Nimo Owelle, also known as Nimo, is a large town in southeastern Nigeria. As of 2021[update], the traditional ruler of Nimo is Igwe Max Ike Oliobi.[1]
Location
editNimo is located in the local government area of Njikoka in Anambra State. Nimo's postal code is 421102.[2] Its neighbouring towns are Enugwu Ukwu, Abagana, Neni, Eziowelle, Abatete, Oraukwu, Adazi, Nri, and Abacha.
History
editIgbo historical tradition states that Owelle had four sons, whom he begot at his residence in Owe. Their names were Nimo Owelle, Abagana, Abba, and Eziowelle. Nimo Owelle had two wives. The first wife bore Okpaladinwe and Ojideleke; the second wife bore Ezenebo and Okpalabani. Okpaladinwe and Ojideleke begot Etiti Nimo and Egbengwu, respectively. Ezenebo and Okpalabani begot Ifiteani and Ifite-enu, respectively. The tradition states that these four grandsons of Nimo Owelle (Etiti Nimo, Egbengwu, Ifiteani, Ifite-enu) and their descendants occupy what is known today as Nimo.[3][4]
Composition
editNimo is made up of four quarters (or clans) and their constituent villages. The four quarters are Etiti Nimo, Egbengwu, Ifiteani, and Ifite-enu. As of 2022[update], there are 45 villages in Nimo.[3]
Every adult in Nimo is eligible to join the Nimo Town Development Union (NTDU), formerly known as the Nimo Brotherhood Society (NBS).[3][4] NTDU is led by a President General (PG). The current PG is Chief Agbalanze Ekenenna Okafor.[5] He replaced the late Chief Frank Igboka,[6] a former Chairman of Njikoka local government.
Kingship and tradition
editThe traditional ruler of Nimo is known by the title "Owelle of Nimo". He chairs the royal cabinet made up of the "Onowu of Nimo”, other titled individuals, and Ndi Ichie representing the various villages of Nimo.[3][4][7]
Notable places of tradition in Nimo include Oye Nimo (the central market) and Egwegwe (the town square).
Cultural festivals and tourist attractions
edit- Awam Ji: the annual New Yam festival (also known as “Alo Mmụọ” Festival and usually held in August)[8][9]
- Uha Festival: the annual thanksgiving dance celebration (or Ofala) of the Owelle Nimo.
- Nimo Cultural Day: the annual celebration of the entire Nimo people (usually held at the Egwegwe every 26 December)[10]
- Oye Nimo: the Nimo central market that has served as the place for commerce and exchange for Nimo villages and surrounding towns for centuries.
- Asele Institute: a cultural centre that is renowned for its rich archives on contemporary and modern art.[11][better source needed]
Notable people
edit- Justice G.C.M. Onyiuke SAN [12][13]
- Justice Anthony I. Iguh Rtd.[14]
- Justice G.U. Ononiba Rtd.[15][16]
- Dr. Godfrey Osita Agbim[17]
- Dr. Chuba C. Agbim[18]
- Justice John Carter Chukwuemeka (J. C.) Nwadi
- Sir David C. Agbim
- Dr. John Nduka Abaelu[19]
- Sir Wilfred Belonwu[20][21]
- Prof. Charles Ejikeme Chidume [22][23]
- Prof. Uche Okeke
- Col. Ben Gbulie Rtd.[24]
- AVM Emeka Onyeuko Rtd.
- Maj. Gen. Bernard Onyeuko[25]
- Dr. Arinze Agbim[26]
- Col. Victor Ozodinobi Rtd.
- Sir Anthony Ozodinobi
- Dr. George Okpagu (FNMA)[27]
- Dr. Nneamaka Ezekwe[28][29]
- Dr. Ausbeth Ajagu
- Dr. Uzoma Ben Gbulie[30]
- Kiki Omeili
References
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- ^ "Nimo, Nigeria Postal Codes". worldpostalcode.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ a b c d "Nimo | Official Nimo Owelle Website". nimowelle.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.(password-protected)
- ^ a b c Maureen (2010-10-08). "peacefulmaureen: history of Nimo". peacefulmaureen. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "PG Nimo Town Optimistic and ready to serve Nimo better". Kpakpando 101.9FM. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "Nimo | Official Nimo Owelle Website". nimowelle.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.[dead link]
- ^ "Commentary: Cultural Revival Celebration In Nimo". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "(PHOTOS) Enyi "Elephant" masquerade and other masquerades resurface for Egbengwu Ogideleke Nimo New Yam Festival in Anambra state". Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "Nimo Community, Njikoka Council Area Celebrates 'Alo Mmuo' Festival August 27". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ Sunday 26th December, 2021 mini general return in Nimo 1, retrieved 2022-03-30
- ^ "Uche Okeke Legacy - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ Babah, Chinedu (2017-03-06). "ONYIUKE, Chief Gabriel Chike Michael". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Massacre of Ndi-Igbo in 1966: Report of the G.C.M. Onyiuke Tribunal of Inquiry. Tollbrook. 1968.
- ^ Edet, Hope (2017-03-03). "IGUH, Hon. Justice Anthony Ikechukwu". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ Udo, Mary (2017-03-08). "ONONIBA, Hon. Justice, Godwin Ude". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Orientdaily (2021-08-26). "The judicial system has collapsed, no question about that – Justice Ononiba". Orient Daily News. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Chief-Emeka-Anyaoku-Dr-Osita-Agbim-and-Dr-Alex-Ekewueme | THISDAY Style". www.thisdaystyle.ng. 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ Admin (2016-08-29). "AGBIM, Dr. Chief Chuba". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "A quarterly analysis of the United States' import demand for varieties of green coffee". sandhill.lib.msu.edu. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ Admin (2017-01-09). "BELONWU, Wilfred Ogbuefi Akpu". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "NIGERIA : Wilfred Belonwu - 10/03/2004 - Africa Energy Intelligence". Africa Intelligence. 2004-03-10. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "Anambra celebrates as Chidume clinches National Order of Merit award". Punch Newspapers. 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "DMS Colloquium: Charles E. Chidume". www.auburn.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "What went wrong with Biafra —Ben Gbulie". The Nation Newspaper. 2013-08-24. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Gabriel, John (2021-12-22). "Military promotes DHQ spokesman, 234 others". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "ADVISORY BOARD » CPPA". CPPA. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "ABOUT US – Nigerian Medical Association – National". Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ Ezekwe, Nneamaka; Maghfour, Jalal; Kohli, Indermeet (November 2022). "Visible Light and the Skin". Photochemistry and Photobiology. 98 (6): 1264–1269. doi:10.1111/php.13634. ISSN 1751-1097. PMID 35429353. S2CID 248203578.
- ^ Ezekwe, Nneamaka; RESULTS (2017-10-17). "Why I'm an Advocate". Bending the Arc. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "Nigeria has brilliant medical practitioners, but lacks infrastructure, says Dr. Gbulie". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2023-05-05.