Ozara, Imo

Ozara
Town
Ozara Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5.733635°N 6.8645856°E / 5.733635; 6.8645856
Country	Nigeria
State	Imo State
Local Government Area	Oru West
Government
• Type	Traditional Council
• Eze	Onyeka Ononuju
Population  (2006 est.)
• Total	3,000
Demographics
• Ethnicity	Igbo
• Religions	Christianity
• Languages	Igbo English Nigerian Pidgin
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Ozara is a town located in Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. It comprises seven villages: Umuogu, Umuokporoma, Umuezike, Umuobioma, Etitilabu, Ubahalanuwam, and Aboh. Umuogu is the oldest village in Ozara, while Aboh is the most recently established.

Geography

Ozara lies in northeastern Imo State, near the border with Anambra State. The terrain is characterized by tableland and abundant palm trees. Neighboring towns include Ohakpu, Amorka, Egbuoma, and Mgbidi.

Population

The town has an estimated population of about 3,000 people.

Economy

The economy of Ozara is primarily based on farming and trading. The town hosts a periodic market, Orie Ozara, which operates every four days and serves as a focal point for commerce.

Education

Educational facilities in Ozara include three primary schools: Ozara Town School, Ozara Central School, and Aboh Primary School. A secondary school, Comprehensive Secondary School, is located in Ubahalanuwam. These institutions were established through communal initiatives.

Infrastructure

Ozara has basic infrastructure, including a health center and access to electricity. Plans for a road project have faced delays due to unresolved disputes over traditional rulership.

Religion

Christianity is the predominant religion in Ozara. Notable places of worship include St. Patrick Catholic Parish and several other churches.

Notable individuals

Nze Kevin Chukwudire Umenyido-Ebochukwu, a native of the Umuobioma village, is recognized as Ozara's first formally educated teacher. He was an alumnus of Government College Umuahia.