Ozubulu
Ozubulu
Ana'akpu | |
|---|---|
town | |
 Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Adazi-Nnukwu, Ozubulu. | |
| Nickname: OZ (Ozed) | |
  Ozubulu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°57′N 6°50′E / 5.950°N 6.833°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Obi | Igwe Fidelis Nnamdi Oruche |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ozubulu is a larger town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Ekwusigo Local Government Area.
The town has an official Post Office.[1] Its neighbouring towns are Nnewi, Ukpor, Ihembosi, Okija, Ogbaru, Atani and Oraifite. Native religion is Omenana. After colonialism, many converted to Christianity, but many respect Omenana. The town has four major Communities: Amakwa, Egbema, Eziora, and Nza.
Its origin dates back to the 16th century, tracing to Ezimo, a descendant of Eri, who migrated with his followers across the Niger River. Settling among the communities, Ezimo's son, Ozodumekwu (also called Ozo), later founded Ozubulu. The town’s name likely comes from the Ozo title and is locally nicknamed "Ana Akpu," possibly linked to the ancient deity Ogwugwu Akpu.
Ozubulu became very well known after the unfortunate Ozubulu massacre took place in the year 2017, this massacre happened in St. Philips Catholic Church Ozubulu Anambra State on Sunday morning during church service.
The Ozubulu massacre news went viral across Nigeria getting the attention of notable people, and those that never knew the existence of Ozubulu town instantly became aware of its existence.
Climate
In Ozubulu, the wet season is warm, oppressive, and overcast and the dry season is hot, muggy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 67 °F to 88 °F and is rarely below 59 °F or above 91 °F.[2]
Notable people from Ozubulu
- Chief Jerome Udoji (Igwe Ozuluohaonu of Igbo land [Eastern Nigeria]) CFR, KSJ, Papal Medalist, Lawyer, Economist, Philanthropist, Author and Technocrat.
- Zubby Michael Nigerian actor, movie producer.
- Dr Nnaeto Orazulike, OON,OFR, CEO of Genesis group. A conglomerate in Nigeria.
- Chief Kenneth Ifekudu OFR, CEO Diamond leads Construction company.
- Chief Oscar Udoji CFR, CEO Solgas oil and gas, CEO Udoji United football club.
- Chief Aloyscius Ikegwuonu, Bishop Ozubulu.
- Arch Bishop Jude Thaddeus Okoro, the apostolic Nuncio to Pope and Archbishop of Britain, Czech Republic and Chad.
- Bishop Martin Uzoukwu, Catholic Bishop of Minna Diocese.
- Senator Martin Chukwuma Nwafor, CON. senator representing Anambra South senatorial zone in 1992.
And many other notable people in all fields of life.
References
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "History Of Ozubulu Town, Anambra State [Detailed Facts]". Throwback Times Nigeria. Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
State capital: Awka | ||
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