PROUDLY NWA ANAM

ANAM Community is a mega community of eight villages strategically located in Anambra West Local Government Area, Anambra State, bounded by three Historic Rivers-River Anambra Omambala (Ọnwụbala), River Niger and River Ezichi. Umuoba Anam is the only village in Anam located in Anambra East Local Government Area. The people of Anam are known for their hospitality, honesty, resilience, and hard work. Anam has a rich culture and tradition. The people celebrate life, have respect for elders, and have a high regard for religion and tradition. The occasions that call for celebration in Anam include the Birth of a Child, Marriage, specific Anam festivals which includes otite Anam (New yam festival), Nzure Ani (bringing down of Ani-Anam deity) and title taking, to mention but a few...

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