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KNOW YOUR COMMUNITIES (2):

UMUOSU COMMUNITY

Umuosu is a peaceful community occupying the South Central Zone of Ubakala. The name Umuosu is derived from UmuOsulọgụ (decendants of Osulọgụ). Osulọgụ is believed to be the patriarch and founder of the present day Umuosu Community.

Umuosu is characterised by fertile, majorly flat topography. It is bordered by Umuogo (North), Laguru (West), Ipupe (East) and Umuọgụ Isiala Ngwa (Far South).

As a result of foresightedness and love for education by their forefathers, Umuosu indigenes are amongst the foremost and most educated and exposed in Ubakala. Umuosu is blessed with intelligent and hardworking professionals from all walks of life. Umuosu has produced so many illustrious sons and daughters. Prominent amongst them (past and present) are: Chief James A. Ezeribe - Former Chairman, Odida Anyanwu County Council, Chief Tony Ukasanya - Former Chairman, Abia State PDP and member PDP Board of Trustees, Iroakazi Ephraim - First Executive Chairman, Umuahia South LGA, Chief Charles Ekwueme - Former TC Chairman Umuahia South LGA - just to mention but a few.

Umuosu is made up of eight villages​ namely: Ụmụlụ, Ụmụta, Ụmụamadi, Okwurulevo, Ụmụime, Ụmụariọ, Ụmụokorie, and Ụmụokereke.

Umuosu is the pride of Ubakala and a force to reckon with whenever important decisions are being considered and taken in the clan. Umuosu enjoys quality rapport, respect and recognition in the comity of communities within and without Ubakala.

Chukwuka Louis