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I was born in Nigeria to a well-knit family with exceptional coherence. I was brought up by parents who were both my parent and my friend-cordial relationship existed. This has empowered me to tell the stories of my childhood experiences.

I hold a Higher Elementary Teachers Training Certificate in Nigeria before transitioning to the United States of America.

I hold an MBA degree in Finance in Saint Joseph University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and this was after my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Lincoln University in Oxford Pennsylvania. After graduation from Saint Joseph University I returned to Nigeria. For twenty years I worked as a Company Director in the family owned trading business-Ohanugo Brothers & Associates Limited which was based in Lagos, Nigeria. As a director, I was in charge of Sales and Human Resources. While in Nigeria, I served as National General Secretary of Nigerian Association of Masters of Business Administration (NAMBA), an organization for holders of an MBA degree in Nigeria.

I am an author of a book THE ESCAPE which was published in 2011.

I am a Christian by faith and I was a church Organist for many years.

In 2018 I was awarded Knighthood. Knight of Saint Christopher (CKSC) – A defender of the faith by Anglican Diocese of the Trinity (ADOTT), a mission of the church of Nigerian Anglican Communion in U.S.A. and Canada. I am now Sir Joseph O.E. Ohanugo.

At present I work part time for Chester Upland School District in Chester Pennsylvania.

I am happily married with two adorable sons and a daughter and some grandchildren.

A market day in Igboland, no matter the name – Afor, Nkwor, Eke, Orie/Oye – is a memorable day for the community in which it is situated. It is a day everyone loves to see and be associated with, age or financial situation notwithstanding. Benevolence, love, and peaceful interaction abound. Nkwor Market Day at Osina has special features associated with it and various cultural activities that culminate on Nkwor day. You need to be there to experience it.

“A Day In Igboland

Different places around the globe have celebrations that differentiate one from another. each society has different beliefs and cultures worth knowing and visiting. Discovering the heart of every individual living in a location gives a peculiar thrill. The ethnicity of every dwelling makes a traveler wants to look at the world.

A market day in Igboland called the NKWOR market day is a memorable time for the community. It is a time when everyone is excited to see and be associated with, no matter what age or financial status they have. Joseph O. E. Ohanugo’s book “The NKWOR Market Day” is the story of the Market day celebration in Igboland, Nigeria. During the market day, the natural character of being benevolent and loving of its residence comes out. The peaceful interaction of one another is also one to look forward to during the festivity. They culminate in various cultural activities and special features during Nkwor day.

It is always wonderful to go back to our childhood memories. There are moments we wanted to relive. The places we’ve been and the culture we’ve grown up. It’s like a sweet scent that will put a smile on our face.

The deep gratitude of the author to its roots felt in this book. Writing this work only shows that he has never lost his sense of origin. By reading this, you will learn and appreciate the beautiful culture of the Nigerian community. A very informative article that would make you want to discover the place even more. It is always fun to unveil discoveries, and Nkwor market day is such an amazing event from the Nigerian culture.”