi Gibson Ihe – 1986-1987 – Caretaker
• Mazi Christopher Emesih – 1987-1989 – President
• Mazi Okoro Okerekeocha – 1989-1993 – President
• Mazi Fidelis O.S Orji – 1993-1994 – Caretaker
• Mazi Mike Okereke – 1994-1996 – Caretaker
• Mazi Prof. Chris A. Okoroafor – 1996-1999 – President
• Engr. Sylvester Abah – 1999-2000 – Caretaker
• Sir. Stephen N. Okoronkwo – 2000-2004 – President
• Engr. Alex Ezumah – 2004-2008 – President
• Mazi Joseph Nwokoro – 2008-2012 – President
• Elder Dr. Sam Okoro – 2012-2012 – Caretaker
• Mazi Ndubuisi Umeh – 2014-2018 – President
• Mazi Ikechukwu Okafor – 2018-2021 – President
• Mazi Ogbonnia Nwafor – 2022 to date – President