Osemotor
Ossemotor Elu-Igbo | |
---|---|
Villa | |
5°42′46″N 6°47′32″E / 5.71278°N 6.79222°E / 5.71278; 6.79222 | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Imo State |
LGA | Oguta LGA |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
• Summer (DST) | not observed |
Postcode | 464... |
Ossemotor (also Enu-Igbo) is an ancient river port and park on the bank of the lean 'finger-like' Oguta Lake in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria.[1] Known for its rich history of commerce, Ossemotor was a strategic economic centre in the Eastern Region of Nigeria. Occupying approximately 46.50 km2 in landmass, it is a part of the Oguta metropolis in Imo State. Ossemotor was used for exchange, evacuation and shipment of goods.[1]
Economy
Osemotor is a farming and fishing community in Oguta LGA.[1] International Marine University has been proposed for Osemotor to help unlock the economic potentials of the port.[1][2]
Environment and Pollution
The Osemotor has in the past, faced with pollution as a result of the activities of illegal oil activities. These activities often result to pipeline vandalism and oil explosion in the region.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d Onwuchekwa, Uche (2013). "Ossemotor-Enu-Igbo Marine University: Unlocking Economic Potentials of Imo Riverine Community". Daily Review. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ Deolu (July 5, 2013). "First African Marine University to Open in Imo State – Okorocha". Information Nigeria. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "NSCDC vows to crush syndicate vandalizing oil pipelines in Imo State | AIT LIVE". ait.live. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- v
- t
- e
- Ahiara
- Awo-Omamma
- Izombe
- Okigwe
- Orlu
- Owerri (State capital)
local government areas
- Abba
- Aboh Mbaise
- Ahiazu Mbaise
- Akatta
- Amaifeke
- Amaigbo
- Amandugba
- Amike
- Anara
- Arondizuogu
- Dikenafai
- Ehime Mbano
- Ejemekwuru
- Ekwereazu
- Emekuku
- Eziama Obiato
- Ezinihitte Mbaise
- Ihiagwa
- Mbieri
- Mgbidi
- Naze
- Nekede
- Ngugu
- Nkwerre
- Nnarambia
- Obaku
- Oguta
- Ohaji/Egbema
- Ohoba
- Okwelle
- Okwuabala
- Okwudor
- Orsu
- Osemotor
- Osina
- Owerri North
- Ozara
- Ubomiri
- Umuagwo
- Umuaka
- Umueshi
- Umuezukwe
- Umundugba
- Umunoha
- Umunumo
other populated places
- Abajah
- Abazu-Akabo
- Akabo
- Akalovo
- Amafor
- Amaimo
- Amakohia
- Amakohia Ubi
- Amatta
- Amauju
- Amaebu Ogwa
- Awaka
- Awo, Imo
- Azara Egbelu
- Edenta
- Egbu
- Ekwerazu Ogwa
- Emekeobibi
- Emii
- Ezeoke Nsu
- Eziorsu
- Ihite
- Ihitte Ogwa
- Ihuo
- Ikembara
- Irete
- Isuobiangwu
- Itu
- Lude Ahiara
- Ndegwu
- Nkalu
- Nkwesi
- Obazu
- Obeakpu
- Obigwo
- Obilokwu Mbieri
- Obinze
- Obizi
- Oboama
- Obodo
- Obodoukwu
- Ochicha
- Ogbe
- Okohia
- Okwuohia
- Orji
- Orodo
- Orogwe
- Oru na Nneude
- Otulu, Ahiara
- Otulu, Oru West
- Owelu
- Uburu Ekwe
- Umevu
- Umu Oma
- Umuaghadi Inyishia
- Umuchima
- Umunahu
- Umuofa
- Umuoke
- Uratta
- Uzuaba