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| Ekwulumili | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Anambra |
| Local Government Area | Nnewi South |
Ekwulumili is a town in the Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. It shares boundaries in the north with the town of Igbo-Ukwu, in the south with the towns of Osumenyi and Akwa-Ihedi, in the east with the towns of Unubi and Ezinifite, and in the west with the town of Amichi.
The geographical coordinates for Ekwulumili are 5.97N latitude, 7.02E longitude and 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level.
Among schools, festivals and other cultural institutions, Ekwulumili is the future home to a National Craft Centre.
History
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Ekwulumili originated from 9 kindreds namely
1. Isingwu
2. Umuifechukwu (formerly etiti n'abo),
3. Ihu nkwo,
These 3 merged to become one Isigwu
4. Urueze
5. Okpe
These 2 merged to become Urueze
6. Umudim
7. Uhuanugo
These 2 merged to become Umudim
8. Owelengwu
9. Umugbana
These 2 merged to become Owelengwu
From these mergers, the 4 towns of Ekwulumili were created.
References
- "Clarion Call on Nnewi-South People". ThisDay. 2004-11-16. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
- "Town of Ekwulumili". Archived from the original on 2011-01-28. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
- Maurice Archibong (2007-11-22). "Mbido Igbo Fiesta Opens Today". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
- Maurice Archibong (2007-10-18). "Igbo Ukwu Unreported". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 2007-10-20. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
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