The Communities in Ozuitem town

Ozuitem is one of the Autonomous towns near Bende in Abia State of Nigeria with population of  going over 70.000. The spoken language in Ozuitem is Igbo. English is widely spoken and serves as the official language in schools, governance and businesses. 

Its people are mainly Christians and traditional worshipers. They are known and respected for being very industrious and capitalist oriented. Farming is a great tradition, they are hospitable and have a highly accommodating culture. 

These are the 15 communities that make up Ozuitem town in Abia state.

Ndiambe a major pride of Ozuitem is a tourist haven. Your visit is incomplete until you have visited Ndiambe. Now put on your seat belt, follow me and I will be your tour guide as we explore the touristic potentials of Ndiambe (HIGH LANDERS)

First it will interest you to know that Ndiambe is the last village in Ozuitem. Whether you are coming into Ozuitem from Uzuakoli or from Igbere or even from Umuahia via Ogboko, Ndiambe is the last village. 

 Now history has it that they are so situated because of their warrios. Those days Ndiambe used to defend the village from external aggression mostly from Uzuakoli and Abom. It is at Ndiambe that you see giants in Ozuitem. A visit to the village still reveal that fact. We still have men aboves six feet with broad Chest and legs without shoe size in The Onyekabas, Chikias, Ukejelams etc. 

The topography of Ndiambe is a distinguishing factor that will satisfy your tourism curiosity. Ndiambe is the only village in Ozuitem surrounded with hills. No matter from where you enter Ndiambe, be ready to have a mountain climbing experience thus Ndiambe is a village on top of the hill. Its never hot in Ndiambe. The Geographical location gives Ndiambe a tempereture cooler than else where in Ozuitem. 

Its said "anaghi eji ósó aga ógú la Ndiambe" meaning ''dont hurry on your aggression in Ndiambe''. Entering Ndiambe you will be visited with a level land which host a football pitch. A level land on top of a hill. The vegetation is second to none. As you head inland, you have a warm and hospitable people. Ready to host all visitors thus its said "Anaghi aga Ndiambe gbari ahó ótú'' meaning ''you will never visit Ndiambe and return hungry''

Down towards the stream is a communally constructed plank bridge similar only to the type found in the Caribbeans. Below the bridge is over a 20ft gully. A heart quaking gully but pleasant to view. The bridge led to The Ancient Akó Stream. A pure stream that you cant afford to leave Ndiambe without taking a fresh bath. That is why its had for any son of Ndiambe in Ozuitem to spend a night else where. No matter the time of the day he will go home. The Añuru Edoa spring is another site to behold. A pure spring water coming out straght from a stone, its the height of our heritage in Ndiambe. Very pure, fresh and cool that you cant help to a sip. Anuru Edoa runs all season. 

Yes Ndiambe parades talented and physically feet young men. Ekwo Mgba is never taken in until Ndiambe boys comes to mgba. Next time You Come to Ozuitem - VISIT NDIAMBE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Constructed by  Daniel Madubueze  http://facebook.com/daniel.madubueze 

 

Ogboko

Inner Ndiabia

Exterior Ndiabia

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Ndiobu

Mba

Amagbo

Amankwu

Isiegbu

Ndiagho

Agbaja

Okeube

Ebem

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