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Ogui is an autonomous community in Nike, in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State in the southeastern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It comprises Umunevo Village, Ihewuzi Village and Onuato Village. [1] Ogui Nike, as it is usually called, is a major landlord to the administrative, political and economic hub of Enugu City, in that major public and private institutions, shopping malls, hotels, parks, banks and so on are situated on Ogui land.

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Notable people

Some notable people in Ogui Nike are

Culture

The culture of the Ogui people is equivalent to that of neighbouring communities. Major ceremonies and festivals include

Government

Ogui practices the monarchical system of government where there is an Igwe who rules over the community, followed by elders and chiefs as well as other titled individuals and groups. In Ogui, governance takes root from the family extending into lineages, the villages and the general assembly. In the general assembly, the Igwe and the elders and chiefs occupy the hierarchy in the community leadership and followed by other groups responsible for enforcement of community laws. Notable groups include Ogui Town Union, Otu Ugobueze (women's group), Otu Ogbo (age groups), etc.

Infrastructure

Ogui has a functional road system, adequate sources of water and street lights. There are well equipped and functional Health Centres. Notable amongst them are Asata Health Centre and Ogui Nike Health Centre. Located in the heart of the town is the Afia Nine Square used as a venue for ceremonies, recreational and festival activities.

Economy

The growth of the Ogui economy is facilitated by its people who have various livelihoods that cut across both formal and informal occupations. The economy is also enhanced by the presence of a number of public and private entities situated in Ogui.

Notable places and institutions

Market places

Ogui is the home of the biggest market in Enugu State, [6] New Haven Market, Old Artisan Market, New Artisan Market, Afia Nine Market are also in Ogui.

Places of worship

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