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Ozara | |
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Town | |
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  Ozara Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°44′01″N 6°51′53″E / 5.733635°N 6.8645856°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Imo State |
| Local Government Area | Oru West |
| Government | |
| • Type | Traditional Council |
| • Eze | Onyeka Ononuju[1] |
| Population (2006 est.) | |
• Total | 3,000 |
| Demographics | |
| • Ethnicity | Igbo |
| • Religions | Christianity |
| • Languages | Igbo English Nigerian Pidgin |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ozara is a town located in Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. It comprises seven villages: Umuogu, Umuokporoma, Umuezike, Umuobioma, Etitilabu, Ubahalanuwam, and Aboh. Umuogu is the oldest village in Ozara, while Aboh is the most recently established.
Geography
[edit]Ozara lies in northeastern Imo State, near the border with Anambra State. The terrain is characterized by tableland and abundant palm trees. Neighboring towns include Ohakpu, Amorka, Egbuoma, and Mgbidi.
Population
[edit]The town has an estimated population of about 3,000 people.
Economy
[edit]The economy of Ozara is primarily based on farming and trading. The town hosts a periodic market, Orie Ozara, which operates every four days and serves as a focal point for commerce.
Education
[edit]Educational facilities in Ozara include three primary schools: Ozara Town School, Ozara Central School, and Aboh Primary School. A secondary school, Comprehensive Secondary School, is located in Ubahalanuwam. These institutions were established through communal initiatives.
Infrastructure
[edit]Ozara has basic infrastructure, including a health center and access to electricity. Plans for a road project have faced delays due to unresolved disputes over traditional rulership.
Religion
[edit]Christianity is the predominant religion in Ozara. Notable places of worship include St. Patrick Catholic Parish and several other churches.
Notable individuals
[edit]Nze Kevin Chukwudire Umenyido-Ebochukwu, a native of the Umuobioma village, is recognized as Ozara's first formally educated teacher. He was an alumnus of Government College Umuahia.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Anyanwu, Ikechukwu (7 April 2018). "Oru West Agog As Uju Kingsley Flags off Farming Season". Arise Africa. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
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