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History, Origin, Culture and Traditions of Nteje Town in Anambra state

Tonpregha undutimi Richard Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Basis

 
Nteje serves as the administrative center of the Oyi Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is located approximately 25 kilometers (16 miles) northeast of Onitsha via land route. Geographically, Nteje lies at a longitude of 6.45°E and a latitude of 6.14°N, with the land elevation being around 500 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The town is bordered by Nkwelle-Ezunaka to the west (within Oyi LGA), Awkuzu and Umunya to the south (both in Oyi LGA), Ukwulu to the east (in Dunukofia LGA), and Aguleri, Umuleri, and Nando to the north (within Anambra East LGA). ##Subdivision Similar to other towns along the Aguleri axis, Nteje is divided into three main sections: Ezi, Ifite, and Ikenga. Ezi comprises the villages: Umuefi Ezioye Amadiaba Ubili Umuanunwa Egbengwu Amupa Iruoyim Ifite includes the villages: Agwa Orukabi Akamanato Amansi Umuejiofor Ikenga consists of the villages: Ikenga Achallagu Achalauno Umuazu ##Notable People Some prominent individuals from Nteje include: Pete Edochie, Nigerian actor Yul Edochie, Nigerian actor Rita Edochie, Nigerian actress Francis Obalim, Esq., Attorney-at-Law (Nigeria & New York, United States)

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Chris Sunday, May 25, 2025
Good day nteje people
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