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Emlproperties:
You are wrong. It’s the same thing.

Emlproperties:
You are wrong. It’s the same thing. What she spoke there is the tongue in Uli, Amorka and other parts of Ihiala. Maybe the spelling got you confused. It’s even the same dialect someone from Uga, Umunze in Aguata speaks. Got to the above villages and you’ll understand clearly.

Bialegend:
[s]Stop posting this eyesore you call city. You should be ashamed of these photos. When Biafra is restored, all these useless structures will be torn down and structures that mankind will marvel at constructed[/s].

pazienza:
Umunze are in Orumba South and not Aguata.

Bialegend:
It is not. You are neither from both axis then. Perhaps, you are not even Igbo.

oilyngbati:
Are you surprised? He’s a bonafide member of the mor.0nic IPOB. They are very good at promoting and ass.licking minorities, while denigrating major tribes in Nigeria. The major tribe hated most by these brainless clowns called Ipob is Igbo. Imagine a grown up fool like the Ikengawo spewing trash here about another Igbo group? Who needs an external enemy when you have an ipob (internet peoples of Biafra)....apologies to Ojiofor here.

Emlproperties:
Orlu City
Despite our flaws we’ll get there.

Below are the inner city roads of Orlu town

Emlproperties:
You are wrong. It’s the same thing. What she spoke there is the tongue in Uli, Amorka and other parts of Ihiala. Maybe the spelling got you confused. It’s even the same dialect someone from Uga, Umunze in Aguata speaks. Got to the above villages and you’ll understand clearly.

Emlproperties:
Yes of course, but they still Ndi Aguata. Its what we call them.

pazienza:
You will never see him in Igbo vs Bini, Igbo vs Ijaw , Igbo vs Igala or Igbo vs Yoruba posts.

He would rather hide from such threads and major in clanish fights within Igboland, purely cowardice behavior. Agu uno is exactly what we call his type.
Imagine helping Ayegba to propagate Igala land grab in Anambra.

Alu melu.

pazienza:
Umunze are in Orumba South and not Aguata.

Bialegend:
People of Uga speak same dialect as those of Akokwa and slightly same as those from Aro NdiIzuogu. Their dialect has nothing in common with people of Njaba, Isu, Amiri, Umuaka, Okw'udo and others.

Bialegend:
This dialect is spoken in the axis of Nkwerre, Isu, Njaba, Amiri, Umuaka, e.t.c and is quite different from what is spoken in Ihiala, Ihioma, Awo idemiri e.t.c, yet all are lumped together as Orlu.

Emlproperties:
History
The place known as Orlu zone or Imo west senatorial district comprises 12 LGA. Although under Imo state, majority of the local government and her people have overtime forged a strong political bond.

The LGA that comprises the zone used to be under one old Orlu division in the colonial era. But due to the policy of decentralization, new LGA’s were created to give the large population a sense of belonging.

It is important to note that the likes of Onuimo (now in Okigwe zone), Ihiala, parts of Aguata, Nnewi South, and Orumba (all in Anambra) that were once under the old Orlu division are not part of the current make-up of Orlu. Each of them now fall under different zones and states.

The LGA that makes up present Orlu zone are as follows:

1. Orlu
2. Orsu
3. Oru west
4. Oru east
5. Oguta
6. Ideato north
7. Ideato south
8. Ohaji/Egbema
9. Nwangele
10. Isu
11. Njaba
12. Nkwerre

The Orlu Identity
Orlu senatorial zone should not be confused with Orlu which is both a town and a local government area. Orlu itself is a name of a village called Orlu Gedegum with an Igwe Orlu from the house of Achilonu. But don't get confused when a person from Isu LGA for instance tells you that he’s from Orlu. Why?

The reason is because people in the the 12 LGA regard themselves as Orlu people; they do same till today despite the differences in the local government names.

Why The Soul of Igboland
Orlu got the tag at the end of the Biafran war. It was the last place that surrendered during the war. As a matter of fact, many people never wanted to surrender even after the Biafran army had dropped their weapons. While Amandugba in Isu LGA was the last capital of the defunct Biafra, the Uli airstrip in Ihiala a few miles from Orlu town was were Ojukwu escaped on exile. Uli was reknowed for flying Biafran children to refugee camps in Gabon and was the last hope of Ndigbo for Catholic relief material during the war. The symbolism of Orlu surrendering shows that if you must capture Igboland, you must make sure Orlu is defeated before proclaiming victory.

Origin
Orlu people are mainly of Isu stock of the Igbo people. However, there are also people with Oru, Orsu, Aro, Ukwuani and Ikwerre heritage. People from Oguta town (not Oguta LGA) are of the same stock with Ndiosimili Ukwuani people of Delta state with similar spoken dialect. Ohaji share same kinship with the Ikwerre. Orsu people share same heritage with those from Nnewi south; the Oru’s on the other hand are the same kins with people from Ihiala, while Ideato have same links with people from Aguata.

Cultural Festival
The popular festivals celebrated by people of this zone are thus:
1. New Yam festival (Iriji/Iwaji/Omerife)
2. Owu (pronounced Oghu)
3. Mmanwu
4. Ekeleke
5. Ikeji
6. Okorosha
7. Okonko
8. Ebuebu

Language
Orlu people speak the Isuama dialect of the Igbo language. Though variations exist in some communities, but are mutually understandable by all. In Oguta town for instance, their dialect is similar to what is spoken in Aboh Delta state and Ndoni Rivers state. The dialect spoken in Ohaji is similar to what is spoken in Ikwerre. However the rest of Orlu people speak mutually intelligible dialect to what is spoken in the rest of Imo state as well as Ihiala LGA, Nnewi South, Aguata and Orumba LGA’s of Anambra state.

Industry
Orlu people are prominent in the pharmaceutical industry. There are also a lot of them doing several businesses in major Nigerian cities. In the village however, farming, trading and fishing are the main occupation.

Economy
Orlu zone boast the oil producing communities of Imo state. The oil wells and gas pipelines in the Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru west LGA’s are the main oil producing areas in Imo state. Although Ngor-Okpala, Owerri west and Ikeduru LGA’s under Owerri zone are marked as oil bearing, but they are yet to be tapped by the state.

In 2006, Addax petroleum the Canadanian prospecting oil firm struck oil in the Njaba river basin. But the area is still untapped and will be a future goldmine for the state.https://www.ogj.com/exploration-development/article/17276224/addax-reports-oil-discovery-in-nigeria

Agriculture
Orlu boast large plantation of cashew, palm oil and other cash crops. Famous amongst them are the palm plantation in Ohaji, cashew plantation in the Njaba/Isu forest and rubber plantation in Obiti Egbema. The fishing industry in Oguta and a host of other agro investment potentials in the state.

Tourism
Orlu zone boast much tourist attractions. Such as:
1. Oguta lake
2. Oguta golf course built by Late Dee Sam Mbakwe
3. The Ekwe caves in Isu LGA
4. The famous Ikeji festival in Arondizuogu
5. Holy Trinity Cathedral Orlu
6. Ngwu Natural Spring Nkwerre
7. Palm Beach Holiday Resort Awo-Omama
8. Iyi Ogidi Spring Amaifeke
9. Eke Njaba
10. And a host of others.

Industrialization
Orlu zone boast multinational companies such as:
1. Nigerian Breweries (formerly Consolidated Breweries) at Awo-Ommama Oru West
2. Ada Palm at Ohaji/Egbema
3. Oguta Port (now moribund)
4. Rubber Estate at Obiti Ohaji (now moribund)
5. Walter Smith Modular refinery Egbema
6. Seplat Gas Processing Company Egbema
7. International Market Orlu
8. Imo State Cardboard Industry

Higher Institution
1. IMSUTH Orlu
2. Imo Poly Ohaji
3. School of Nursing Amaigbo
4. School of Nursing & Technology Okporo
5. Hezekiah University Nkwerre
6. Eastern Palm University Ogboko
7. Immigration Training School Umuowa

Politics
Orlu zone is politically strong when it comes to Imo politics. Since 1999 during the return of democracy, the zone has interchanged government among themselves. Aside from when Ohakim from Okigwe zone ruled as Governor, the likes of Achike Udenwa, Rochas Okorocha and now Hope Uzodimma are all from Orlu zone. Although not fair, the zone is always advantageous because of the 12 LGA it has which dwarfs those in other zones of Imo state.

Quest for State Creation
Orlu has been at the front for a sixth South-East state. Since the 2nd republic, Senator Arthur Nzeribe spearheaded the Orashi state movement encompassing the 12 Orlu LGA’s to be joined with Onelga and Ahoada in present Rivers state. The move however got the backing of the national assembly in 2005.

But there was a disagreement between Governor Udenwa and Senator Nzeribe on things like name, geographical boundary and capital.

While Udenwa and later joined by Mbadinuju wanted Njaba/Anim state inclusive of parts of Anambra south but with the capital in Orlu town, Nzeribe wanted Orashi state with Ahoada and ONELGA to be part of it but with capital in Oguta. The move for the state creation died down when Obasanjo requested the SE state creation caucus to key into his third term agenda. However the creation of a new sixth state for the SE is still in the front burner with clamour for Njaba, Anioma, Adada, Aba, Orashi, Orimili, Anim, etc all staking a claim.
https://allafrica.com/stories/200810210615.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd3q1ZTrB48

Juicegal:
You sound as if its an abberation though you are very correct. This is Isu dialect and it is spoken in the whole of Nkwerre,Isu, Njaba LGAs, parts of Nwangele LGA and parts of Orlu LGA like amaike ,orlu-gedegwum, umudioka,mgbee, umuowa, owerri ebirri , umunna etc. While from Amaifeke ihioma okporo down to Orsu, Oru, Orsumoghu Amorka, Uli and Ihiala speak Oru and Oru sub dialects.
We are still one all the same as a lot of intermarriages has taken place for generations and we share common history.

pazienza:
If an Uga person speaks his dialect in Idemili, we will label him "Onye IMO" immediately.
If you are honest, you will agree those people in Nnewi south LGA are more or less of same stock as people in IMO. There is even a town called "Ebenato" there. "Ato" we know is IMO dialects cluster way of saying "Ito" which is three in English.
Uga speak like Akokwa and Arondizuogu people, who speak like their Okigwe neighbours.
Either way, the whole language sound "Imoish" and not quintessential "Anambra dialects" used in Idemii-Njikoka-Dunukofia-Anaocha-Oyi-Onitsha cluster where "fa" and not "ha" is used.

Bialegend:
Stop posting this eyesore you call city. You should be ashamed of these photos. When Biafra is restored, all these useless structures will be torn down and structures that mankind will marvel at constructed.

Juicegal:
You no well. Obviously you haven't being to Orlu. A tour from Akokwa to Orlu Town down to Nkwerre and and Amaigbo and back to Mgbidi and Oguta will shut u up. Even without government input qnd longtime neglect for Owerri city, we are doing things.

oilyngbati:
Are you surprised? He’s a bonafide member of the mor.0nic IPOB. They are very good at promoting and ass.licking minorities, while denigrating major tribes in Nigeria. The major tribe hated most by these brainless clowns called Ipob is Igbo. Imagine a grown up fool like the Ikengawo spewing trash here about another Igbo group? Who needs an external enemy when you have an ipob (internet peoples of Biafra)....apologies to Ojiofor here.

Juicegal:
You sound as if its an abberation though you are very correct. This is Isu dialect and it is spoken in the whole of Nkwerre,Isu, Njaba LGAs, parts of Nwangele LGA and parts of Orlu LGA like amaike ,orlu-gedegwum, umudioka,mgbee, umuowa, owerri ebirri , umunna etc. While from Amaifeke ihioma okporo down to Orsu, Oru, Orsumoghu Amorka, Uli and Ihiala speak Oru and Oru sub dialects.
We are still one all the same as a lot of intermarriages has taken place for generations and we share common history.

Bialegend:
Ol'boy, there is nothing like Orlu town. No single place is known as or called Orlu town. What you have or get is different towns in different areas of the place called Orlu. The zone called Orlu doesn't have one single place that is referred to as it's town/city, similar to Aba, Owerri, or Onitsha. If yes, then tell us where this town/city is.
Stop misinforming people here, and moreover, stop posting these dilapidated roads and buildings that are more of glorified shanty/dusty places. When Biafra is restored, we shall build what is called towns and cities. For now, it will be difficult to build anything that resembles a city under "one nigeria" nonsense.

Bialegend:
Ol'boy, there is nothing like Orlu town. No single place is known as or called Orlu town. What you have or get is different towns in different areas of the place called Orlu. The zone called Orlu doesn't have one single place that is referred to as it's town/city, similar to Aba, Owerri, or Onitsha. If yes, then tell us where this town/city is.
Stop misinforming people here, and moreover, stop posting these dilapidated roads and buildings that are more of glorified shanty/dusty places. When Biafra is restored, we shall build what is called towns and cities. For now, it will be difficult to build anything that resembles a city under "one nigeria" nonsense.

Bonessaw:
You are correct. However, how do you tell the difference between what a man from Uli speaks to what a man from Umuaka speak? Not much difference I think. And I think in Ideato areas like Akokwa and Arondizuogu speaks same dialect as Ndi Aguata na Orumba.

Bialegend:
Now, this is another HONEST submission, unlike the guy called Emlproperties that is writing here with his nigerian mentality of lies and dishonesty. Biafra will cure him very soon. We all are learning here about ourselves (dialects) and the education should be kept clean and sincere. As you said, we all are still Ndi Igbo in the end..

Bialegend:
Their dialects are quite noticeably different. Let's keep this education neat. We are educating ourselves and not outsiders. Let's not bring nigerian mentality of dishonesty here. In the end, Uli dialect has "Fa" unlike Umuaka that has "Ha"

pazienza:
There is no such thing as Ndi Aguata.

Never heard of it before.

Orumba South dialects spoken in Umunze, Owelle-ezukala, Ihie, Nkerehi(Now Umuchukwu), Ogbunka, etc. Is exactly same as that spoken in Isuochi and Eziama(Nneato) which is in Umunneochi LGA of Abia state. And both areas are contiguous geographically and are culturally same people.

Their language is quite different from what is spoken in places like Ekwulobia, Oko and their likes in Aguata.

Yes they were in old Aguata LGA of old Anambra together with Aguata and Orumba North folks, but they are culturally and language wise more related to groups in Umunneochi LGA of Abia state than to those in Aguata LGA.

Bialegend:
People of Uga speak same dialect as those of Akokwa and slightly same as those from Aro NdiIzuogu. Their dialect has nothing in common with people of Njaba, Isu, Amiri, Umuaka, Okw'udo and others.

Emlproperties:
I’ve heard you IPOB champion. Destroy your own community but leave our own the way it is. The pictures in this page is just an handful of the developments in Orlu villages and towns. Most of the pictures here were gotten from the Imo page. Many of us know how developed our communities are, but due to many limitations we hardly have the time to get aeriel views and good pictures about the true situation on ground.

You IPOB miscreants should open your own threads and post developments in your own areas or continue to wait until Biafra comes.