Anara, Nigeria
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Anarais a town inIsiala Mbano,[1]Imo State,Nigeria.It is located about 30 km (20 mi) northeast ofOwerri,[2]and is bordered by Amaraku,Eziamaand Abba amongst other communities. It originated as a settlement made up of eight villages, with Aguna being the oldest of them. Anara's population stands at around 70,000 inhabitants and is experiencing growth owing to a recent surge in immigration.[citation needed]The town celebrates many festivities, including Anara Day, theAwa festival,and the NewYam festival.[citation needed]
Origin
[edit]Anara is a member of the Osuh (Osuh Ama) clan, regarded to as a brother to the Abba clan. The ancestors of both of the clans agreed to originally come fromAbam,anIgbogroup affiliated with the Aros.
References
[edit]- ^"About Osuama/Anara".manpower.com.ng.RetrievedJanuary 6,2022.
- ^"Owerri, Nigeria to Anara, Nigeria".maps.google.com.Google.RetrievedJanuary 6,2022.