Nawfija, also written as Nọfịja (pronounced ''Lọvụjọ'' by natives), is an Igbo town located in southeastern Nigeria. It is under Orumba South Local Government Area council in Anambra State. As at 2006, Nawfija had an estimated population of 100,000. The town shares boundaries on the West by

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and Amagu; on the East by Isulo and

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; on the North by Onneh and

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; and on the South by Umueji, Ufuma.

Villages

Nawfija is made up seven major villages namely: Amọkwụ, Ezeome, Ọhụkabịa, Ụmụọwahịa, Ụmụezeiyi, Ụmụezeọgbụ, and Ụmụọma. Administratively, each village is led by an executive chairman.

Landmark

Nawfija is serviced by a number of amenities such as a healthcare center, a secondary and primary school, and a number of Anglican and Catholic Churches. The town is home to very industrious, successful and educated Nigerians who can be found in various places across Nigeria and the world. The former Executive Director of Engineering Services
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Engr. Lawrence Adimonye hails from Amokwu, Nawfija.

References

Populated places in Anambra State {{Anambra-geo-stub