Abubor Progressive Union: Uniting the Youth, Preserve the Future in Abubor Nnewichi
We strive to foster unity, love, peace, and progress in Abubor while advancing its physical and human development. Our mission is to empower indigenes through education and economic opportunities, ensure a safe and inclusive community, and promote the wellbeing of all.
Welcome
- building futures, Promoting Security
The first community in Nnewi to introduce and formally establish a vigilante service
Abubor Nnewichi, a prominent quarter in Nnewichi Nnewi, holds a unique and historic distinction as the first community in the entire Nnewi region to formally introduce and establish a structured vigilante security service. This initiative marked a significant turning point in grassroots security efforts within the town, setting a standard that was later adopted by other quarters and neighboring communities.
Tradition is not a relic of the past, but a living force that guides daily life, anchors identity, and connects the present to the spiritual foundations of the ancestors.
The Living Tradition of Abubor Nnewichi
Abubor Nnewichi, a historic community in Nnewi, Anambra State, is deeply rooted in tradition and spiritual reverence. Central to its cultural identity are sacred deities like Isi Ana Nnewi (earth deity of justice and fertility), Ulasi (river spirit of peace and feminine strength), Ezemewi (ancestral spirit of kingship and justice), and Isi Agwu (deity of divination, truth, and spiritual cleansing). Chief priests serve as spiritual leaders and guardians of ancestral wisdom, performing sacred rituals and maintaining balance. Festivals reenact divine harmony through dance, music, and offerings. Despite modern changes, Abubor Nnewichi remains a stronghold of living tradition and ancestral pride.
Engnr Benson
Former Secretary Abubor Progressive Union
Aerial View of Abubor
Nnewichi Anambra State.
Videos
-Abubor In Videos
Understanding the Culture and Tradition guiding the Abubor Community.
"Voices of Abubor: Exploring the Rich Culture and Traditions of Our People" This caption captures the essence of interviews and emphasizes the cultural depth
The History and Legacy of Abubor Progressive Union (APU)
Before the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War in 1967, there was no single umbrella organization representing the entire Abubo community
Unity in Tradition
Laying the groundwork for cultural preservation and communal governance. This phase marked the informal gathering of elders and stakeholders in Abubor to promote unity, uphold values, and maintain peace through traditional leadership structures before formal registration.
Youth Empowerment: The Future Has a Place
Raising a generation of engaged, skilled, and motivated youths. Through mentorship, skill development, and educational support, the union actively invested in youth leadership, reducing crime and emigration caused by idleness and lack of opportunity.
Bridges Beyond Borders
Tapping into global resources to uplift local dreams. The involvement of Abubor indigenes abroad strengthened the union financially and intellectually, providing strategic support for scholarships, healthcare outreaches, and business incubation.
Building from the Inside Out
Community-funded projects that transformed the village’s physical landscape. Road rehabilitation, water projects, and school renovations improved living standards, enhanced mobility, and encouraged return migration for festive and investment purposes.
- Organized but in need of support.
The Abubor Nnewichi erosion site in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State exemplifies the severe gully erosion challenges facing southeastern Nigeria. This environmental crisis has profoundly impacted the community both economically and socially.
Despite appeals to government authorities, effective action has been lacking. The community continues to call for immediate and substantial measures to address the erosion and prevent further devastation
Challenges/ Projects
We offer a streamlined process designed to simplifythe steps for those who are eager to volunteer their time and skills.