Adazi-Nnukwu

Adazi-Nnukwu listenⓘ is a town in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.[1][2][3] It is made up of three clans, namely: Amata, Nnukwu and Amolu. The first igwe of Adazi-Nnukwu was Ogbuefi Ojiako Ezenne (Adama). He was a warrant chief during the colonial days. Adazi-Nnukwu is home to one of the oldest catholic churches in Anambra, the St. Josephs catholic church.

References

  1. ↑ "Anambra govt mediates in lingering Adazi-Nnukwu town union crisis - Vanguard News". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Igweship aspirant sues Town Union for N200m for excommunication - Vanguard News". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Boko Haram: Adazi mourns death of 13 indigenes - Vanguard News". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 14 January 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2017.

6°06′20″N 7°00′43″E / 6.1055°N 7.0119°E / 6.1055; 7.0119


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