Oyi
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Oyi is a Local Government Area and city in Anambra State
, Nigeria
. It is home to the Oyi people.
The origin of Oyi people is the same for all the "OLU" sub group of the Eri-Awka Igbo. The Olus are the distinct river-side Igbo
people of the lower Anambra plain (Anambra River Basin), encompassing the entire old Anambra Division of the 1920s to the 80s, parts of today's Awka North
LGA of Anambra State and the excision of the former Uzo-Uwani LGA of now Enugu
State. A number of Olu people also speak Igala
language. In fact, Igala kingdom is considered to have been founded by an Olu 'refugee' prince. Olu trace their origin to Eri
(Eru, Nri, Nru). Onitsha
and Ogbaru
areas by character and dialect
, are sometimes considered as Olu (though with specific associations). It is said that the more ancient forms of Igbo Tradition and Cultural practices like music, marriage ceremony and religious worships are those still practiced by the Olu.
Lifestyle:
Anthropology
-wise, Oyi people like other Olu people are usually tall, care-free and socially progressive people (Read the 'burial of Oramalidike' and discourse of the Head of the Nze-Na-Ozo with Ozo initiates (Ndi-Nze) in 'Ozo Title: An Ancestral Club In The Igbo Culture by C.N.C Igboegbuna, published by Snaap Press, Enugu 1984). Olu life used to be nature-centered (agrarian of 'water' and land) until the whiteman upset all that with his "civilisation" (Read Things Fall Apart (1958); No Longer At Ease (1960) and Arrow of God (1964) all by Chinua Achebe
, Heinemann African Writers Series. See also Political structures in the novel (Things Fall Apart#cite note-12). Olu or riverine Igbo have very elaborate ceremonies, festivities and roles. They are quite egalitarian in belief and republican in their political pursuits. Olus practice a Jewish-like Kabbalah
(Cabbala) system of self-actualisation which is embedded in the apical Nze-na-Ozo tradition of "Onye chizue; o bulu Mmoo, bulukwa Mmadu". Translated, this simply says that the Ozo initiation is a threshold vista of self-distinction that transforms the initiates into both man and spirit or "spirit-man". This ancient Ozo system called Ozo-Atulukpa-Okala was instituted in Umunya
as far back as the late 16th Century by a war chieftain named Igboegbunammadu Onenulu (Ozo-Odezulu-Igbo l). He equally bequeated the title to his friends within the Olu sub-clans, from Ogbunike to Awkuzu
and it is severally called and known as 'Ozo-Ndi-Ichie,' 'Nnekwu Ozo,' etc.
Council history:
Oyi is a Local Government Area of Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. The towns that make up the local government are Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Awkuzu, Ogbunike, Umunya and Nteje. Oyi is in the epicenter of the present Anambra State and was first created by the Civilian Administration of Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo in the 1980s with Umunya as its Headquarters. It took its name from the pacific and famous Oyi River that flows northwards into Omambala (Anambra River
).
When the military sacked the civilian administration of Alhaji Shehu Shagari
under which Chief Nwobodo was governor in 1983, Oyi and its constituent towns were drawn back into the old Anambra Local Government Area with Otuocha as headquarters. Later, under the administration of Col Nnameka Akonobi as Governor under Gen Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, Enugu
became a State and the former Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area towns of Omor
, Omasi, Umueje, Umelum, Igbakwu, Umumbo, Anaku
and Ifite Ogwari were merged with their more "Olu" brothers in Oyi. Nteje became the headquarters and has remained so even after the excision of the towns into now Ayamelum
Local Government Area.
AWKUZU: Okuzu Ibilibe Ogada (Okuzu of swarming locust fame).
NTEJE: Nteje Abogu (Nteje of non-belligerent nature).
OGBUNIKE: Ogbunike-Iguedo (Ogbunike, son of Iguedo).
NKWELLE-EZUNAKA: Nkwele, son of Ezunaka (a wealthy craft artist).
http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5174/, listed by UNESCO
as a world Heritage Site. The cave is situated in the Ogba hills, across the Ugwu-Aga Escarpment, Umunya by the Enugu/Onitsha Expressway. It lies in the coordinates of N06 11 11 and E06 54 21.
Umunya Aparition Site: Umunya Aparition Site during the "Messages" in the 90s, is considered the highest human traffic to the Eastern Nigeria, since the visits of Pope John Paul II
to Onitsha. The Site is esconced within the Mmili Nwaonye Artificial Spring of Iyi-Ogwe Farm by the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway, Umunya. It hosts a moderate Catholic
Chapel
, used by tourists to conduct prayers and adoration.
Urunda Crescendo:This scenic depression is a wonderful expression of a 'natural stadium'. It lies depressed to the Ugwu-Aga table, close to the Ogba. It has a cool spring and a youth center. There are meanders of brooks and streams across the area and one of them enters a hole to 'the unknown'.
HRH Igwe (Prof) J.C. Menakayahttp://books.google.com/books?id=ZTNOEimkkEcC&pg=PA30&lpg=PA30&dq=J.C.+Menakaya&source=bl&ots=HculEsAIBo&sig=LDszJ1taIH1_GRPJpApABnr-3bo&hl=en&ei=g8lqS7H0FYH-sQP2mMGYAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAcQ6AEwADgK#v=onepage&q=J.C.%20Menakaya&f=false -First Igbo Education Officer http://jcmedufoundation.org/Lecture1.html; Rt. Hon. Dr. Chuba Okadigbo
-former Senate President and Vice Presidential Candidate of All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP); Most Rev. Dr Emmanuel Otteh - Catholic Bishop (Emeritus) of the Diocese of Issele-Uku
; The Most Rev. Dr. Maxwell Anikwenwa OFR -Retired Anglican Archbishop on the Niger; Rev. Paul Nwachukwu -General Superintendent, Grace of God Church, Inc.; Dr. Ndubuisi Tim Menakaya -former Federal Minister of Health; Prof I.C.I. Okafor -a Material Scientist; Cyprian Ekwensi
, MFR
-Accomplished Writer/Poet http://www.africanloft.com/cyprian-ekwensi-1921-2007-fare-thee-well/; Pete Edochie
, MON
- Art Commentator and Actor; Dr. Chike Obidigbo -Industralist, Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/ceomagazine/2009/aug/10/ceomagazine-10-08-2009-001.htm; Ogbuefi C.N.C. Igboegbuna (ODELORA) -Author and book publisher; Mrs Oyibo Odinammadu, MON http://ugobueze.blogspot.com/2005/02/profile-of-mrs-oyibo-ekwulo-odinamadu.html -First Republic Politician and former Vice Presidential Candidate of the defunct Unity Party of Nigerian (UPN
); Chief Tochukwu Onwubufo, SAN -former Solicitor General of Nigeria; Akunwafo Ezigbo Obiligbo -Folklore Musician; Mr. Mcroy Chilokwu -Administrator; Prof. Augustine Ilochi Okafor, SAN -Politician and former Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, Awka
; Dr. Okechukwu Odunze, PhD -former Chairman, Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Oko; Hon Celestine Nnaemeka Ughanze -Politician (former member, Federal House of Reps); Chief Mike Nwakalo -Politician, etc.
Oyi/Ayamelum is a Federal Constituency represented by Hon Chinedu Eluemuno at the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja. Oyi have had many Council Chairmen including Chief Okonkwo Onuigbo (from Omor), Barr Solomon Ekwenze and Hon. Edwin Aghadiuno.
Oyi hosts the Tansian University and NYSC Orientation Camp, Umunya; St Monica's College (formerly, Teachers Training College), Ogbunike; Anambra Integrated Agric Farm and St Stephen's Catholic Brotherhood, Nkwelle-Ezunaka (near the Basilica
of Holy Trinity, Onitsha).
Anambra State
Anambra is a state in south-eastern Nigeria. Its name is an anglicized version of the original 'Oma Mbala', the native name of the Anambra River. The Capital and the Seat of Government is Awka. Onitsha and Nnewi are the biggest commercial and industrial cities, respectively. The state's theme is...
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. It is home to the Oyi people.
History
Oral history:The origin of Oyi people is the same for all the "OLU" sub group of the Eri-Awka Igbo. The Olus are the distinct river-side Igbo
Igbo people
Igbo people, also referred to as the Ibo, Ebo, Eboans or Heebo are an ethnic group living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria. They speak Igbo, which includes various Igboid languages and dialects; today, a majority of them speak English alongside Igbo as a result of British colonialism...
people of the lower Anambra plain (Anambra River Basin), encompassing the entire old Anambra Division of the 1920s to the 80s, parts of today's Awka North
Awka North
Awka North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Awba Ofemili, Ugbene, Ebenebe, Achalla , Urum, Amanasa, Amanuke, Isu Aniocha, Mgbakwu, Ugbenu.- References :...
LGA of Anambra State and the excision of the former Uzo-Uwani LGA of now Enugu
Enugu
Enugu is the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in the southeastern area of Nigeria and is largely populated by members of the Igbo ethnic group. The city has a population of 722,664 according to the 2006 Nigerian census. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Enu Ugwu...
State. A number of Olu people also speak Igala
Igala
Igala are an ethnic group of Nigeria. Igala practice a number of different religions, including animism, Christianity, and Islam.The home of the Igala people is situated east of the river Niger and Benue confluence and astride the Niger in Lokoja, Kogi state of Nigeria...
language. In fact, Igala kingdom is considered to have been founded by an Olu 'refugee' prince. Olu trace their origin to Eri
Eri
Eri can refer to:* Eri , a Japanese feminine given name* Erie International Airport in Erie, Pennsylvania, IATA airport code* Eri, a biblical figure* Eri , the progenitor of the Nri-Igbo* Eri, a type of silk from Assam, India...
(Eru, Nri, Nru). Onitsha
Onitsha
Onitsha is a city, a commercial, educational, and religious center and river port on the eastern bank of the Niger river in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria....
and Ogbaru
Ogbaru
Ogbaru is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria, an Igbo land subgroup. Towns that make up the local government are Atani, Akili-Ogidi, Akili-Ozizor, Amiyi, Mputu, Obeagwe, Ohita, Odekpe, Ogbakugba, Ochuche Umuodu, Ossomala, Ogwu-aniocha, Umunankwo, Umuzu, Okpoko, Ogwu...
areas by character and dialect
Dialect
The term dialect is used in two distinct ways, even by linguists. One usage refers to a variety of a language that is a characteristic of a particular group of the language's speakers. The term is applied most often to regional speech patterns, but a dialect may also be defined by other factors,...
, are sometimes considered as Olu (though with specific associations). It is said that the more ancient forms of Igbo Tradition and Cultural practices like music, marriage ceremony and religious worships are those still practiced by the Olu.
Lifestyle:
Anthropology
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The term "anthropology" is from the Greek anthrōpos , "man", understood to mean mankind or humanity, and -logia , "discourse" or "study", and was first used in 1501 by German...
-wise, Oyi people like other Olu people are usually tall, care-free and socially progressive people (Read the 'burial of Oramalidike' and discourse of the Head of the Nze-Na-Ozo with Ozo initiates (Ndi-Nze) in 'Ozo Title: An Ancestral Club In The Igbo Culture by C.N.C Igboegbuna, published by Snaap Press, Enugu 1984). Olu life used to be nature-centered (agrarian of 'water' and land) until the whiteman upset all that with his "civilisation" (Read Things Fall Apart (1958); No Longer At Ease (1960) and Arrow of God (1964) all by Chinua Achebe
Chinua Achebe
Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe popularly known as Chinua Achebe is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic...
, Heinemann African Writers Series. See also Political structures in the novel (Things Fall Apart#cite note-12). Olu or riverine Igbo have very elaborate ceremonies, festivities and roles. They are quite egalitarian in belief and republican in their political pursuits. Olus practice a Jewish-like Kabbalah
Kabbalah
Kabbalah/Kabala is a discipline and school of thought concerned with the esoteric aspect of Rabbinic Judaism. It was systematized in 11th-13th century Hachmei Provence and Spain, and again after the Expulsion from Spain, in 16th century Ottoman Palestine...
(Cabbala) system of self-actualisation which is embedded in the apical Nze-na-Ozo tradition of "Onye chizue; o bulu Mmoo, bulukwa Mmadu". Translated, this simply says that the Ozo initiation is a threshold vista of self-distinction that transforms the initiates into both man and spirit or "spirit-man". This ancient Ozo system called Ozo-Atulukpa-Okala was instituted in Umunya
Umunya
Umunya is an Olu Town and one of the five [5] communities that make up Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State Nigeria; it is bordered by six neighbors: Ifite-Dunu, Awkuzu, Nteje, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Ogbunike, and Umudioka. In the south lies Umudioka, Idenmili LGA, and Ifite-Dunu, Njikoka LGA; in...
as far back as the late 16th Century by a war chieftain named Igboegbunammadu Onenulu (Ozo-Odezulu-Igbo l). He equally bequeated the title to his friends within the Olu sub-clans, from Ogbunike to Awkuzu
Awkuzu
Awkuzu is a town in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra state of Nigeria.-Origin:The story of Origin of Awkuzu is not quite clear. A school of thought believes Awkuzu was one of the progenies of the fifth child of Eri his only daughter called Iguedo, who is also said to have born the founders of ...
and it is severally called and known as 'Ozo-Ndi-Ichie,' 'Nnekwu Ozo,' etc.
Council history:
Oyi is a Local Government Area of Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. The towns that make up the local government are Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Awkuzu, Ogbunike, Umunya and Nteje. Oyi is in the epicenter of the present Anambra State and was first created by the Civilian Administration of Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo in the 1980s with Umunya as its Headquarters. It took its name from the pacific and famous Oyi River that flows northwards into Omambala (Anambra River
Anambra River
The Anambra River flows 210 km into the Niger River and is found in Anambra, Nigeria. The river is the most important feeder of the River Niger below Lokoja. The flow of the Anambra river is released into the Atlantic through various outlets forming the 25,000 km2 Niger Delta region....
).
When the military sacked the civilian administration of Alhaji Shehu Shagari
Shehu Shagari
Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, Turakin Sakkwato served as the President of Nigeria's Second Republic , after the handover of power by General Olusegun Obasanjo's military government....
under which Chief Nwobodo was governor in 1983, Oyi and its constituent towns were drawn back into the old Anambra Local Government Area with Otuocha as headquarters. Later, under the administration of Col Nnameka Akonobi as Governor under Gen Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, Enugu
Enugu
Enugu is the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in the southeastern area of Nigeria and is largely populated by members of the Igbo ethnic group. The city has a population of 722,664 according to the 2006 Nigerian census. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Enu Ugwu...
became a State and the former Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area towns of Omor
Omor
Omor in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra state is on the shores of the Omambala River. It is thought to be geographically the largest town in Anambra closely followed by Agulu...
, Omasi, Umueje, Umelum, Igbakwu, Umumbo, Anaku
Anaku
Anaku is a kata derived from Ananku . It is translated as Expression Pivoting Form, Pivoting Swallow Form, or more the archaic, Swallow Pivoting on a Beach Overlooking the Sunset in the Middle of the Afternoon Form...
and Ifite Ogwari were merged with their more "Olu" brothers in Oyi. Nteje became the headquarters and has remained so even after the excision of the towns into now Ayamelum
Ayamelum
Ayamelum is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Omor, Umueje, Omasi, Igbakwu, Umumbo, Anaku, Umuerum, Ifite Ogwari.-References:* dated July 21, 2007; accessed October 4, 2007...
Local Government Area.
Etiological Appellations for Towns in Oyi
UMUNYA: Ebo N'Eli, Nwajeli Mba-Ezi-N'abo-gbali-Onye-Ora ghalii (A town of ten settlements, Trendsetter of Peace).AWKUZU: Okuzu Ibilibe Ogada (Okuzu of swarming locust fame).
NTEJE: Nteje Abogu (Nteje of non-belligerent nature).
OGBUNIKE: Ogbunike-Iguedo (Ogbunike, son of Iguedo).
NKWELLE-EZUNAKA: Nkwele, son of Ezunaka (a wealthy craft artist).
Popular places and sites
Ogbunike Caves: The most popular place of visit in Oyi is the Ogbunike CavesOgbunike Caves
The Ogbunike Caves are located in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria.-Site description:Located in a valley blanketed by tropical rain forest, the collection of caves has been in use over centuries by local people for whom it has particular spiritual significance...
http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5174/, listed by UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
as a world Heritage Site. The cave is situated in the Ogba hills, across the Ugwu-Aga Escarpment, Umunya by the Enugu/Onitsha Expressway. It lies in the coordinates of N06 11 11 and E06 54 21.
Umunya Aparition Site: Umunya Aparition Site during the "Messages" in the 90s, is considered the highest human traffic to the Eastern Nigeria, since the visits of Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
to Onitsha. The Site is esconced within the Mmili Nwaonye Artificial Spring of Iyi-Ogwe Farm by the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway, Umunya. It hosts a moderate Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
Chapel
Chapel
A chapel is a building used by Christians as a place of fellowship and worship. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a church, college, hospital, palace, prison or funeral home, located on board a military or commercial ship, or it may be an entirely free-standing building,...
, used by tourists to conduct prayers and adoration.
Urunda Crescendo:This scenic depression is a wonderful expression of a 'natural stadium'. It lies depressed to the Ugwu-Aga table, close to the Ogba. It has a cool spring and a youth center. There are meanders of brooks and streams across the area and one of them enters a hole to 'the unknown'.
Prominent citizens
The illustrious children of Oyi include:HRH Igwe (Prof) J.C. Menakayahttp://books.google.com/books?id=ZTNOEimkkEcC&pg=PA30&lpg=PA30&dq=J.C.+Menakaya&source=bl&ots=HculEsAIBo&sig=LDszJ1taIH1_GRPJpApABnr-3bo&hl=en&ei=g8lqS7H0FYH-sQP2mMGYAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAcQ6AEwADgK#v=onepage&q=J.C.%20Menakaya&f=false -First Igbo Education Officer http://jcmedufoundation.org/Lecture1.html; Rt. Hon. Dr. Chuba Okadigbo
Chuba Okadigbo
Dr. Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo , was President of the Nigeria Senate. He was sometimes referred to as Oyi of Oyi in reference to his local government council area ; he also held numerous political positions in the Nigeria government...
-former Senate President and Vice Presidential Candidate of All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP); Most Rev. Dr Emmanuel Otteh - Catholic Bishop (Emeritus) of the Diocese of Issele-Uku
Issele-Uku
Issele-Uku is a city in Nigeria's Delta State and headquarters for the Local Government Area of Aniocha North, It is also the Episcopal See of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku. It has its own post office and is served by the nearby new Asaba International Airport...
; The Most Rev. Dr. Maxwell Anikwenwa OFR -Retired Anglican Archbishop on the Niger; Rev. Paul Nwachukwu -General Superintendent, Grace of God Church, Inc.; Dr. Ndubuisi Tim Menakaya -former Federal Minister of Health; Prof I.C.I. Okafor -a Material Scientist; Cyprian Ekwensi
Cyprian Ekwensi
Cyprian Ekwensi, MFR was a Nigerian short story writer and author of children's books.-Early life, education and family:Ekwensi, an Igbo, was born in Minna, Niger State...
, MFR
MFR
MFR may refer to:* Marine Forces Reserve* Mass flow rate* Medical first responder* Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, one of the Nigerian National Honours* Memorandum for [the] record* Methanofuran* Minimum funding requirement...
-Accomplished Writer/Poet http://www.africanloft.com/cyprian-ekwensi-1921-2007-fare-thee-well/; Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie is a Nigerian actor. A devout Catholic, he is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, by both Movie Awards and Movie Magic’s Africa Magic Cable network...
, MON
Mon
-Places:* Mon State, a subdivision of Burma* Mon, Nagaland, a town in India* Mon District, Nagaland, India* Mon, Switzerland, a village in the Grisons* Isle of Anglesey or Môn, an island and county of Wales* Møn, an island of Denmark...
- Art Commentator and Actor; Dr. Chike Obidigbo -Industralist, Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/ceomagazine/2009/aug/10/ceomagazine-10-08-2009-001.htm; Ogbuefi C.N.C. Igboegbuna (ODELORA) -Author and book publisher; Mrs Oyibo Odinammadu, MON http://ugobueze.blogspot.com/2005/02/profile-of-mrs-oyibo-ekwulo-odinamadu.html -First Republic Politician and former Vice Presidential Candidate of the defunct Unity Party of Nigerian (UPN
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
); Chief Tochukwu Onwubufo, SAN -former Solicitor General of Nigeria; Akunwafo Ezigbo Obiligbo -Folklore Musician; Mr. Mcroy Chilokwu -Administrator; Prof. Augustine Ilochi Okafor, SAN -Politician and former Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe , usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe and popularly known as "Zik", was one of the leading figures of modern Nigerian nationalism who became the first President of Nigeria after Nigeria secured its independence from the United Kingdom on 1 October 1960; holding the...
University, Awka
Awka
Awka is the capital of Anambra State, Nigeria with an estimated population of 301,657 Nigerian census. The city is located about 600 miles east of Lagos in the centre of the densely-populated Igbo heartland in southeastern Nigeria...
; Dr. Okechukwu Odunze, PhD -former Chairman, Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Oko; Hon Celestine Nnaemeka Ughanze -Politician (former member, Federal House of Reps); Chief Mike Nwakalo -Politician, etc.
Oyi/Ayamelum is a Federal Constituency represented by Hon Chinedu Eluemuno at the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja. Oyi have had many Council Chairmen including Chief Okonkwo Onuigbo (from Omor), Barr Solomon Ekwenze and Hon. Edwin Aghadiuno.
Oyi hosts the Tansian University and NYSC Orientation Camp, Umunya; St Monica's College (formerly, Teachers Training College), Ogbunike; Anambra Integrated Agric Farm and St Stephen's Catholic Brotherhood, Nkwelle-Ezunaka (near the Basilica
Basilica
The Latin word basilica , was originally used to describe a Roman public building, usually located in the forum of a Roman town. Public basilicas began to appear in Hellenistic cities in the 2nd century BC.The term was also applied to buildings used for religious purposes...
of Holy Trinity, Onitsha).