Umunnachi Explained

Umunnachi
Coordinates:5.395°N 7.401°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Nigeria
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Anambra State
Subdivision Type2:Local government
Subdivision Name2:Dunukofia
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto

Umunnachi is a town in Dunukofia, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria which is made up of five villages: Ozzuh, Mgbuke, Umueze, Nkwelle and Nagbana.[1] It shares boundaries with neighboring towns as follows: Ogidi, Umudioka, Eziowelle and Ifitedunu.

Umunnachi is one of the six towns that make up the ancient Dunukofia clan from which the local government was created.

Igwe Felix Onochie was nominated by the people of Umunnachi to be the first Traditional Ruler of the town with the title of Nnachi 1. His coronation as the King of Umunnachi took place at Ana-Nnachi on 23 December 1977. "The coronation rites were performed by the Kingmakers - Umuezeajana family, led by Ogbuefi Nwabueze Ezenwobi Emecheta'. The first Ofala Festival took place on 24 December 1977.[2] Igwe Felix Onochie died on November 5, 2016[3] at the age of 90.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Five Village Clans of Umunnachi. Umunnachi Improvement Union. 2 January 2017.
  2. Web site: A King for the People by the People. Igwe Nnachi 1. 2 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Your Love for Umunnachi was Insurmountable. Igwe Nnachi 1. 2 January 2017.