Nimo, Nigeria

Nimo Owelle (popularly known by its short form 'Nimo') is a large town in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. The current traditional ruler of Nimo is Igwe Maxi Ike Oliobi.[1]

Location

Nimo is currently located in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State with postal code 421102.[2] Its neighbouring towns are Enugwu Ukwu, Abagana, Neni, Eziowelle, Abatete, Oraukwu, Adazi, Nri and Abacha.

History[3][4]

Igbo historical tradition has it that Owelle had four sons: Nimo Owelle was the first son, Abagana was the second son, Abba and Eziowelle were the third and fourth sons respectively. Owelle begot the four sons at his residence in Owe. Nimo Owelle had two wives. The first wife bore Okpaladinwe and Ojideleke. The second wife bore Ezenebo and Okpalabani. Okpaladinwe fathered Etiti Nimo, and Ojideleke begot Egbengwu. Ezenebo had Ifiteani while Okpalabani bore Ifite-enu. Hence these four grand sons of Nimo Owelle (Etiti Nimo, Egbengwu, Ifiteani, Ifite-enu) and their descendants occupy what is known today as Nimo town.

Composition

Nimo is made up of four quarters (or clans) and their constituent villages. The four quarters are Etiti Nimo, Egbengwu, Ifiteani and Ifite-enu. There are fourty-five(45) villages in Nimo[3] at present.

Every adult Nwa 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[3][4] [7]

The 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.

Notable places of tradition in Nimo include Oye Nimo (The Central Market) and Egwegwe ( The Town Square).

Cultural festivals and tourist attractions
  • 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 26th of 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, world-renowned for its rich archives on contemporary and modern art.[11]

Notable people

Justice G.C.M. Onyiuke SAN [12][13]

Justice G.U. Ononiba [14][15]

Prof. Charles Ejikeme Chidume [16][17]

Col. Ben Gbulie [18]

Prof. Uche Okeke

Kiki Omeili

References
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  2. "Nimo, Nigeria Postal Codes". worldpostalcode.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  3. "Nimo | Official Nimo Owelle Website". nimowelle.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  4. Maureen (2010-10-08). "peacefulmaureen: history of Nimo". peacefulmaureen. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  5. "PG Nimo Town Optimistic and ready to serve Nimo better". Kpakpando 101.9FM. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  6. "Nimo | Official Nimo Owelle Website". nimowelle.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  7. "Commentary: Cultural Revival Celebration In Nimo". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  8. "(PHOTOS) Enyi "Elephant" masquerade and other masquerades resurface for Egbengwu Ogideleke Nimo New Yam Festival in Anambra state". Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  9. "Nimo Community, Njikoka Council Area Celebrates 'Alo Mmuo' Festival August 27". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  10. Sunday 26th December, 2021 mini general return in Nimo 1, retrieved 2022-03-30
  11. "Uche Okeke Legacy - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  12. Babah, Chinedu (2017-03-06). "ONYIUKE, Chief Gabriel Chike Michael". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  13. Massacre of Ndi-Igbo in 1966: Report of the G.C.M. Onyiuke Tribunal of Inquiry. Tollbrook. 1968.
  14. Udo, Mary (2017-03-08). "ONONIBA, Hon. Justice, Godwin Ude". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  15. Orientdaily (2021-08-26). "The judicial system has collapsed, no question about that – Justice Ononiba". Orient Daily News. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  16. "Anambra celebrates as Chidume clinches National Order of Merit award". Punch Newspapers. 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  17. "DMS Colloquium: Charles E. Chidume". www.auburn.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  18. "What went wrong with Biafra —Ben Gbulie". The Nation Newspaper. 2013-08-24. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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