Ezema Nru
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Ezema Nru Ezema, Nru na-ato |
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| Rural Settlement | |
Road leading to Ezema from Fen park Hotels
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| Motto: peace and love | |
 Ezema Nru
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| Coordinates: 6°51′24″N 7°23′45″E / 6.85667°N 7.39583°ECoordinates: 6°51′24″N 7°23′45″E / 6.85667°N 7.39583°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria
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| State | Enugu State |
| LGA | Nsukka |
| Government | |
| • Type | Traditional |
| • Governing Bodies | The Akpuruarua, Ezema Youths and Ezema Development Union |
| Elevation | 1,810 ft (550 m) |
| Time zone | WAT |
| 6-digit postal code | 410101 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.EN.NS |
Ezema Nru is one of four sub-communities that make up the autonomous community of Nru Nsukka in Nigeria. It is adjacent to the three other sub-communities: Edem Nru, Umuoyo Nru and Iheagu. It also shares a border with Eha Alumona.
The community of Ezema is part of Igboland, a cultural region of Southeastern Nigeria, and is dominated by Igbo-speaking peoples. Politically, it is part of Nru Nsukka in the town of Nsukka, Enugu state.
The community of Ezema is made up of ten villages: Amagu, Amugoro, Amamkpume, Uwelu, Amankwo, Umumkporogidi, Amorah, Amaezedim, Umuokwo, and Umuario. Each village has its own village head, known as Onyishi, which is usually the eldest man or woman in the village. The title "Onyishi" is also used as a surname by the family members of the elders. An example of the title's usage as a surname is Chief Samuel Maduka Onyishi.
The oldest village in Ezema is Amagu, which acts as the main gathering point for all meetings involving the elders or the Ezema community.
Ezema is believed to be one of the most peaceful communities in Nru Nsukka.
The most-active groups in Ezema are the Ezema Youth Association (incorporated in 2016) and the Ezema Development Union. These two groups are under the control of the Ezema Council of Elders, and the elders require the groups to consult with them in any decision-making.
The high hills called Ugwu Ezema are located in this sub-community.
Otobogidi is the business area in Ezema, and also serves as the most-centralized point for the Ezemanians. Otobogidi also serves as mini-market for the Ezema community.
Many of the people of Ezema are artisans. This is seen in various areas in Amorah Village. Blacksmithing skills, for example, have been maintained for centuries in Ezema. Most of the occupants of Nsukka town operate businesses in the Nsukka Central market known as Ogige main market.
The two major religions in Ezema are Christianity and Odinani, the Igbo traditional religion.
Churches in Ezema include:
Those who practice Odinani pay homage to the deity Idenyi nkwo (also referred to as Alusi). Worship is led by the Attamah (chief priest) who is from, and resides in, Ezema.
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