Alor, Anambra

Alor
Town
Nickname(s): Alor London
Alor

Location in Nigeria

Coordinates: 6°05′N 6°57′E / 6.083°N 6.950°E / 6.083; 6.950Coordinates: 6°05′N 6°57′E / 6.083°N 6.950°E / 6.083; 6.950
Country Nigeria
Geo-political Zone South-East
State Anambra State
Local Government Area Idemili South
Government
 • Type Traditional
 • Traditional Ruler Currently Vacant(Regent)
 • Governing Body Igwe-In-Council, Alor People's Convention (APC)
Time zone WAT (UTC+01)

Alor is a town in Idemili South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Infrastructure

Alor has several functional road system that primes it from the surrounding communities, adequate water reticulation and street lights that grace the town at night. The main market day in Alor is NKWO, and on that day, traders from the villages and from neighboring towns converge at the market square (Nkwo-Alor) to trade.

Government

The Traditional government of Alor consists of the Igwe (King) followed by the Ndi-Ichie (Lords), Ndi-Idi, Ndi-Ozo (orzor), Ndi-Nze (Dukes) and other titled individuals and groups E.g.:, Umu-Nna, Umu-Ada, Otu Ogbo (Age Group), Ndi-Ikom, Ndi-Nne etc. However, there are other special sceptered branches that enforce order, they are:- the Igwe-In-Council, Alor Peoples Convention (APC), Alor Development Union (ADU), the vigilante groups etc.

The Alor has numerous educated sons and daughters that are employed in manifold industries and trades both in Alor, Nigeria and overseas. Moreover, Animal husbandry, Block industries, Printing Press, Wine depot (palm wine), Palm oil mills, and Soap industries are among the few industries that can be found in Alor.

Education

Alorites originally are business men and women measured in textile materials, but today,many are educated and practicing professionals. Alor was known with a slogan "Alor London" because many of them stay in London in the early days. Alor is home to numerous nursery schools with seven primary schools and two high schools, plus other higher institutions like commercial colleges and evangelical seminaries.

Culture

The culture of Alor is equivalent to its neighboring communities which are in turn consistent with general Igbo culture.

Place of worship

Alor has multiple churches and denominations: Roman Catholic, Anglican, Deeper life, Cherubim and Seraphim, Dominion City, Grace of God Assemblies, Odozi-Obodo, Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Sabbath churches etc.

People

Some prominent people from Alor include;

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