query: what is the postal code of owerri imo state

pos: Owerri Municipal Owerri Municipal Owerri Municipal is a Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the city of Owerri. It has an area of 58 km² and a population of 127,213 according to the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 460. Owerri city sits at the intersection of roads from Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Aba, Orlu, Okigwe and Umuahia. It is also the trade center for palm products, corn [maize], yams and cassava [manioc]. Eke Ukwu Owere market is the main market in Owerri Municipal. Before the advent of the British in 1901-2, Owere town (anglicized

pos: Owerri West the capital city of Imo State, Nigeria. It has an area of 295 km² and a population of 99,265 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 460. Prominent locations in Owerri West include: The Owerri West Local Government Headquarters is situated at the heart of Umuguma community by the central market square. Owerri West Owerri West is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Umuguma. Owerri West Local Government is administered under the terms of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Elections to the office of

pos: Owerri Municipal the village headships, and paramount rulership within Owerri Municipal. Owerri Municipal Owerri Municipal is a Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the city of Owerri. It has an area of 58 km² and a population of 127,213 according to the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 460. Owerri city sits at the intersection of roads from Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Aba, Orlu, Okigwe and Umuahia. It is also the trade center for palm products, corn [maize], yams and cassava [manioc]. Eke Ukwu Owere market is the main market in Owerri Municipal. Before the

pos: Owerri Municipal Owerri Municipal Owerri Municipal is a Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the city of Owerri. It has an area of 58 km² and a population of 127,213 according to the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 460. Owerri city sits at the intersection of roads from Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Aba, Orlu, Okigwe and Umuahia. It is also the trade center for palm products, corn [maize], yams and cassava [manioc]. Eke Ukwu Owere market is the main market in Owerri Municipal. Before the advent of the British in 1901-2, Owere town (anglicized

pos: Owerri North Owerri North Owerri North is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Orie Uratta. It has an area of 198 square km and a population of 175,395 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 460. Owerri North is semi-urban government area. It encircles Owerri Municipal like a peninsular. Six major roads that lead out of the municipal cuts across Owerri North Communities. In the North, Orlu road leads to Amakaohia and Akwakuma communities. In the East, Okigwe road leads to Orji Community. In the West, MCC road off

pos: Owerri North Wetheral to Obibi Uratta and Ihitaoha communities. In the South, Mbaise road leads to Egbu and Emekuku communities, while Aba road leads to Nazi, Agbala and Ulakwo communities. Owerri North Owerri North is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Orie Uratta. It has an area of 198 square km and a population of 175,395 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 460. Owerri North is semi-urban government area. It encircles Owerri Municipal like a peninsular. Six major roads that lead out of the municipal cuts across Owerri

pos: Ngor Okpala the seven villages has four kindred which include Amankwu, Amaube, Amanwaebo, Umuokereke, and Umuodah. Ngor Okpala Ngor Okpala is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Umuneke Ngor. It has an area of 561 km² and a population of 159,932 at the 2006 census. It is a notable place in Imo state because of the LGA's locational position. It connects Abia and Rivers states of Nigeria. It is the largest local government area in Imo State and one of the largest in Nigeria. The postal code of the area is 460. There

pos: Ngor Okpala Ngor Okpala Ngor Okpala is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Umuneke Ngor. It has an area of 561 km² and a population of 159,932 at the 2006 census. It is a notable place in Imo state because of the LGA's locational position. It connects Abia and Rivers states of Nigeria. It is the largest local government area in Imo State and one of the largest in Nigeria. The postal code of the area is 460. There are many Communities in Ngor Okpala They include: Obiangwu, Ntu, Alulu, Amala, Oburu, Obokwe,

neg: Ohaji/Egbema Ohaji/Egbema Ohaji/Egbema is an oil-rich Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Mmahu-Egbema. It has an area of 890 km² and a population of 182,538 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 464. The local council lies in the south-western part of Imo State. It shares common boundaries with Owerri in the East, Oguta LGA in the North and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni in Rivers State in the South-west. There are presence of such major Oil producing and servicing companies including Shell Nigeria, Chevron Corporation, Agip and many others in the council area. Besides Oil and

neg: Ohaji/Egbema communities: Umuagwo, Oloshi, Umunkwaku, Obile, Obitti, Opuoma, Mgbirichi/Alakuru, Assa, Awarra, Ikwerede, Umuokanne, Obiakpu, Ohoba, Obosima, While Egbema has the following autonomous communities: Abacheke, Abaezi, Ekugba, Obeakpu, Obiakpu, Mgbara, Umuoji, Mmahu, Opuoma, .. Ohaji/Egbema Ohaji/Egbema is an oil-rich Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Mmahu-Egbema. It has an area of 890 km² and a population of 182,538 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 464. The local council lies in the south-western part of Imo State. It shares common boundaries with Owerri in the East, Oguta LGA in the North and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni in

neg: Abala, Abia State Abala, Abia State Abala Ibeme or simply Abala is a village located in southeastern Nigeria, about 10 km southeast of Owerri, Imo State. Abala people are known for their unique way of living. The village is made up of its King known as "Eze" and it people. They have a unique way of greeting "Abala, mma mma nu!". Its local government areal is located at Obingwa Local Government Areal Council. Its present king is from the Ekwenye's family, he was elected it the late 2013. Abala Ibeme is a locality with Nigerian Postal Code (zip) number 453110 in Abia state

neg: Imo State University their programmes in Uturu who want to remain in Imo State University, now in Owerri. The second option was to rebuild the University at Owerri over specified period of time. The second option was adopted after various constitutions by government then, and a target period of five years within which to complete re-establishment of the University at Owerri was considered. Professor T. O. C. Ndubizu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka was then appointed the Vice-Chancellor with the responsibility of relocating and re-establishing Imo State University. Imo State University The Imo State University (IMSU) in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria was

neg: Owerri educational institutions in Owerri include Imo State University, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, African Institute of Science and Technology (AIST CCE Owerri), Federal College of Land Resources Oforola, Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri, Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Christ the King Secondary School, Obike, Methodist High school, Government Training College, Federal Government Girls College Owerri, Owerri Girls Secondary School, Government Secondary School Owerri, Development Secondary School Owerri, Emmanuel College Owerri, Holy Ghost College Owerri, Obube Comprehensive Secondary School (Egbelu Obube), Obube Secondary School, Community Secondary School Oforola Owerri, Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, Government

neg: Owerri West Owerri West Owerri West is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Umuguma. Owerri West Local Government is administered under the terms of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Elections to the office of the Chairman of the local government are held through nominations by registered political parties as stipulated by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, under the supervision of Imo State Electoral Commission. Owerri West was carved out of the former Owerri Local Government Area in 1996. A very large portion of the local government constitute

neg: Chigozie C. Asiabaka Chigozie C. Asiabaka Chigozie C. Asiabaka (born September 29, 1953) is a Nigerian academic, who is the 6th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State. Chigozie Asiabaka was born in Awo Idemili, Imo State. He attended the Government Sec School, Owerri, Imo State, where he received his Sec school leaving certificate, and proceeded to FUTO, Federal university of technology Owerri, where he bagged his B.Sc and M.Sc from 1989 to 1994, 1994 to 1997 respectively. Chigozie Asiabaka started as a lecturer in FUTO where he lectured for eleven years from 1986 to 1997 He also served

neg: Federal University of Technology Owerri 4icu.org.ng. Federal University of Technology Owerri The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a federal government university located in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. The University is bounded by the communities of Eziobodo, Umuchima, Ihiagwa and Obinze, in Imo State, Nigeria. It is the premier federal university of technology in the south east and south south parts of Nigeria. The Federal University of Owerri is the Oldest University of Technology in Nigeria and was established in 1980 by Executive fiat with the composition and appointment of the first provisional Council by Nigeria’s First Executive President, Shehu Shagari. It

neg: Federal University of Technology Owerri Federal University of Technology Owerri The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a federal government university located in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. The University is bounded by the communities of Eziobodo, Umuchima, Ihiagwa and Obinze, in Imo State, Nigeria. It is the premier federal university of technology in the south east and south south parts of Nigeria. The Federal University of Owerri is the Oldest University of Technology in Nigeria and was established in 1980 by Executive fiat with the composition and appointment of the first provisional Council by Nigeria’s First Executive President, Shehu Shagari. It became

neg: Ndubuisi Kanu from the Imo State University and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. In July 1975 as a lieutenant commander he was appointed a member of Murtala Muhammed's ruling Cabinet, the Supreme Military Council. Appointed governor of Imo State in March 1976, he brought in town planners to prepare a plan for Owerri. Kanu built roads in Owerri metropolis, expanded that number of Local Government Areas to 21 and founded the Imo Broadcasting Service, which went on air in December 1976. He later became Rear Admiral and Naval chief. After he retired he joined the pro-democracy movement and played a leading

neg: Sam Mbakwe Sam Mbakwe Samuel "Sam" Onunaka Mbakwe (1929 – 5 January 2004) was an Igbo politician and governor of Imo State, southern Nigeria from 1 October 1979 until 31 December 1983. The Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, which is located in Owerri, the state capital, was renamed after him. In 1981, Sam Mbakwe set up Imo State University. The campus was located in a territory that was ceded to Abia State in 1991 and was re-christened Abia State University. However, Imo State University acquired a new campus in Owerri and still exists. Mbakwe began his education in 1937 at St Peter's

neg: Sam Mbakwe Airport according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria's Aviation Sector Summary Reports. Sam Mbakwe Airport Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport , also known as Imo State Airport, serves Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. Owerri is one of the fastest growing, developing cities after Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria. Other cities served by the airport are, the commercial city of Onitsha, automobile and manufacturing city of Nnewi in Anambra State, the industrial hub of Aba, Umuahia and Arochukwu in Abia State. Others are Okigwe, Oguta, and Orlu business districts in Imo State. The airport also serves

neg: Sam Mbakwe Airport Sam Mbakwe Airport Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport , also known as Imo State Airport, serves Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. Owerri is one of the fastest growing, developing cities after Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria. Other cities served by the airport are, the commercial city of Onitsha, automobile and manufacturing city of Nnewi in Anambra State, the industrial hub of Aba, Umuahia and Arochukwu in Abia State. Others are Okigwe, Oguta, and Orlu business districts in Imo State. The airport also serves some parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States in the South

neg: Orlu, Imo areas that make up what is widely called Orlu Senatorial Zone. They include Orsu, Isu, Njaba, Nwangele, Nkwerre, Ideato North, Ideato South, Oru East, Oru West, Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta. The city centres of the local government area are within the host towns of Amaifeke, Ihioma/Ebenese, Umuna, Umuowa, Umutanze, Okporo, Orlu-Gedegwum and Owerre-Ebeiri. When all of the LGAs in the zone are included Orlu's population is estimated to be approaching 3,000,000 inhabitants. The permanent site for various industries, state and federal agencies like the Imo State University Teaching Hospital, the state owned Cardboard Industry in Owerri-Ebeiri, the newly built Imo State

neg: Martin Agbaso Martin Agbaso Chief Martin Agbaso (born 1959) is a Nigerian economist, politician and was a candidate for Governor of Imo State. Agbaso is the former Imo State Senator for Owerri, a special assistant on Ecology to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and is married to Robin Agbaso, an American. The Agbasos have three children. Chief Martin Agbaso was born on April 5, 1959 in Emekuku, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. The first son of Chief Nathan and Mrs. Anna Agbaso. Young Martin began his early education at Our Lady's Primary School, Emekuku (now Chief

neg: Postal codes in Nigeria has the postal code 900001, Ikeja HO in Lagos has 100001, Lokoja in Kogi has 270001 and Port Harcourt has 500001. The lowest postcode is 100001 and the highest is 982002.in addition here are some postal code for some state in Nigeria, ENUGU 400001, Imo 460001 2. Complete List of states and there postal code at Nigeria Postal code 3. Nigeria Zip code organise by geo political zones 4. Comprehensive Nigeria Postal codes of all the towns and villages in nigeria Postal codes in Nigeria Postal codes in Nigeria are numeric, consisting of six digits. NIPOST, the Nigerian Postal Service,

neg: Orogwe actualise their carrier dreams. Politically the community is being governed by the laws of the federal republic of Nigeria and government of imo state. Also the community has a president general at the helm of affairs of the community development union. The current Eze of orogwe community is Chief emmanuel ejiogu. Orogwe Orogwe is a community in owerri-west local government of Imo state in Nigeria. The onitcha-owerri express road cuts across the community at km 7 before the famous control post roundabout in Owerri Municipal. The community is bounded by the following neighboring communities; Ndegwu by the west, ohii by

neg: Imo State University was then acquired for Imo State University. The first batch of students was allocated to the Imo State University by JAMB in February 1993. The National Universities Commission also formally approved the re-establishment of the University in 1992 at the Lake Nwaebere Campus. Consequently, the government of Chief Evan Enwerem, in April, 1991 did not waste time in filling the vacuum by re-establishing the University in Owerri. Two options were considered by the government in the re-establishment of Imo State University at Owerri. The first option was to move at once, all staff and students at the various stages of

neg: Imo State University the high rate and acceptance of the university by the Nigerian public. The university was ranked first among all state universities in Nigeria and the 10th overall among both state and federal universities. Imo State University at Owerri was temporary accommodated within the campus of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education from May to December 1992. The University later moved to its own premises of four building within the Federal University of Technology Owerri, at the Lake Nwaebere Campus. All the translocation of the Federal University to the permanent site, Ihiagwa near Owerri, the Lake Nwaebere Campus of that university

neg: Onyewuchi Francis Ezenwa Onyewuchi Francis Ezenwa Onyewuchi Francis Ezenwa (Born 1968) is a member of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives] currently representing the Owerri-Municipal/Owerri-North/West-Federal Constituency of Imo State under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party After his secondary education, Onyewuchi attended the University of Nigeria Nsukka where he studied Sociology. He went further to study for master's degree (MBA) in Management. He was a member of the Finance Committee of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Onyewuchi Francis Ezenwa was later elected into the Federal House of representatives, where he represents the OwerriMunicipal/Owerri North/ West Federal Constituency of Imo State under the

neg: Owerri Owerri Owerri ( , ) is the capital of Imo State in Nigeria, set in the heart of Igboland. It is also the state's largest city, followed by Orlu and Okigwe as second and third respectively. Owerri consists of three Local Government Areas including Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West, it has an estimated population of about 1,401,873 as of 2016 and is approximately in area. Owerri is bordered by the Otamiri River to the east and the Nworie River to the south. The Owerri Slogan is "Heartland". It is currently referred to as the entertainment capital of Nigeria

neg: Owerri Municipal Owerri) was and still is today made up of five villages namely – Umuororonjo, Amawom, Umuonyeche, Umuodu and Umuoyima (collectively known as Owerri Nchi Ise). Historically, the indigenes of Owerri trace their ancestry to a man called Ekwem Arugo. With British influence and colonization in the early 1900s Owerri town was the headquarters for Owerri Division and later old Owerri Province. Also, when Imo State was created on the 3rd of February 1976, Owerri city was chosen as its capital. On the 15th of December 1996 Owerri city attained municipal status. The traditional ruler is the Eze of Owerri. The

neg: Linus Chinedu Okorie Egbuoma in Oguta LGA of Imo State. He had his primary school at Saint John's primary School Kumba, Southwest Province, Cameroon and his secondary school at Government Secondary School Owerri, Imo State. He studied History and International Relations at Imo State University, Owerri where he became the first elected Students' Union president. He holds a master's degree on Organizational Leadership from Regent University, USA. While in university, he mobilized young people who bought into his leadership vision to start Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI). He did his National Youth Service at the National Assembly, Abuja and proceeded to the

neg: Government Secondary School, Owerri Government Secondary School, Owerri Government Secondary School, Owerri (referred to as Government College, Owerri or GSSO) is a public boys' English medium secondary school in the Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria. The school is considered a model secondary school in the city of Owerri, and due to this, sit for additional entrance examination after the general state organized secondary school entrance examination. There are six classes (levels) - Junior Secondary 1 to 3 (JSS 1 to JSS 3) and Senior Secondary 1 to 3 (SS 1 to SS 3). The Junior Secondary levels cover subjects including (but not to limited to)

neg: Owerri Technical college Owerri, Army Day Secondary School Obinze Owerri MSME Business School Aladinma Housing Estate, Owerri etc. One major food that is peculiar to the owerri people is known as ofe owerri (ofe means soup, while owerri is the capital of Imo state). It is sometimes referred to as the king of soup and in some Igbo communities, beautiful women are sometimes likened to Ofe Owerri. Ingredients for the soup, include but not limited to the following: Snails, ponmo (cow skin), Goat meat, Okporoko (dried hake fish), dried fish, Oporo (smoked prawns), grounded dried crayfish, wraps of Ogili (fermented soya

neg: Government Secondary School, Owerri as many of them can be found in different cities in Nigeria and other countries. The groups, oftentimes, donate to the schools or hold motivational talks to positively inspire current students. List of schools in Nigeria Government Secondary School, Owerri Government Secondary School, Owerri (referred to as Government College, Owerri or GSSO) is a public boys' English medium secondary school in the Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria. The school is considered a model secondary school in the city of Owerri, and due to this, sit for additional entrance examination after the general state organized secondary school entrance examination. There are six

neg: Naze, Imo Naze, Imo Naze is a town in southeastern Nigeria, 408 km south of Abuja, the country's capital. It is located in the Owerri North local government area of Imo State. Alaenyi comprises five towns: Ihitte-Ogada, Awaka, Egbu, Naze and Owerri-nchi-ise. Naze is made up of six villages: Umuorie, Ezeakiri, Umuosu, Umuezuo, Okpuala, and Umuakali. The market is Nkwo Naze, hitherto known as Amara – Isu where traders from hinterlands (Isomas) came to see civil society. Today Naze is regarded for its farmers markets, vegetable stands, and large churches. The people of Naze embraced Western education early on, and two mission

neg: Invasion of Umuahia to Owerri and there it stayed until the surrender of the country to the Nigerians on January 15, 1970. Invasion of Umuahia The Invasion of Umuahia (December 20-December 24, 1969) was a military conflict during the Nigerian Civil War between Nigerian and Biafran soldiers. The Invasion of Umuahia occurred during the final stages of the Civil War and happened within 15 days of Biafran surrender. Ever since the early stages of the Nigerian Civil War, both sides had been fighting for control of the Imo State. The Imo State was particularly important due to its capital, Owerri. Owerri was first

neg: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is Assumpta Cathedral in Owerri. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri (Latin: "Archidioecesis Overriensis") is located in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The Seat of Wisdom Seminary is in Owerri. The archdiocese covers an area of 2,996 km². 670,986 of the 1.7 million people in the area are member of the Catholic Church. The diocese dates back to the Vicariate Apostolic of Owerri, which was created on February 12, 1948 when the Vicariate Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri was split. On April 18, 1950 it was elevated to a diocese. On March 26, 1994 it became an archdiocese.

neg: Imo State University Imo State University The Imo State University (IMSU) in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria was established in 1981 through law No. 4 passed by the Imo State House of Assembly. The university admitted the first intake of 392 pioneer students on 23 October 1981. After the creation of Abia State in 1991, the Uturu campus of the university became the Abia State University. Imo State University is a fully functional university. Most of the programmes of the university have obtained full accreditation from National Universities Commission of Nigeria. The result of the 1999/2000 accreditation exercise of the National Universities Commission confirmed

neg: Imo State Imo State Imo is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies in the south east of Nigeria. Owerri is its capital and largest city. Its other major cities are Orlu and Okigwe. Located in the south-eastern region of Nigeria, it occupies the area between the lower River Niger and the upper and middle Imo River. Imo State is bordered by Abia State on the East, River Niger and Delta State to the West, Anambra State on the North and Rivers State to the South. The state lies within latitudes 4°45'N and 7°15'N, and longitude 6°50'E and 7°25'E with

neg: Owerri Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri (Latin: Archidioecesis Overriensis) and the Seat of Wisdom Seminary. The archdiocese covers an area of 2,996 square kilometres. 670,986 of the 1.7 million people in the area are members of the Catholic Church. All Saints Cathedral, Egbu is the first and Largest Anglican Church in Owerri and the home of first Igbo translated Bible. Owerri Owerri ( , ) is the capital of Imo State in Nigeria, set in the heart of Igboland. It is also the state's largest city, followed by Orlu and Okigwe as second and third respectively. Owerri consists of three Local

neg: Imo State Polytechnic tolerance policy. Imo State Polytechnic Imo State Polytechnic is a higher education institute in Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. It was established in 1978 as the Michael Okpara College of Agriculture, Umuagwo and was upgraded to a Polytechnic status, renamed as the Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo in 2007. The institution provides courses, training and research in all branches of Agriculture, Management Sciences, Engineering and Food Sciences. The institution is certified to award National Diploma and Higher National Diploma qualifications. The Polytechnic is twenty-six kilometers from Owerri on the Port Harcourt road and has three hundred and sixty hectares of land. The

neg: Imo State Polytechnic Imo State Polytechnic Imo State Polytechnic is a higher education institute in Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. It was established in 1978 as the Michael Okpara College of Agriculture, Umuagwo and was upgraded to a Polytechnic status, renamed as the Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo in 2007. The institution provides courses, training and research in all branches of Agriculture, Management Sciences, Engineering and Food Sciences. The institution is certified to award National Diploma and Higher National Diploma qualifications. The Polytechnic is twenty-six kilometers from Owerri on the Port Harcourt road and has three hundred and sixty hectares of land. The Otamiri River

neg: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri (Latin: "Archidioecesis Overriensis") is located in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The Seat of Wisdom Seminary is in Owerri. The archdiocese covers an area of 2,996 km². 670,986 of the 1.7 million people in the area are member of the Catholic Church. The diocese dates back to the Vicariate Apostolic of Owerri, which was created on February 12, 1948 when the Vicariate Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri was split. On April 18, 1950 it was elevated to a diocese. On March 26, 1994 it became an archdiocese. The seat of the archbishop

neg: Eziama Obiato Eziama Obiato Eziama Obiato is a town in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. It is about 18 kilometers to the city of Owerri. The town is strategically located as it shares common boundaries with four other Local Government Areas in Imo State. It is bordered by Awo-Omamma (Oru East), Umu-ofor/Akabo (Oguta LGA), Amazano/Umuaka (Njaba LGA), Afara and Umunoha (both in Mbaitoli LGA). Eziama Obiato is home to the popular "Ukwuorji" Bus Stop on the Owerri/Onitsha Road. The town is home to the mysterious palm tree with three stems/branches. Many indigenes of the town share the belief

neg: Imo State 4.8 million people and the population density varies from 230 to 1,400 people per square kilometre. Christianity is the predominant religion. In addition to English being the official language, Imo state is a predominantly Igbo speaking state, with Igbo people constituting a majority of 98%. There are several institutions of higher learning including state and federal government run institutions. They are as follows: Imo State Imo is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies in the south east of Nigeria. Owerri is its capital and largest city. Its other major cities are Orlu and Okigwe. Located in the

neg: Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri The Assumpta Cathedral also called Owerri Cathedral Is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church which is located in the city of Owerri, the capital of the state of Imo in the southeastern part of the African country of Nigeria. As its name indicates, it is dedicated to the Catholic dogma of The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The temple follows the Roman or Latin rite and is the main church of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Owerri ("Archidioecesis Overriensis") which began as an apostolic vicariate in 1948 and obtained its current status

neg: Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha (born 7 February 1970) is a popular social crusader and advocate of good governance, transparency and accountability in Nigeria based in Owerri, Imo State. He is known for his stance on integrity. Iwuoha was born in Nkwerre, Imo State of Nigeria. He obtained a degree in Business Management from the Imo State University . He came to lime light in 2010 when he alleged that a serving Governor of Imo State flogged him in Government House and subsequently became one of those who fought to ensure that the Governor did not have

neg: Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri school. The school was built on a piece of land cut out of their closest neighbours, Government Secondary School Owerri. There were instances of tension between the students of both schools. The school uniform comprises blue shirts with navy blue skirts for the senior girls, and pinafores for the junior girls. Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri is a secondary school in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. It is a model secondary school for girls, which was established in 1973. The first principal of the school was Ms Sheila Everard. Being one of the country's “Unity Schools”,

neg: Orlu, Imo Orlu, Imo Orlu () is the second largest city after Owerri, in Southeast Nigeria's Imo State with an estimated population of 420,000. It has a long history and has played a critical role as the headquarters for the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) ran humanitarian relief agencies during the Nigerian Civil War. The Nigerian headquarters of the British Cheshire Home is in the city. Orlu is a home for enterprise and industry which gives it the unofficial tag of the commercial capital of Imo state. Many successful Nigerian businessmen, industrialists and champions of industries hail from its eleven local government

neg: Chris Anyanwu Chris Anyanwu Christiana "Chris" Anyanwu MFR (born 28 October 1951) is a Nigerian journalist, publisher, author, and politician. She was imprisoned from 1995 to 1998 for treason after reporting on a failed coup d'état against the government of Sani Abacha, and won several international journalism prizes during her confinement, including the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Believing that she could make more of an impact in politics than in journalism, Anyanwu ran for office and was elected Senator for the Imo East (Owerri) constituency in 2007. Anyanwu was born in Mbaise, Imo State. She attended Owerri Girls Secondary School

neg: Mbieri Mbieri, Obi-Mbieri and Umueze-Mbieri. It has boundary with the following communities; Iho, Akabo and Amatta (Ikeduru), Umuoba, Owalla, Orji, Amakohia, Akwakuma (Uratta, Owerri North), Ubomiri, Ifakala, Orodo and Ogwa (Mbaitoli). Works-layout Owerri is in Umudagu Mbieri It is about 8 km north of Owerri. Mbieri Mbieri is a town in southeastern Nigeria and one of the indigenous Igbo clans that conquered parts of the old Owerri province. Mbieri is in Mbaitoli council of Imo State and it is the biggest of the original nine towns of Mbaitoli.Mbieri is blessed with abundant hydrocarbon that traversed the Obazu, Amaulu, Achi, Eziome and

neg: Invasion of Umuahia Invasion of Umuahia The Invasion of Umuahia (December 20-December 24, 1969) was a military conflict during the Nigerian Civil War between Nigerian and Biafran soldiers. The Invasion of Umuahia occurred during the final stages of the Civil War and happened within 15 days of Biafran surrender. Ever since the early stages of the Nigerian Civil War, both sides had been fighting for control of the Imo State. The Imo State was particularly important due to its capital, Owerri. Owerri was first invaded by the Nigerians on September 17, 1968, during Operation OAU and it was kept under Nigerian control until

neg: Prince Eze Madumere Prince Eze Madumere Prince Eze Madumere (born 4 July 1964) is an entrepreneur, management consultant per excellence, astute administrator and the Deputy Governor of Imo State Nigeria. He was sworn in as deputy governor after the impeachment of the former deputy governor, Sir Jude Agbaso, by the Imo House of Assembly Madumere was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with family roots in Mbaitoli, Imo State, Nigeria. He is the third among seven children of his parents HRH Eze Henry Anoruo Madumere and Ugoeze Malinda Madumere. He attended Primary and Secondary Education in Owerri and Lagos state respectively after which

neg: Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri is a secondary school in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. It is a model secondary school for girls, which was established in 1973. The first principal of the school was Ms Sheila Everard. Being one of the country's “Unity Schools”, it was founded after the Nigerian civil war to "promote integration among ethnic groups and to discourage divisions and tribalism". Local languages such as Igbo were taught at the institution, albeit speaking them outside the classroom was a punishable offence. According to the BBC, straightening one's hair was banned in the

neg: Shirley Ogechi Igwe Shirley Ogechi Igwe Shirley Ogechi Igwe (born April 1, 1988), is a Nigerian actress and model popularly known as Shirley Igwe. She was formerly a Delta soap beauty model and a special assistant to the Imo State Governor. She is also a movie producer. Shirley was born on April 1, 1988, in Imo State. She had her upbringing in Owerri where she had her primary and secondary education. She studied Mass Communication at the Imo State University, she also trained at the Cranfield Aviation school as a cabin executive. Shirley lost her mum when she was 13 and much later

neg: Obowo Obowo Obowo, also spelled Obowu, is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, and is headquartered in Otoko. Other towns in the LGA include Amanze Umuagu, Umungwa, Umulogho, Odenkwume, Okwuohia, Amuzi, Alike, Avutu and Umuokeh. Former Imo State Governor Sam Mbakwe was born in and died in Obowo. Obowo is located about 45 minutes from Owerri. The area is right across the Imo River and is less than 30 minutes from the Umuahia and Ahiara in opposite directions. with the Amanze seven and half (71/2) junction and landmark in-between. Obowo, also spelled Obowu, is a Local Government Area of

neg: Prince Eze Madumere he travelled to the United States of America where he studied Management in San Jacinto college , University of Houston and Texas Southern University to study business management and played American college football as outside linebacker for the University of Houston . He is a holder of Masters Degree in History and International Studies from Imo State University, while currently pursuing his Doctorate Degree in History and International Studies also in Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State. As a man of Caliber, Madumere worked as Area Manager of Channel Development in KFC and PepsiCo Inc in the United States for

neg: Obowo Imo State, Nigeria, and is headquartered in Otoko. Towns and commercial centres in Obowo L.G.A. include Achingali, Afor-Nkolor Amanze, Eke-Avutu, Ugwumabiri, Ogwoghoroanya, Ogbotukwu, Seven and half, Afor-udu, Nwokoisiama, Ekeja, Malaysia Market (Onuimo Modern Market Umungwa Obowu) etc. Former Imo State Governor Sam Mbakwe was born in and died in Obowo. Obowo is located about 45 minutes from Owerri. The area is right across the Imo River and is less than 30 minutes from Umuahia, the Abia State capital, and Ahiara in opposite directions, with the seven and half (71/2) junction and land mark in-between. The Local Government: Obowo Local Government

neg: Victoria Adaobi Obasi Victoria Adaobi Obasi Victoria Adaobi Obasi (born 14 April 1952) is the current substantive vice chancellor of Imo State University. she hails from Ogboko in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State Nigeria. Between 2011-2013, she was commissioner for education in Imo State. Victoria Adaobi Obasi is the daughter of Chief Fred and Ezinne Felicia Nnoham. Obasi started her early education at Holy Rosary Primary school,Oguta and later proceeded to Holy Rosary Secondary,Ihioma.She also attended Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education,Owerri. Obasi got her bachelor's (1984), masters' (1985) and doctorate (1989) degrees from University of Hull, England. She did

neg: Umuguma Umuguma Umuguma Town is Owerri West Local Government Area's headquarters. It is in Imo State, Nigeria. It evolved out of the old Owerri Local Government Area in 1996. Umuguma—a descendant of Arugo—is one of the 774 communities in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Local Government administrative The ancestral homeland of Umuguma was located on the banks of the Nwaorie river, where Holy Ghost College (Arugo High School) Owerri is now located. Oratta's offspring include Ekwema and Arugo. Ekwema begat Owerre and Arugo begat Umuguma. Since Umuguma endured suffering due to the actions of Owerre, many boundaries

neg: Orogwe Orogwe Orogwe is a community in owerri-west local government of Imo state in Nigeria. The onitcha-owerri express road cuts across the community at km 7 before the famous control post roundabout in Owerri Municipal. The community is bounded by the following neighboring communities; Ndegwu by the west, ohii by the east, ogbaku by the north and irette by the south. Historically, orogwe is a member of the famous and legendary umuoha ofo ise autonomous community one of the five sons of the legend Oha in the then igbo land if eastern Nigeria. The spoken language is igbo and the population

neg: Prince Eze Madumere inter-party relations. In December 3, 2005, he ran for the Senate seat in Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) after it was declared vacant following the death of Senator Amah Iwuagwu. After the 2011 election, where Okorocha emerged victorious as the Governor of Imo State, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere (MFR) was appointed the chief of staff to the Governor of Imo State, where he exhibited obstinate drive for excellence. He became deputy governor on 30 March 2013. As the Deputy Governor of Imo State, his accomplishments are numerous especially in the area of Security, dispute and crisis management and resolution. His

neg: Hope Uzodinma Hope Uzodinma Hope Uzodinma is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for the Orlu (Imo West) constituency of Imo State, Nigeria, in the April 2011 federal elections. He ran on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. His election was challenged on the grounds that he was not the valid PDP candidate, but on 5 May 2011 the supreme court declared that his election was valid. Recently, the most distinguish Senator, Hope Uzodinma defeated the incumbent Governor's choice to win the APC Gubernatorial Primary and received Heroic welcome in Owerri Imo State. His campaign team @OurHopeTeam is pitching his manifesto

neg: Owerri Umuahia, Abia State. Owerri has an airport southeast of the city, called the Imo Airport, located in Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala LGA. The Airport (Sam Mbakwe Airport) provides flight services to Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. Right now, it serves as an alternate for Port Harcourt. Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is now an International Cargo Airport. Some major roads that go through the city are; Port Harcourt Rd., Aba Rd., Onitsha Rd., and Okigwe Rd. Roads within the city are; Douglas Rd., Weathral Rd., Tetlow Rd., and Works Rd. Relief market is the main market in Owerri after the

neg: Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People 100,000 internal refugees and an estimated 2,000 civilian deaths was recorded. Ken Saro-Wiwa, N. G. Dube and Kobari Nwilewas were arrested in Port Harcourt in Rivers State in eastern Nigeria on June 21, 1993. Following their arrest, Ken Saro-Wiwa, N. G. Dube and Kobari Nwile were first transferred to Lagos, then to Owerri in Imo State and finally to Port Harcourt where they are currently in prison. The three were charged on 13 July 1993 under the Criminal Code of Eastern Nigeria in connection with their activities on behalf of the Ogoni community. Charges on six counts relating to unlawful

neg: Ijeoma Ndukwe-Egwuronu Ijeoma Ndukwe-Egwuronu Ijeoma Ndukwe-Egwuronu (Ijeoma Ndukwe-Egwuronu; born 12 May 1982) is a Nigerian Entrepreneur popularly known as Nwanyi Akamụ (Igbo term for a woman that sells Pap) or Iyaologi (Yoruba term for a woman that sells Pap) in reference to her food processing business, Bubez Foods. Ijeoma who grew up in Owerri, Imo State, is the first child in a family of six and started her early education in Assumpta Primary School, Owerri before moving on for high school at the Owerri Girls Secondary School. Subsequently, she went to the University of Calabar where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in

neg: Sunday Ajibade Adenihun General Officer Commanding, 3rd Infantry Division, Jos (1975–78). Between 1978 and 1979, the then Colonel Adenihun was military governor of old Imo State. Bob Njemanze from the Njemanze ruling dynasty in Owerri, Imo State described him as "a young man with so much vigour and vision but without time to conclude anything." However, he did introduce simple but effective procedures for ridding the towns of the state of the mountains of garbage that had been accumulating. In October 1979 Adenihun handed over to the administration of the first civilian governor of Imo State in the Nigerian Second Republic, Chief Samuel

neg: Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education The Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri now Alvan Ikoku University of Education is located in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Nigeria. It was established in April, 1963 as the Advanced Teachers Training College by the defunct Eastern Nigeria Government on the grounds of the Old Shell Camp, Owerri. It has since expanded across the Orlu Road on the Nworie River. It awards the National Certificate in Education (NCE) and the Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) and, in affiliation, with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka prepares for the Bachelor of Education (B.ed)

neg: O-Town (film) as a “Tarantinesque” drama. O-Town (film) O-Town is a Nigerian crime gangster film written and directed by C.J. Obasi. The film stars Paul Utomi as Peace, a hustler at the center of various issues in the small town of Owerri, also known as O-Town. The film's music was composed by Beatoven and Wache Pollen and filming took place in Owerri. Of the film, Obasi has described as a "crime-gangster thriller. It’s a semi-autobiographical tale because it draws from some of the crime stories I knew and heard; growing up in a small town called Owerri in Imo State. It’s also

neg: O-Town (film) O-Town (film) O-Town is a Nigerian crime gangster film written and directed by C.J. Obasi. The film stars Paul Utomi as Peace, a hustler at the center of various issues in the small town of Owerri, also known as O-Town. The film's music was composed by Beatoven and Wache Pollen and filming took place in Owerri. Of the film, Obasi has described as a "crime-gangster thriller. It’s a semi-autobiographical tale because it draws from some of the crime stories I knew and heard; growing up in a small town called Owerri in Imo State. It’s also my exploration into genre

neg: Anara Anara Anara is a town located about 25 kilometres east of Owerri, in Imo State, Nigeria. The town is made-up of eight villages, namely Idem, Aguna, Umuneke, Duru na ezike, umuoluwe, Umuehie, umuudo and dialum. Anara has a strategic position on the map as it is a junction town connecting four major roads, which are the Owerri - Okigwe Road, and the Orlu - Umuahia Road. There is a popular market called Afor Anara where fresh fruits and vegetables are traded by both Anara people and people from neighbouring towns. The town was raised to a state of autonomy in

neg: Ike Odimegwu Committee. He also served as Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter. He is the incumbent Coordinator of ASUU, Owerri zone. He is a member of several academic associations, including: He has authored and co-authored several books and journals: Ike Odimegwu Ike Ferdinand Odimegwu is a Nigerian professor of philosophy and political philosopher. He was born at Obiaruku, a city in Delta State, southern Nigeria. He was a student under the tutelage of Theophilus Okere, a renowned Nigerian philosopher at Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Nigeria. He later obtained a Master of Arts

neg: Naze, Imo , Onyemechara , Oguike and Anyanwu . Whereas Oguike and Anyanwu did not give birth to male children same with Odu,Egbudike,Chukwukere and Nwogu. Agunwa gave birth to Daniel. Ejelonu who married two wives gave birth to Onyewuotu and Merenini from one wife ; Naze and Ekezie from the second wife. Onyeagoro gave birth to Nkwaze , Onyemechara gave birth to Joseph . Naze, Imo Naze is a town in southeastern Nigeria, 408 km south of Abuja, the country's capital. It is located in the Owerri North local government area of Imo State. Alaenyi comprises five towns: Ihitte-Ogada, Awaka, Egbu, Naze

neg: Okigwe Okigwe Okigwe is the third largest city, after Owerri and Orlu, in Imo state of Nigeria. The city lies between the Port Harcourt-Enugu-Maiduguri rail line. Thus, the city has grown into a major cattle transit town for the southeast and south subregions of Nigeria. Okigwe has a population of 132,237 (2005 census). Most of the population is made up of immigrant workers from other states. Okigwe city was the primary host site of the old Imo State University (now Abia State University). Okigwe has various tourist and historical sites. The Federal Government College in the city has remained one of

neg: Sam Mbakwe disaster area. His 6 January 2004 death in Avutu, Obowo Local Government Area, came after a sickness that had set on in February 2002 and occurred shortly after a state-sponsored trip to Germany for treatment. Sam Mbakwe Samuel "Sam" Onunaka Mbakwe (1929 – 5 January 2004) was an Igbo politician and governor of Imo State, southern Nigeria from 1 October 1979 until 31 December 1983. The Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, which is located in Owerri, the state capital, was renamed after him. In 1981, Sam Mbakwe set up Imo State University. The campus was located in a territory that

neg: Ngozi Eucharia Uche Ngozi Eucharia Uche Ngozi Eucharia Uche (born June 18, 1973 in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria) is a former football player and a former head coach of the Nigeria women's national football team. Uche grew up in Owerri, Nigeria. The first of five children, she was brought up in a middle class environment. She attended the Egbu Girls Secondary School Owerri before heading to Delta State University. While in secondary school, Uche began playing soccer. She later played for the national team Super Falcons, and became their first female coach. In 2010, she became the first woman coach to win an

neg: Amatta St Michael s Anglican church Amatta was built in 1917,followed by The St Francis Catholic church Amatta.The community has two primary schools namely primary school Amatta, community school Amatta and Amatta community secondary school and three vocational schools. The Nkwomutaozuo market is the community market where the elders congregates and the local market women in the community ply theirs goods on an nkwo market day. Amatta Amatta is a village in Imo State south eastern Nigeria. It is located about 10 km northeast of Owerri. Amatta is one of the 29 towns in Ikeduru Local Government of Imo State. It

neg: Michael Ikoku in Owerri, IMO state and a political figure in IMO state, a key figure in Nollywood and a sponsor in the entertainment industry and founder of Myke Records. He married in 1991 and has 5 children. He is a member of the rotary club of Nigeria. He ventured into politics in 2014 and returned to humanitarian activities and business services. His first son Obinna Ikoku Jr. recently graduated from Bradford university and is now part of the management team of his Yandi Ltd He is affiliated with the Nollywood industry of Nigeria and hosted his birthday in the midst of

neg: Okigwe the best unity schools in Nigeria. Okigwe remains one of the breadbaskets of Nigeria with terrace cultivation practised on its hilly farmlands. Okigwe also boasts many relaxation spots such as Alexandra Suites & Hotels Limited Okigwe Imo state which is situated at No 1 Alexandra Ave, Umuchima Road, Ubahu. St. Mary’s Cathedral in Okigwe is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe. Okigwe Okigwe is the third largest city, after Owerri and Orlu, in Imo state of Nigeria. The city lies between the Port Harcourt-Enugu-Maiduguri rail line. Thus, the city has grown into a major cattle transit town

neg: Martin Agbaso Obi Memorial Primary School), from which he graduated with the First School Leaving Certificate in 1971. He married his 19 year old sweetheart, Robin, in New York at the age of 23. They have three children. Maurice Iwu and APGA Martin Agbaso Waits On The Doorsteps Of Justice -by Stephen How Chief Martin Agbaso is loved by people; As his friendship cut across the border Martin Agbaso Chief Martin Agbaso (born 1959) is a Nigerian economist, politician and was a candidate for Governor of Imo State. Agbaso is the former Imo State Senator for Owerri, a special assistant on Ecology

neg: Viola Onwuliri Viola Onwuliri Viola Adaku Onwuliri (born 18 June 1956) is a university professor of Biochemistry and politician who served as Nigeria's Foreign Minister. Onwuliri is the first daughter of the Royal Family of His Highness Eze Cletus and Ugoeze Dorathy Oparaoji of Amuzi, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Imo State. She hails from Ahiazu Mbaise in Imo state, Nigeria and was born in Lagos in 1956. She attended Owerri Girls' Secondary School before the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she achieved a 2nd Class Upper 2:1 in Biochemistry. She also attended the University of Jos where she achieved a PGCE, an MSc

neg: Amatta Amatta Amatta is a village in Imo State south eastern Nigeria. It is located about 10 km northeast of Owerri. Amatta is one of the 29 towns in Ikeduru Local Government of Imo State. It is made up of Three major villages,Umuohia,Umuezekom and Obinnekele. Umuezekom is made up of three clans - Ndiuhu, Ebikoro Umuadam and Umuonyerimma. Obinnekele is made up of Uhu-na-Okwu, Umuikuku and Umunzeagwu. These villages in the order of listing are sons of same ancestry of which Umuohia is the eldest, of the community and sits right at the center of Amatta. Amatta people are predominantly Christians,The

neg: Michael Ikoku Michael Ikoku Michael Obinna Ikemsinachi Chieze Ikoku (known generally as Evangelist Myke Ikoku) is a Nigerian philanthropist and the former chairman of the board of tourism in Imo State. He was born on the 15th of January 1968. Ikoku was born in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, south-south Nigeria to a headmaster in St. Paul’s Primary School Owerri named Reuben Ikoku and a petty trader Rhoda Ikoku (his mother) He had his primary education in 6 different south eastern schools, starting off at the same school his father was head of at St. Paul’s Primary School Owerri, from which he moved to

neg: Ihiagwa and Ihiagwa because they are siblings. The secondary school in Ihiagwa is Ihiagwa Secondary school located at Umuchima. Obiwuruotu is the women dance group of Ihiagwa. Major religion is Christianity. Major Churches include Saint John Anglican Church Ihiagwa, Catholic church Ihiagwa and Baptist Church Ihiagwa. The surrounding Towns/Villages to Ihiagwa are Nekede, Eziobodo, Obinze, Naze and Obibiezena. The Otamiri River passes through the Town. Ihiagwa Ihiagwa is a town in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. It is located 12 km south of the capital city of Owerri. The township is composed of eight villages: Umuelem, Umuchima,

neg: Eziobodo Eziobodo Eziobodo is an ancient kingdom located in today's Owerri-West local government, Owerri - Imo State Nigeria. Eziobodo is an igbo-speaking community with a population of over 15,000 locals. Eziobodo is also known as Alueze or Alu-eze as this was the ancient name of the community before the colonial arrival of the former British Empire and Warrant Chiefs that followed much later around the 1930s. The town is made up by four villages namely; Eziobo (the first sons), Umuayo village, Umuokele village and Umuezala. There is a fifth village battling for independence from Umuokele village called Umuechem but they are

neg: Ohuhu people theory, some writers believe that traditionally, the ancestors of Ohuhu-Ngwa formed part of a migration from the Agbaja area in Owerri and moved to the Imo River. Whether the migration began in Orlu, Nekede, Agba or Ahiara, it is noteworthy that all three centers are situated on the same unbroken stretch of land. A recurrent name in these theories is Obowo – a clan occupying the area west of the Imo River. This river, lying between the Obowo and Ohuhu clans, is to both an important landmark. Whether the Ohuhu people migrated from Orlu area or Owerri they must, of

neg: Raymond Nkemdirim enrolled at Boys High School, Awkunanaw, Enugu State, and subsequently Emmanuel College, Owerri. For his higher education, he proceeded to Imo State University (now Abia State University) then located at Etiti in Imo State, where he studied Sociology between 1982 and 1986. He went on to enrol at the University of Abuja, where he studied and obtained a degree in Law in 2002. Prior to going to the university for higher education, he had, in 1979 joined the then Nigerian Security Organisation (NSO). When in 1986, the NSO was re-organized and the State Security Service (SSS) emerged, he transferred his

neg: Eziobodo Bobby owner of Bobby's signature - The beautician for former miss world winner Agbani Derego in 2001, Dr. Steve Eke-Okoroagabra MD, CEO Doctors Charity Inc. Eziobodo Eziobodo is an ancient kingdom located in today's Owerri-West local government, Owerri - Imo State Nigeria. Eziobodo is an igbo-speaking community with a population of over 15,000 locals. Eziobodo is also known as Alueze or Alu-eze as this was the ancient name of the community before the colonial arrival of the former British Empire and Warrant Chiefs that followed much later around the 1930s. The town is made up by four villages namely; Eziobo

neg: Ugonna Ozurigbo for his benevolence, humility and communication expertise. On July 10, 2018, Ozuruigbo infamously moved the motion for the impeachment of the deputy Governor, Mr. Eze Madumere. The Owerri High Court has however nulified the impeachment which was concoted by Governor Rochas Okorocha in cohort with some members of Imo State House of Assembly. Ugonna Ozurigbo Ugonna Ozurigbo (born November 26, 1976) is a Nigerian politician and Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly of the Imo State House of Assembly, since July 2015. On April 11, 2015, he was re-elected again by his people for another term of 4 years in

neg: Sebastian Okechukwu Mezu 80%) in the Imo State Legislative, Gubernatorial and Presidential Elections in Nigeria in 1979. Sebastian Okechukwu Mezu Dr Sebastian Okechukwu Mezu (born April 30, 1941) is a Nigerian writer, scholar, philanthropist, and publisher. He was involved in politics in Nigeria in the late 1970s. Sebastian Okechukwu Mezu was born on April 30, 1941, in Ezeogba, Emekuku, Owerri, Imo State. He received a B.A. in French (1964) with minors in German and Philosophy from Georgetown University. He obtained an LL.B. in 1966 from La Salle Extension University, Chicago, and an M.A. (1966), Ph.D (1967) in Romance Languages from Johns Hopkins University,

neg: Umuguma order within the community. The affairs of the Town Union are presided over by the President-General, who oversees other Umuguma Town Union branch presidents, and is the custodian of the Town Union at home. The President-General is elected at a general assembly - the present elected President-General is Engineer Uzoma Kenneth Osuagwu (elected 2014). Prominent citizens of Umuguma include: Umuguma Umuguma Town is Owerri West Local Government Area's headquarters. It is in Imo State, Nigeria. It evolved out of the old Owerri Local Government Area in 1996. Umuguma—a descendant of Arugo—is one of the 774 communities in the constitution of

neg: Ihiagwa Ihiagwa Ihiagwa is a town in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. It is located 12 km south of the capital city of Owerri. The township is composed of eight villages: Umuelem, Umuchima, Mboke, Nnkaramochie, Iriamogu, Aku/Umuokwo, Ibuzo and Umuezeawula. Ihiagwa has been divided into two autonomous communities, namely native Ihiagwa (Chimelem), comprising two villages—Umuelem and Umuchima—and Dindi Ihiagwa, comprising the remaining six villages, all divisions done for administrative and developmental reasons. Each autonomous community is a monarchy ruled by an Eze. The Ihiagwa people are members of the Igbo ethnic group in the southeastern Nigeria. They

neg: Ikedi Ohakim the state does not have sufficient revenue for urgently needed development projects. In June 2009, Imo State issued a N18.5 billion seven-year fixed rate bond. Ohakim said that 7% of the money raised would be used for rehabilitation of water supplies, 20% for road repair and construction, and 68% for the State Government’s investment in Imo Wonder Lake and Conference Centre, Oguta. On 25 July 2009, Ohakim publicly switched allegiance back to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) at a ceremony in Owerri attended by President Umaru Yar'Adua, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other party leaders. The

neg: Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Federal Polytechnic, Nekede The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede is a federal government-owned higher institution located in Nekede, a town in Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria. It was established on a temporary site at the premise of Government Technical College by the Imo State government in 1978 as College of Technology, Owerri before it was moved to its present location in Nekede. On 7 April 1993, the polytechnic was changed to a federal government institution and was renamed "The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede". The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede offers National Diploma and Higher National Diploma courses at undergraduate levels. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede has 5 schools(faculties)

neg: Umuaka Umuaka The Umuaka Autonomous Community is a town in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Umuaka autonomous community is situated almost mid way between Orlu and Owerri. The Orlu/Owerri Road passes almost through the center of Umuaka Town crossing the Ukwuorji-Nkwerre/Amaigbo Road at Afor Umuaka Market. Umuaka is made up of ten communities among some that have gained autonomous status, the villages are Achara, Amaiyi, Amakor, Isiozi, Uba, Ugbele, Ibele, Umuele, Obinwanne and Obeakpu. The people of Umuaka are known for their hospitality. The people are predominantly farmers. Emmanuel Emenike, member of the Nigerian national team hails from

neg: Isiala Mbano by Christians who practice subsistence farming under local government agencies policy. Isiala Mbano is located north-east of Imo State capital, Owerri. It is traversed by Owerri/Okigwe / Anara/Umuahia and Okigwe/Umuahia high ways. It is bounded on the north by Onuimo L.G.A. and some parts of Nwangele L.G.A, on the East by Ehime Mbano L.G.A. and on the south by Ikeduru and Mbaitolu L.G.As respectively. It occupies a geographical land mass of 148 sq. Kilometers. It has provisional census figure of 198,736 as at 2006 census. Isiala Mbano Local Government Area has 28 Autonomous communities, namely:- Osuama, Ezihe, Anara, Osu Owerre,

neg: Umuaka Umuaka, also Helen Ukaonu, gold medalist with the Nigerian female football team that won gold during the African female Nations Cup hails from the town. Umuaka The Umuaka Autonomous Community is a town in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Umuaka autonomous community is situated almost mid way between Orlu and Owerri. The Orlu/Owerri Road passes almost through the center of Umuaka Town crossing the Ukwuorji-Nkwerre/Amaigbo Road at Afor Umuaka Market. Umuaka is made up of ten communities among some that have gained autonomous status, the villages are Achara, Amaiyi, Amakor, Isiozi, Uba, Ugbele, Ibele, Umuele, Obinwanne and

neg: Anara the celebration. In 2010, it was reported that a Reverend Father popularly known as Father No Shaking ordered that the more-than-a-century-old tree be cut down after serious prayers were cast out at the demons associated with the tree. Anara Anara is a town located about 25 kilometres east of Owerri, in Imo State, Nigeria. The town is made-up of eight villages, namely Idem, Aguna, Umuneke, Duru na ezike, umuoluwe, Umuehie, umuudo and dialum. Anara has a strategic position on the map as it is a junction town connecting four major roads, which are the Owerri - Okigwe Road, and the

neg: Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha later, he was framed up and sent to prison where he spent 328 days without trial while his wife spent 186 days in jail before the case was quashed on April 27, 2015 with the assistance of human rights Activists Emeka Ononammadu, Kenneth Uwadi and Barrister Louis.M. Alozie at high Court 4, Owerri where Justice Irene Duruoha Igwe presided. He is married with two children Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha (born 7 February 1970) is a popular social crusader and advocate of good governance, transparency and accountability in Nigeria based in Owerri, Imo State. He is known

neg: Paul Obiefule Nigeria but gave it up to pursue a professional football career. His younger brother Polycarp Obinna Obiefule, plays currently for Mosta F.C. in Malta. His brother Pol broke a record as the highest goal ever scored in Maltese Premier League in the 2011/2012 Season with 34 Goals. Formerly member of Planners F.C. Owerri Imo State Nigeria. Paul Obiefule Paul Ikechukwu Obiefule (born 15 May 1986 in Owerri) is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Denmark Series side Holstebro. Obiefule began his career in his home country of Nigeria playing for Planners FC and then Heartland, where he spent two

neg: Uche Nwosu Primary School, Maiduguri and his secondary school at Government Secondary School, Gubia, Borno State and subsequently transferred to Comprehensive Secondary School Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre, where he obtained an enviable records in the WASC exams. In 1995, Uche secured admission into the Imo State University, Owerri where he read Urban and Regional Planning. He pursued his studies diligently at the University with zeal and commitment from 1995 to 2000 where he graduated with a B.Sc second class honours degree. . While at Imo State University, His love for humanity and passion to represent the downtrodden and provide comfort for commuters drove him