The Origin And History Of Umuikwu Anam Anambra State

Umuikwu Anam is one of the eight communities in Anam, Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.   Location It is bordered by Umudora Anam, Oroma Etiti and Umueze Anam to the north, Omambala River which is a native name of Anambra River to the east across which lie towns such as Nsugbe and Umueri, the confluence of Omambala River and River Niger to the south across which lies town such as Onitsha, and River Niger to the west across which lies Asaba.   Origin and History Oral tradition has it that the settlers who arrived at umuikwu anam were group of people who came from Nsugbe as a result to their attempt to flee from adda war which ravaged all the Igboland. They made their way across Anambra River to the peaceful peninsula in 17th century and settled at a place known as Odah; an area of land in Umueze Anam up till date, w...