Anambra, Nigeria · Africa
Uruobo-Okija sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ihiala.
Uruobo-Okija is a town located in Anambra, Nigeria. With a population of 13,898, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Uruobo-Okija sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Uruobo-Okija to your route.
Awgbu is a town in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, South East of Nigeria. The town of Awgbu had an estimated population of 120,000 as at 2006. Awgbu town shares boundaries in the west with Agulu and Mbaukwu; in the east with Ndikelionwu, Omogho, and Awa; in the north with Umuawulu and Amaetiti;Read more
while in the south with Amaokpala and Nanka. There are five villages in Awgbu.
The indigenous people of Awgbu are Igbo and speak Igbo language. All Saints Roman Catholic Church is the seat of Roman Catholic Church in Awgbu under Archdioceses of[Awka.Immanuel Anglican Church is the seat of Anglicans in Awgbu in archdiocese of Ekwulobia. Both Roman Catholic and Anglican denominations are the leading Christian families in Awgbu. Awgbu also has many adherents of African Traditional religion, with the pantheon of Gods(Eke, Udongwu, etc.) still retaining adherents. Awgbu is a well Cultured Town, highly Hospitable, have deep respect for their Culture and Tradition. Awgbu indigenes are popularly known as NDI- AWGBU EBENESE.
Awgbu has nine primary schools, six secondary schools, one post office, a micro-finance bank Awgbu Micro Finance Bank and a police station Awgbu Police Station.
H.R.H. Igwe Michael Okechukwu, Atu Mgbedike Ezekanunu 2nd is the Ruling Monarch of Awgbu. He succeeded late H.R.H. Igwe Micheal Ezeayom, Eze di Ora Mma 1st. who died in 1989.
Odo bridge reputed to be the 2nd longest bridge in Anambra state after that of River Niger bridge, was constructed in 2010 by the Government of Mr Peter Gregory Obi, the Governor of Anambra State. The bridge is located between Awgbu and Amaokpala and by extension to Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra state. Another major road under-construction begins from Eke-Awgbu Market and traverses the various communities of Ama-Etiti, Okpeze and Ndi-Ukwuenu. This road when completed shall be the shortest possible link to Enugu for Imo State Indigenes and greater part of Anambra Towns and Villages.
Awgbu has one main market that trades on a specific day of the Igbo calendar called Eke-Awgbu which trades on every Eke market day of Igbo calendar. The market is currently in a very poor and shabby state due to land dispute challenges, as being alleged that land owners have refused to release their land for construction of shopping malls and modern Market. Awgbu natives also found it difficult to dispose of their land for development, this has also hampered community developments.
Awgbu is rich in ecology and well positioned to serve as melting point for Eco Tourism. Awgbu has one of the largest Raffia Palm Plantations. This informs why Awgbu is popularly known to produce good and quality Raffia Palm wines. It is the best natural wine producer in the whole of South East Nigeria. Awgbu is richly endowed with such natural mineral deposits as Natural Gas, Clay, Bentonite, Laterite and Lead. Awgbu has five Lakes.
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Uruobo-Okija is located in Anambra, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 5.9002 latitude, 6.8431 longitude.
Uruobo-Okija has a population of approximately 13,898 people, making it a town in Nigeria.
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