Compendium of Honour: Who's Who, Vol. 1
Orlu Land
Orlu Zone, Imo West Senatorial District, Imo State
Documenting historical greatness, legacies that inspire generations
News, events and the people of Orlu Land, for everyone at home and in the diaspora.
Orlu Land at a glance
Orlu Land is the Imo West Senatorial District of Imo State, in south-eastern Nigeria. It is the largest of the state's three senatorial zones, alongside Owerri and Okigwe.
- Senatorial district
- Imo West
- Local government areas
- 12
- Zones in Imo State
- 1 of 3
- Commercial hub
- Orlu town
The 12 local government areas
Read more about Orlu Land-
A commercial hub
Orlu town is widely known as the commercial hub of Imo State, and is home to the Imo International Market.
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The Orashi River
The Orashi rises from a spring at Dikenafai, in the Ideato area, and flows past Oguta Lake on its way to Rivers State and the Niger Delta.
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Home and abroad
Sons and daughters of Orlu live across Nigeria and around the world. This site keeps everyone connected to what's happening at home.
Aim and objectives
Our aim
To create an authoritative, prestigious historical record and living legacy that documents, celebrates, and connects the distinguished sons and daughters of Orlu Land at home and in the diaspora, while promoting Aku Ruo Ulo: home investment, unity and sustainable development of Orlu Land.
Our objectives
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Honour
To identify, document and honour distinguished individuals, families and institutions whose service, enterprise, leadership and philanthropy have contributed to the growth of Orlu Land.
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Preserve
To preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage, history, values and traditions of Orlu people for present and future generations.
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Invest
To showcase viable home and diaspora investments, business opportunities and enterprise innovations that encourage Aku Ruo Ulo Na Orlu Land for Ndi Orlu.
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Unite
To foster unity, collaboration and development synergy among Orlu people at home and in the diaspora (USA, Germany and worldwide) under the spirit of Nke a bu nke anyi (This is Our Own).
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Connect
To serve as a credible reference compendium, networking platform and legacy archive for governance, investment, mentorship, youth inspiration and socio-economic advancement of Orlu Land.
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Recognise
To institutionalise a transparent, merit-based recognition system that inspires excellence, integrity and community service.
Who's Who categories
See all profilesDistinguished people of Orlu Land are honoured in ten categories. Choose one to see the people in it.
- Traditional Ruler & Titled Chiefs Ndi Eze, royal fathers and custodians of Orlu culture.
- Public Service & Politics Governors, senators, legislators and public office holders from Orlu Land.
- Business & Industry Entrepreneurs, bankers and industrialists who build Orlu Land.
- Professionals & Academics Professors, researchers, scholars and professionals of Orlu Land.
- Clergy & Faith Leaders Bishops, pastors, priests and elders who guide the people.
- Women Leaders Women who lead in business, service, faith and community across Orlu Land.
- Philanthropy & Community Service Sons and daughters who give their time and wealth to the community.
- Youth, Arts & Sports The next generation of Orlu leaders, artists and sportsmen and women.
- Editorial Board The team behind the Compendium of Honour: research, writing and records.
- Posthumous Honours In loving memory of the departed patriarchs, matriarchs and illustrious sons and daughters of Orlu Land.
Aku Ruo Ulo: invest at home
Siri na mba, no ulo na Orlu Land.
Bring wealth home: invest in a home or real estate in Orlu Land. Building at home creates jobs and wealth for the community.
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- LeadershipThe people who lead the community, at home and in the diaspora.
- GalleryPhotos from community events, ceremonies and everyday life.
- DocumentsForms, letters and reports to download and print.
- Invest at homeBuild or buy a home in Orlu Land and help create jobs and wealth.
- AboutThe land, the people and how the community is organised.
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