Nara Unateze

Nara Unateze is a town located in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State Nigeria. It has about 5 major autonomous communities : Ishiogbo, Umuawalagu, Amofia/Amaegu, umuiba, umuokparangene and the rest. The traditional ruler is Igwe Nathan Ogbu, the Odenigbo 1 of Nara, who is also a prominent member of the Enugu State council of Chiefs.

The town is run by a council of elders who along with the traditional ruler make important decisions. Like most other Ibo towns.

The town is bordered by Ugbawka, Nkerefi, Ihuokpara, Mburubu, and Isu Ohaozara. The major villages are Amofia, Umuiba, Amaegu, Umueze, Onuorie, Imeama, Obodoachiumuokpalangene, Obinaguumuokparangene, Obodooja, Imeamaumuokparangene Obinagu etiti, Eziagu, Agbariji, Ndiaguede, and Ishiogbo.


The people of Nara are peace-loving and hospitable. A vast majority of the people are farmers. Palm tree is one of the economic trees one will easily see in this part of the state. Nara Unataeze has produced prominent men and women that has done astonishing well for Enugu state and the country Nigeria, people like Sunday Onyebuchi Deputy Governor of Enugu state former Inec Chairman Igwe Ebel Nwobodo and Emmanuel Chukwu Ogbu that died on 20 December 2015.

Recent developments has led to division of the town into a number of autonomous communities.

The people of Nara Unateze always gather together especially during festive periods like Christmas and New Year. All the sons and daughters of Nara Unateze Home and Abroad returns home to grace the season. Football matches are been hosted in the field situated at the popular Orie Market as regards the celebration.


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