Otulu, Oru West

Otulu[1] is a town in Oru West local government area of Imo State, Nigeria.

When Igbo n'abunkwu started expanding, he and some other immigrants of his community chose the name Otulu "one voice" which signifies unity that is 'let us be united'.

The Umuhu and Umuezem autonomous communities are made up of eight villages namely Umuofia, Umunka, Umuelile, Umudurukwu, Umuaro, Umuochihe, and Umuaso.

While Otulu autonomous community is left with the remaining eight villages namely Umuokwa, Ubahawa Oji, Umudikwa, Umuabuba, Umunabia, Umuosonkita, Okposu and Umuojienwe.

The St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Otulu was originally established in 1914 by the Christian Missionary Society (CMS).

The Roman Catholic historically has been dominant in Umuhu and Umuezem, although it also has a sizeable following in Ubahawa.

Before the advent of Christianity, Otulu people like many other African communities are deeply involved in their native beliefs and village deities such as Ogwugwu, Obana and Ala Umuhu.

The Obana (masquerade) festival takes place in October and November every year.

There are football tournaments and several outdoor parties such as wedding ceremonies and age-grade activities during this festive season.