Ozubulu
Town in Anambra State, Nigeria
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Ozubulu ⓘ is a larger town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Ekwusigo Local Government Area.
Ozubulu
Ana'akpu | |
|---|---|
town | |
Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Adazi-Nnukwu, Ozubulu | |
| Nickname: OZ (Ozed) | |
  Ozubulu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°57′N 6°50′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| Government | |
| • Obi | Igwe Fidelis Nnamdi Oruche |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
The town has an official post office.[1]
Its neighbouring towns are Nnewi, Ukpor, Ihembosi, Okija, Ogbaru, Atani and Oraifite.
The native religion is Omenana; ancestral worship of idols. After colonialism by the British, many converted to Christianity, but many respect Omenana.[citation needed]
The town has four major communities: Amakwa, Egbema, Eziora, and Nza.
Ozubulu became well known after the Ozubulu massacre which took place in 2017. The Ozubulu massacre news went viral across Nigeria, and many instantly became aware of Ozubulu town's existence.[2]
Climate
In Ozubulu, the rainy season is warm, oppressive, and overcast. People engage seriously in farming during this period of time.
The dry season is hot, muggy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 67 °F to 88 °F, and is rarely below 59 °F or above 91 °F.[3]
Notable people
- Zubby Michael, actor and movie producer.
- Kenneth Ifekudu, businessman.
- Jerome Udoji, lawyer, economist, philanthropist and author.