Mba Ato Community (three-member community) was formed immediately Ihiagwa pulled out, to ensure there was unity between the remaining communities under Okolochi headquarters. This continued for years before Ihiagwa pulled out and establish their own autonomous. Three other communities namely, Ihiagwa, Emeabiam and Eziobodo were formerly under one autonomous known as Oche, with Okolochi as their headquarters. Umuechekwuru, Umuiwuala and Umuchieze villages are nicknamed "Umunaka" while Umuohamara and Umumoche are referred to as "Umuejimola". This act helps the community to maintain peace and union with each other. In addition, Umuechekwuru, Umuiwuala and Umuchieze villages can marry from Umuohamara and Umumoche, and vice versa. The villages are arranged in descending order to prove seniority. Okolochi is made up of five villages, with one culture and tradition. It is one of the host communities of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO. Okolochi is an ancient community in today's Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, it borders Emeabiam, Eziobodo, Ihiagwa and Obibiezena communities.
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