Orsu

About

Orsu is a local government area (LGA) in Imo State, Nigeria. It is inhabited mainly by Igbo people, who also speak the Orsu dialect. The LGA is made up of several autonomous communities, including Ihitenansa, Amaruru, Amazu, Amaebu, Amannachi, Awo-Idemili, Asaa Ubirielem, Eziawa, Umuhu Okabia, Orsu Ihiteukwa, Okwu Ufuruaku, Okwu Amaraihe and Okwu Etiti. The area has a rich trade sector, with markets such as the Eke Ubahaze and Ekeututu markets, and many residents are farmers who grow yam, cassava, oil palm and vegetables. Christianity is widely practised, and the Iri ji festival and Ofeke day celebrations are among its popular events.