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'''Nru Nsukka''' is a suburb located in [[Nsukka]] town. Nru Nsukka is one of the former old three autonomous communities: Mkpunanor, Nru and Ihe n'Owerre that made up the Nsukka urban area. Nru Nsukka having been upgraded to a suburban area was split into three newer autonomous communities with newly installed traditional rulers.
'''Nru Nsukka''' is a suburb located in [[Nsukka]] town. Nru Nsukka is one of the former old three autonomous communities: Mkpunanor, Nru and Ihe n'Owerre that made up the Nsukka urban area. Nru Nsukka having been upgraded to a suburban area was split into three newer autonomous communities with newly installed traditional rulers.
Since 2018, the suburb is now made up of [[Iheagu, Nigeria|Iheagu Nru]] autonomous community with its traditional ruler as Sylvanus Arumah, [[Ezema Nru|Ezema ne Edem]] autonomous community with its traditional ruler as Linus.O. Atugwu and the youngest being [[Umuoyo Nru]] autonomous community with Paul Atanike as its traditional ruler elect.
Since 2018, the suburb is now made up of [[Iheagu, Nigeria|Iheagu Nru]] autonomous community with its traditional ruler as Sylvanus Arumah, [[Ezema Nru|Ezema ne Edem]] autonomous community with its traditional ruler as Linus.O. Atugwu and the youngest being [[Umuoyo Nru]] autonomous community with Paul Atanike as its traditional ruler elect.


Nru Nsukka is predominantly farmers and craftsmen. The town has common boundaries with [[Ede-Oballa]], [[Udenu|Orba]], Eha-Alumona town, Ikeagwu Village (where Voice FM [[Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria]] 96.7Mhz is located) Isiakpu and Ihe n'Owerre Nsukka.
Nru Nsukka is predominantly farmers and craftsmen, known for agriculture. The town has common boundaries with [[Ede-Oballa]], [[Udenu|Orba]], Eha-Alumona town, Ikeagwu Village (where Voice FM [[Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria]] 96.7Mhz is located) Isiakpu and Ihe n'Owerre Nsukka.


==Hospitals in Nru==
==Hospitals in Nru==
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==Communities/villages==
==Communities/villages==
[[File:Nsukka hilltop 24.jpg|alt=Lush vegetation in Nsukka|thumb|Lush vegetation in Nsukka]]
Nru Nsukka is made up of 4 communities which are traditionally referred to as being three in number. Thus the name-Nru n'ato.
Nru Nsukka is made up of 4 communities which are traditionally referred to as being three in number. Thus the name-Nru n'ato.


The communities arranged in order of age/seniority are: [[Iheagu Nigeria|Iheagu]], [[Ezema Nru|Ezema]] n' Edem and Umuoyo. '''Ezema''' and '''Edem''' are referred as one community. Ezema and Edem are referred or pronounced as "[[Ezema Nru|Ezema ne Edem]]" meaning '''Ezema''' and '''Edem'''.
The communities arranged in order of age/seniority are: [[Iheagu Nigeria|Iheagu]], [[Ezema Nru|Ezema]] n' Edem and Umuoyo. '''Ezema''' and '''Edem''' are referred as one community. Ezema and Edem are referred or pronounced as "[[Ezema Nru|Ezema ne Edem]]" meaning '''Ezema''' and '''Edem'''.
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Villages are headed by the [[Onyishi]] who must be the oldest man in the village. The position is never campaigned for nor contested for. Once the present Onyishi is dead, any other male following him by age takes over.
Villages are headed by the [[Onyishi]] who must be the oldest man in the village. The position is never campaigned for nor contested for. Once the present Onyishi is dead, any other male following him by age takes over.
[[File:Arial_view_from_the_highlands_of_Nsukka.jpg|thumb|Nsukka settlement with dense vegetation (forest region)]]


==Royal homes==
==Royal homes==
Nru has 3 traditional rulers installed not long ago Following the emergence and declaration of new autonomous communities out of the old '''Nru Autonomous Community''' by the present [[Enugu state]] government [[Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi]].
Nru Nsukka has 3 traditional rulers installed not long ago Following the emergence and declaration of new autonomous communities carved out of the old '''Nru Community''' by the present [[Enugu state]] government [[Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi]].


The pioneer traditional ruler of Nru is [[Igwe]] Sylvanus Arumah(Eze udo 1 of Nru) as the [[Igbo culture]] and Nsukka's own stand, he worked and is still working with his cabinet members now restricted only within [[Iheagu, Nigeria|Iheagu Nru autonomous community]] as their own head.
The pioneer traditional ruler of Nru is [[Igwe]] Sylvanus Arumah(Eze udo 1 of Nru) as the [[Igbo culture]] and Nsukka's own stand, he worked and is still working with his cabinet members now restricted only within [[Iheagu, Nigeria|Iheagu autonomous community]] as their own head.


Presently Nru n'ato Ezike Ekwuosu has two recognised traditional rulers and one '''Igwe elect''' namely; Slyvanus Arumah and Linus Okonkwo Atugwu, [[Tribal chief|Chief]] Paul Atanike for [[Iheagu, Nigeria|Iheagu autonomous community]], [[Ezema Nru|Ezema ne Edem autonomous community]] and [[Umuoyo Nru]] autonomous community respectively.
Presently Nru n'ato Ezike Ekwuosu has three recognised traditional rulers and one namely; HRH Slyvanus Arumah and HRH Linus Okonkwo Atugwu, HRH Paul Atanike for [[Iheagu, Nigeria|Iheagu autonomous community]], [[Ezema Nru|Ezema ne Edem autonomous community]] and Umuoyo autonomous community respectively.


The traditional rulers pick their cabinets predominantly from the various sub-communities making up their areas of jurisdiction either by elections or nominations within the villages involved.
The traditional rulers pick their cabinets predominantly from the various sub-communities making up their areas of jurisdiction either by elections or nominations within the villages involved.
[[File:Sunset_from_Nsukka_Highland.jpg|thumb|Beautiful sunset from Nsukka hill]]


==Occupations==
==Occupations==
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==Education==
==Education==
Some of the [[schools]] in Nru Nsukka Nsukka
Some of the [[schools]] in Nru Nsukka.
#Community [[secondary school]], Nru (former Boys [[secondary school]], Nru)
#Community [[secondary school]], Nru (former Boys [[secondary school]], Nru Nsukka)
#Central [[Primary School]], Nru/'''Ncheke'''
#Central [[Primary School]], Nru Nsukka/'''Ncheke'''
#Hillview [[Primary School]], Edem Nru
#Hillview [[Primary School]], Edem Nru Nsukka
#Union [[primary school]] (Eke-agu)Iheagu Nru
#Union [[primary school]] (Eke-agu)Iheagu Nru Nsukka
#Evangel [[Primary School]], [[Ezema|Otobogidi]]
#Evangel [[Primary School]], [[Ezema|Otobogidi]] Nru Nsukka.
#Hillview Unique Secondary School, Edem Nru
#Hillview Unique Secondary School, Edem Nru Nsukka.
#All Saints [[secondary school]], Nru
#All Saints [[secondary school]], Nru Nsukka.
#Holy Redeemer Catholic [[schools]] Nru
#Holy Redeemer Catholic [[schools]] Nru Nsukka.
#Amicus [[primary school]], Nru
#Amicus [[primary school]], Nru Nsukka.
#Royal Crown Academy Nsukka
#Royal Crown Academy Nsukka
#Modern [[secondary school]], Nsukka
#Modern [[secondary school]], Nsukka
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The body is made up of representatives from over 50villages that made up Nru Nsukka and some other representatives from the title holders.
The body is made up of representatives from over 50villages that made up Nru Nsukka and some other representatives from the title holders.


Igwe and his cabinet is the second main body in Nru. Igwe being the traditional ruler of Nru Nsukka has his cabinet selected from all the four sub-communities that formed Nru Nsukka. The royal chamber works in hand with the Nru Town Union and takes instruction from the body at rare cases.
Igwe and his cabinet is the second main body in Nru. Igwe being the traditional ruler of Nru Nsukka has his cabinet selected from all the four sub-communities that formed Nru Nsukka. The royal chamber works in hand with the Nru Town Union and takes instruction from the body at rare cases.


The Akpuaruas is the third body in Nru. This body, mostly made up of the eldest, contributes much in decision making with regards to Nru Nsukka and [[Nsukka]] in general. The [[Akpuruarua]] is composed of all the [[Onyishi]] (village heads in [[Nsukka]] culture are called Onyishi meaning the head. Onyishi must be the oldest man among his people) and the "'Oha'" (title holders).
The Akpuaruas is the third body in Nru. This body, mostly made up of the eldest, contributes much in decision making with regards to Nru Nsukka and [[Nsukka]] in general. The [[Akpuruarua]] is composed of all the [[Onyishi]] (village heads in [[Nsukka]] culture are called Onyishi meaning the head. Onyishi must be the oldest man among his people) and the "'Oha'" (title holders).
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==Social network==
==Social network==
Nru Nsukka has a [[Facebook]] page tagged "'Nru Autonomous Community, Nsukka"'.
Nru Nsukka has a [[Facebook]] page tagged "'Nru Nsukka"'.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
* http://www.unn.edu.ng/internals/staff/viewProfile/MjEw
* [http://www.unn.edu.ng/internals/staff/viewProfile/MjEw Prof. Asadu Charles Anija]
*A ward councilor from Nru Nsukka shelters a homeless and childless aged woman.
*[https://www.sunnewsonline.com/enugu-councillor-builds-house-for-childless-widow/ A ward councilor from Nru Nsukka shelters a homeless and childless aged woman.]
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* The name Nru Nsukka as published by 2012 edition of Enugu state government journal.
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/enugu-councillor-builds-house-for-childless-widow/
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** [http://www.sparc-nigeria.com › filesPDF, Web results, Enugu State Government Mandates and Structure - SPARC Nigeria]
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* The name Nru Nsukka as published by 2012 edition of Enugu state government journal.<ref name = "www.sparc-nigeria.com"> http://www.sparc-nigeria.com › filesPDF
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Enugu State Government Mandates and Structure - SPARC Nigeria</ref>


==[https://www.inecnigeria.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ENUGU.pdf External] links==
==External links==
# http://www.naijasky.com/nsukka/398/the-three-prominent-communities-in-nsukka/6311/
* http://www.naijasky.com/nsukka/398/the-three-prominent-communities-in-nsukka/6311/
#[http://www.ppsmbenugu.com.ng/school-directory/school/bss-nru community secondary school Nru website]
* [http://www.ppsmbenugu.com.ng/school-directory/school/bss-nru community secondary school Nru website]
# http://www.heyplaces.com.ng
* http://www.heyplaces.com.ng
# http://dailytimes.ng/enugu-timber-dealers-hail-passage-laws/ Hon. Celestine Ogbu speaker [[Nsukka]]
* http://dailytimes.ng/enugu-timber-dealers-hail-passage-laws/ Hon. Celestine Ogbu speaker [[Nsukka]]
#https://web.archive.org/web/20160923073743/http://www.enugustate.gov.ng/about-enugustate/
#https://web.archive.org/web/20160923073743/http://www.enugustate.gov.ng/about-enugustate/
# https://web.archive.org/web/20161014052905/https://thestarlite.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/royal-war-oha-nsukka-battles-igwe-okolo/ Slyvanus Arumah.
* https://web.archive.org/web/20161014052905/https://thestarlite.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/royal-war-oha-nsukka-battles-igwe-okolo/ Slyvanus Arumah.
#https://ww2.radionigeria.gov.ng/frnews-detail.php?ID=10361{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} [[Emmanuel Otti]].
* https://ww2.radionigeria.gov.ng/frnews-detail.php?ID=10361{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} [[Emmanuel Otti]].
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* http://m.vconnect.com/nsukka-medical-centre-nsukka-enugu_b1306196 Shown names of hospitals in Nru Nsukka
#https://www.unn.edu.ng/internals/staff/viewProfile/MjEw Prof. Asadu Charles Anija
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* http://www.ebeano.org/LocalGovernments.html
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#http://m.vconnect.com/nsukka-medical-centre-nsukka-enugu_b1306196 Shown names of hospitals in Nru Nsukka
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* http://nsukkacatholicdiocese.org/nsukka-deanery.html Holy Redeemer Parish Nru Nsukka
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#http://www.ebeano.org/LocalGovernments.html
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* https://thenationonlineng.net/nsukka-plans-to-build-chamber/
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#http://nsukkacatholicdiocese.org/nsukka-deanery.html Holy Redeemer Parish Nru Nsukka
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* https://puoreports.ng/2018/11/12/gov-ugwuanyi-has-met-our-expectation-says-renowned-transport-magnet-dr-sam-maduka-onyishi/ [[Atugwu Linus Okonkwo]] crowned [[Igwe]] [[Ezema Nru|Ezema ne Edem]]
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#https://thenationonlineng.net/nsukka-plans-to-build-chamber/
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* [https://www.inecnigeria.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ENUGU.pdf INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION, STATE: ENUGU]
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#https://puoreports.ng/2018/11/12/gov-ugwuanyi-has-met-our-expectation-says-renowned-transport-magnet-dr-sam-maduka-onyishi/ [[Atugwu Linus Okonkwo]] crowned [[Igwe]] [[Ezema Nru|Ezema ne Edem]]


[[Category:Populated places in Enugu State]]
[[Category:Populated places in Enugu State]]
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Nru Nsukka
Nru na-ato Ezike Ekweosu
Suburban
Nickname: 
Nru Manu
Nru Nsukka is located in Nigeria
Nru Nsukka
Nru Nsukka
Location in the state of Enugu
Coordinates: 6°51′24″N 7°23′45″E / 6.85667°N 7.39583°E / 6.85667; 7.39583
Country Nigeria
StateEnugu State
LGANsukka
Government
 • Nru NsukkaNru Nsukka Town Union (NNTU), Traditional Rulers In Council
 • H.R.H.Igwe Sylvanus Arumah

Igwe Linus. O. Atugwu

Igwe Paul Atanike
Elevation
1,810 ft (550 m)
Time zoneWAT
6-digit postal code
410101
ISO 3166 codeNG.EN.NS
ClimateAw
Websitenaijasky.com/nsukka/398/the-three-prominent-communities-in-nsukka/6311/

Nru Nsukka is a suburb located in Nsukka town. Nru Nsukka is one of the former old three autonomous communities: Mkpunanor, Nru and Ihe n'Owerre that made up the Nsukka urban area. Nru Nsukka having been upgraded to a suburban area was split into three newer autonomous communities with newly installed traditional rulers. Since 2018, the suburb is now made up of Iheagu Nru autonomous community with its traditional ruler as Sylvanus Arumah, Ezema ne Edem autonomous community with its traditional ruler as Linus.O. Atugwu and the youngest being Umuoyo Nru autonomous community with Paul Atanike as its traditional ruler elect.

Nru Nsukka is predominantly farmers and craftsmen, known for agriculture. The town has common boundaries with Ede-Oballa, Orba, Eha-Alumona town, Ikeagwu Village (where Voice FM Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria 96.7Mhz is located) Isiakpu and Ihe n'Owerre Nsukka.

Hospitals in Nru

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  1. Good Shepherd hospital. This is a private hospital owned by Dr. Uzor. The hospital is situated behind Fen park hotels Ugwu-Nkwo.
  2. Nsukka Medical Center, Ugwu-Nkwo, Nru Nsukka. This is owned by Dr. Oguonu.
  3. General Hospital. This is located at the boundary between Nru Nsukka and Ede-Oballa.
  4. Various other health facilities such as maternity homes are in place too.

Communities/villages

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Lush vegetation in Nsukka
Lush vegetation in Nsukka

Nru Nsukka is made up of 4 communities which are traditionally referred to as being three in number. Thus the name-Nru n'ato.

The communities arranged in order of age/seniority are: Iheagu, Ezema n' Edem and Umuoyo. Ezema and Edem are referred as one community. Ezema and Edem are referred or pronounced as "Ezema ne Edem" meaning Ezema and Edem. Each of these communities has a minimum of ten villages each.

Each of the communities are headed by its development unions, traditional rulers cum village heads (Onyishi) instituted by the various communities separately.

Villages are headed by the Onyishi who must be the oldest man in the village. The position is never campaigned for nor contested for. Once the present Onyishi is dead, any other male following him by age takes over.

Nsukka settlement with dense vegetation (forest region)

Royal homes

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Nru Nsukka has 3 traditional rulers installed not long ago Following the emergence and declaration of new autonomous communities carved out of the old Nru Community by the present Enugu state government Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

The pioneer traditional ruler of Nru is Igwe Sylvanus Arumah(Eze udo 1 of Nru) as the Igbo culture and Nsukka's own stand, he worked and is still working with his cabinet members now restricted only within Iheagu autonomous community as their own head.

Presently Nru n'ato Ezike Ekwuosu has three recognised traditional rulers and one namely; HRH Slyvanus Arumah and HRH Linus Okonkwo Atugwu, HRH Paul Atanike for Iheagu autonomous community, Ezema ne Edem autonomous community and Umuoyo autonomous community respectively.

The traditional rulers pick their cabinets predominantly from the various sub-communities making up their areas of jurisdiction either by elections or nominations within the villages involved.

Beautiful sunset from Nsukka hill

Occupations

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The major occupation in Nru is farming, and trading. The area is also dominated by artisans who engage in various forms of handiworks such as blacksmithing in Amora in Ezema Nru, building works. On the area of farming, the people of Edem Nru and some parts of Iheagu specialized in cattle rearing and sales. In addition, Nrunians also have academics and professionals in diverse fields. The community has produced just one professor Prof. Asadu Anija Charles Livinus.

Education

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Some of the schools in Nru Nsukka.

  1. Community secondary school, Nru (former Boys secondary school, Nru Nsukka)
  2. Central Primary School, Nru Nsukka/Ncheke
  3. Hillview Primary School, Edem Nru Nsukka
  4. Union primary school (Eke-agu)Iheagu Nru Nsukka
  5. Evangel Primary School, Otobogidi Nru Nsukka.
  6. Hillview Unique Secondary School, Edem Nru Nsukka.
  7. All Saints secondary school, Nru Nsukka.
  8. Holy Redeemer Catholic schools Nru Nsukka.
  9. Amicus primary school, Nru Nsukka.
  10. Royal Crown Academy Nsukka
  11. Modern secondary school, Nsukka
  12. City comprehensive school Nsukka.

Presently, Nru has just one government-owned secondary school.

Heads/organizations

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Vital bodies in Nru are: Nru Town Union, Igwes and their cabinets, Akpuruarua Nru and Nru Youths, Umu Ada. Nru Town Union was formerly known and addressed as Nru Development Union. This body was established in Nru in the early 90s. Nru Town Union determines and directs most of the day-to-day affairs in Nru. Nru Town Union presently(2019) is headed by Chief Simon Agboeze. Simon Agboeze is from Umuoyo Nru. The body is made up of representatives from over 50villages that made up Nru Nsukka and some other representatives from the title holders.

Igwe and his cabinet is the second main body in Nru. Igwe being the traditional ruler of Nru Nsukka has his cabinet selected from all the four sub-communities that formed Nru Nsukka. The royal chamber works in hand with the Nru Town Union and takes instruction from the body at rare cases.

The Akpuaruas is the third body in Nru. This body, mostly made up of the eldest, contributes much in decision making with regards to Nru Nsukka and Nsukka in general. The Akpuruarua is composed of all the Onyishi (village heads in Nsukka culture are called Onyishi meaning the head. Onyishi must be the oldest man among his people) and the "'Oha'" (title holders).

"'Nru Youths Association"' is the fourth body in Nru. Though the body has representatives from all the villages in Nru.

Social network

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Nru Nsukka has a Facebook page tagged "'Nru Nsukka"'.

References

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  1. ^ Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette (15 May 2007). "Legal Notice on Publication of the Details of the Breakdown of the National and State Provisional Totals 2006 Census" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
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  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20160923073743/http://www.enugustate.gov.ng/about-enugustate/
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