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Adazi-Nnukwu

Coordinates: 6°06′20″N 7°00′43″E / 6.1055°N 7.0119°E / 6.1055; 7.0119
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Adazi-Nnukwu is a town in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.[1][2][3]It is made up of three clans, namely: Amata, Nnukwu and Amolu. The first igwe of Adazi-Nnukwu was Ogbuefi Ojiako Ezenne (Adama). He was a warrant chief during the colonial days. Adazi-Nnukwu is home to one of the oldest catholic churches in Anambra, the St. Josephs catholic church.

References

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  1. ^ "Anambra govt mediates in lingering Adazi-Nnukwu town union crisis - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2016-03-29. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
  2. ^ "Igweship aspirant sues Town Union for N200m for excommunication - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2015-12-03. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
  3. ^ "Boko Haram: Adazi mourns death of 13 indigenes - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2012-01-14. Retrieved 2017-03-14.

6°06′20″N 7°00′43″E / 6.1055°N 7.0119°E / 6.1055; 7.0119


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