Obodoukwu

Obodoukwu
Town
Obodoukwu indicated in a map of Nigeria
Obodoukwu indicated in a map of Nigeria
Obodoukwu
Obodoukwu in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°29′06″N 7°02′10″E / 5.485°N 7.036°E / 5.485; 7.036
Country Nigeria
StateImo
LGAIdeato North
Government
 • EzeHrh Eze Dim Agbakwuruibe
 Disputed estimate
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Area code083

Obodoukwu (/ˌoʊboʊˈdoʊkwuː/ OH-boh-DOH-kwoo;[citation needed] Igbo: Obódòúkwū)// ⓘ is a suburban town in Ideato North Local Government Area, in Imo State, a southeastern state in Nigeria.[1] It consists of nine villages: Umuagbadagwo, Umunwarahu, Umume, Umumejiaku, Umunkwukwa, Umuoka, Umuezugo/Umuezesheta, Uzubi and Ugbele which consists of kindreds. The town's main marketplace is called Eke, named after one of the weekdays in the Igbo calendar. Eke Market is the largest market in the town. Obodoukwu is ruled by His Royal Highness Eze Dim Agbakwuruigbe. The largest village of the nine villages is Umunwarahu being the capital of the town. The town is home to famous politicians, musicians, comedians, and sculptors.

Notable people

  • Jude Chijioke Obidegwu OON - HRH Eze Odenigbo II[1][2]
  • Chika Nwokedi - former chairman of Ladipo Spare Parts Market[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Rapheal (2022-10-10). "Ikwuano-Obodoukwu rejoices with HRH Obidegwu on". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  2. ^ Ibrahim-Animashaun, Lateefat (2022-10-11). "Nigeria Honours 4 Journalists And Others". Voice of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  3. ^ Rapheal (2019-09-06). "Day Obodoukwu stood still for Nwokedi". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-23.


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