Ihembosi

Ihembosi(The light of the day) is a town in Anambra State Nigeria, Located 20 miles south-east of the city of Onitsha and 7 miles south of Nnewi. It is under Ekwusigo local government Area of Anambra State. Ihembosi,oftentimes is mistaken for another community in Ihiala local government Area named 'Mbosi' with whom they share a patrilineal bond. These two, traces their origins to Otolo Nnewi and are bounded by their common totem animal 'the african giant white tailed rat'called ewi in the local parlance. It will be noted that Nnewi means 'mother of the white tailed giant rat',and these three communities are forbidden to feast on this rodentia. Ihembosi shares boundaries with Okija, Ukpor and Ozubulu. The community is in Anambra South Senatorial Zone of Anambra State and has erosion challenges that have been there for many years, causing loss of lives and properties. Recently, the Anambra State government under Chukwuma Soludo has taken up the erosion control projects by diverting the flash floods that runs down the hill towards Umuohi village where much of the devastation are being witnessed to Ubu river through some intricate channels of underground drainages.The community also celebrates cultural activities like the New Yam festival. Ihembosi has many schools and colleges with a community library that serves the whole community. The community also has participated in as well as benefitted from different literacy and development activities.