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Capital city of Imo State, Nigeria
Okigwe and Ohaji/Egbema. Owerri consists of three Local Government Areas namely Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West. It has an estimated population
Owerri
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
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 (22 sq mi) and a
Owerri_Municipal
Public university in Owerri, Nigeria
The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a federal university in Owerri West, Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Nigeria. The university is
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Federal_University_of_Technology_Owerri
Hospital in Imo state, Nigeria
Centre, Owerri is a public health care centre located in Owerri city in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. In 1903, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri was founded
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri
Federal_Medical_Centre,_Owerri
Igbo highlife Sub-Genre
Owerri Bongo // (Bongo/Igbo Bongo) is a style of Igbo highlife music that has its origins in the Igbo people of Owerri and spread around all Imo State
Owerri_Bongo
State of Nigeria
River which flows along the state's eastern border. The state capital is Owerri and the State's slogan is the "Eastern Heartland." Of the 36 States in Nigeria
Imo_State
Battle in the Nigerian Civil War
The siege of Owerri (15 October 1968 – 25 April 1969) was a battle between Nigerian and Biafran forces in the Nigerian Civil War. The capture was a major
Siege_of_Owerri
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Owerri WestListen is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Umuguma. Owerri West Local Government is administered
Owerri_West
Igbo soup
Ofe Owerri Listen is an Igbo delicacy in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. The soup is made with snails, beef, assorted meat and fishes. The soup is popular
Ofe_Owerri
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Owerri North Listen 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 kilometres
Owerri_North
Latin Catholic cathedral in Nigeria
Cathedral, also called Owerri Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The mother church of the Archdiocese of Owerri, it is dedicated
Assumpta_Cathedral
Academic library in Ihiagwa, Nigeria
The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Library is the primary academic library for the FUTO in Nigeria. The library is adjacent to lecture
Federal University of Technology Owerri Library
Federal_University_of_Technology_Owerri_Library
Nigerian Catholic prelate
the archbishop of Owerri from 26 March 1994 until 6 March 2022. Ordained as a priest on 1972, he incardinated in the Diocese of Owerri. Pope John Paul II
Anthony_J.V._Obinna
Public secondary school in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Secondary School, Owerri (referred to as Government College, Owerri or GSSO) is a public boys' English medium secondary school in Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria
Government Secondary School, Owerri
Government_Secondary_School,_Owerri
Association football club in Imo State, Nigeria
Khalifat Football Club is a professional association football club based in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The team competes in the Nigeria Premier Football League
Kun_Khalifat_FC
Riots event occurring in Imo state in 1996
1996 Otokoto Riots were a series of spontaneous protests and looting in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria over two days in September. The immediate trigger for
1996_Otokoto_Riots
Latin Catholic archdiocese in Nigeria
The Archdiocese of Owerri (Latin: Archidioecesis Overriensis) is a Latin Catholic archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The
Archdiocese_of_Owerri
Nnewi Diocese of Nsukka Diocese of Ekwulobia Metropolitan Archdiocese of Owerri Diocese of Aba Diocese of Ahiara Diocese of Okigwe Diocese of Orlu Diocese
List of Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
List_of_Catholic_dioceses_in_Nigeria
Nigerian politician
Listen is a Nigerian politician. He was a member representing Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives
Ikenna_Elezieanya
Village in Imo State
is a town in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo state in southern Nigeria, located on the Otamiri River near the city of Owerri. Egbu is among
Egbu
University in Owerri, Nigeria
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
Imo_State_University
Imo's delegation in Nigeria's National Assembly
North, Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo, Mbaitolu/Ikeduru, Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West, and Nkwerre/Nwangele/Isu/Njaba. Official Website –
Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Imo
Nigerian_National_Assembly_delegation_from_Imo
Military conflict between Nigeria and Biafra
military operation in the Nigeria-Biafra War. It took place in the towns of Owerri and Uli, which were captured from the Biafran Armed Forces by the Nigerian
Operation_Tail-Wind
Town in Imo State, Nigeria
also hosts the Imo State new Owerri capital territory popularly known as new Owerri. Federal University of Technology Owerri is 20 minutes drive from Nekede
Nekede
Nigerian army colonel
city of Owerri from Nigerian forces between 1968 and 1969. Utuk played a significant role in key engagements, including the defense of Owerri against
Akpan_Utuk
Polytechnic in Nekede, Owerri West, Nigeria
federal government-owned higher education institution located in Nekede, Owerri West local government area, Imo State, south-eastern Nigeria. It was established
Federal_Polytechnic,_Nekede
American minister and civil rights activist (1929–1968)
Martin Luther King Jnr. at The Heroes Square in Owerri, Imo State
Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
Nigerian senator
2011-2027 at the National Assembly. Ezenwa Onyewuchi was born in Orji, Owerri North LGA of Imo State on April 2nd 1968 to the family of Hon. Ambrose Olumba
Ezenwa_Francis_Onyewuchi
Oldest diocese of the Church of Nigeria
The Anglican Diocese on the Niger is the mother diocese (oldest diocese) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). It is one of 10 Anglican dioceses
Anglican_Diocese_on_the_Niger
Anglican diocese in Nigeria
The Anglican Diocese of Owerri is one of 12 within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of 14 ecclesiastical provinces within the Church of Nigeria
Anglican_Diocese_of_Owerri
Airport
Airport (IATA: QOW, ICAO: DNIM), also known as Imo State Airport, serves Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. It is located in
Sam_Mbakwe_Airport
Prison breakout in Nigeria
The Owerri prison break took place in the early hours of 5 April 2021, when a mass prison break occurred in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. A large armed group
Owerri_prison_break
Nigerian senator, economist, politician
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
Martin_Agbaso
Nigerian academic
female substantive Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri. Oti defeated Ikechukwu Dozie on 13 April 2021 and has resumed office as
Nnenna_Oti
Anglican province in Nigeria
of Owerri is one of the 14 ecclesiastical provinces of the Church of Nigeria. It comprises 12 dioceses: Okigwe South (Bishop:David Onuoha) Owerri (Bishop:
Anglican_Province_of_Owerri
River in Nigeria
runs south from its source (Ishi Mmiri) at Egbu, past Owerri urban centre, and through the Owerri West and Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Areas at Nekede
Otamiri_River
Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri
a Nigerian prelate and Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri since 2019. He was kidnapped in transit along with his driver on 27 December
Moses_Chikwe
Village in Imo State, Nigeria
is a village[citation needed] in southeast Nigeria. It is located in the Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.[citation needed] This region is
Orji
(Ikeduru), Umuoba, Owalla, Orji, Amakohia, Akwakuma (Uratta, Owerri North), Owerri Nchi Ise (Owerri Municipal), Ubomiri, Ifakala, Orodo and Ogwa (Mbaitoli)
Mbieri
Solar powered cooling company
is an Owerri-based company that provides solar-powered cold storage solutions for small-scale farmers. ColdHubs was founded in 2015 in Owerri, Imo State
ColdHubs
Town in Oguta LGA of Imo State, Nigeria
west of the Owerri Capital Territory. It lies within the traditional territory of the Southern Igbo people and forms part of the Owerri cultural and
Agwa
1968 battle of the Biafran War
able to retain control of Umuahia and eventually recapture the cities of Owerri and Aba. In April 1968, the Commander of the 3 MCDO, Colonel Benjamin Adekunle
Operation_OAU
Nigerian association football club
Iwuanyanwu Nationale from 1985 to 2006, is a Nigerian football club based in Owerri. The team play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium (and the Okigwe Stadium
Heartland_F.C.
Nigerian politician
State House of Assembly. She represents the Njaba State Constituency in Owerri, Imo State. Uju Onwudiwe received her early secondary education at Queen’s
Uju_Onwudiwe
Corporation), Owerri 96.1 – Osiza Radio, Owerri 97.3 – Megaband FM, Owerri 98.1 – Groove FM, Owerri 98.7 – Federal Polytechnic Owerri FM 99.5 – Hot FM, Owerri 100
List of radio stations in Nigeria
List_of_radio_stations_in_Nigeria
2021, a group believed to be Eastern Security Network attacked Owerri Prison in Owerri, Imo State. ESN came into the prison heavily armed with machine
Prison_breaks_in_Nigeria
Village in Imo state, Nigeria
village in southeastern Nigeria located near the city of Owerri. "Ihite Ogada Oha Umunahu, Owerri North, Imo". NigeriaPostcode.com. Retrieved 23 June 2025
Umunahu
School in Nigeria
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
Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri
Federal_Government_Girls'_College,_Owerri
Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria
the South East. Other large southeastern cities include Umuahia, Enugu, Owerri, Nnewi, Awka, and Abakaliki. The South East is predominantly Igbo ethnically
South_East_(Nigeria)
involved in community medical outreach in Nigeria. He was the president of the Owerri Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OCCIMA). Everest Okpara
Everest_Okpara
Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria
located in the north-eastern area of Imo State capital, Owerri.[citation needed] It is traversed by Owerri/Okigwe / Anara/Umuahia and Okigwe/Umuahia high ways
Isiala_Mbano
Community in Imo State, Nigeria
Okolochi Listenis an ancient community in today's Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, it borders Emeabiam, Eziobodo, Ihiagwa and Obibiezena
Okolochi
Nigerian manufacturer of automobilies and buses
"Kekes" per year. This is to be increased by a new production plant in Owerri in Imo State on a plot of land of 150,000 square metres. The domestic production
Innoson_Vehicle_Manufacturing
Topics referred to by the same term
FUTO or futo can refer to: Federal University of Technology Owerri Gyula Futó Shibaura-futō Station Futo Station This disambiguation page lists articles
FUTO
1929 riots in Colonial Nigeria
form of public shaming. It was organised and led by the rural women of Owerri and Calabar provinces. The modus operandi of the protests involved 'sit-in'
Women's_War
Research centre in Imo State, Nigeria
development and training group based in the Federal University of Technology Owerri. The Center offers master's and doctorate degrees, as well as professional
Africa Center of Excellence in Future Energies & Electrochemical Systems
Africa_Center_of_Excellence_in_Future_Energies_&_Electrochemical_Systems
Military conflict in the Biafrin War
State. The Imo State was particularly important due to its capital, Owerri. Owerri was first invaded by the Nigerians on 17 September 1968, during Operation
Invasion_of_Umuahia
Nigerian airline
from Owerri to Lagos reported an engine failure and suspected fire immediately following departure. The crew returned safely to land in Owerri on a single
Air_Peace
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Ikeduru LGA is Hon. Justice Nze. Ikeduru LGA has the following neighbors, Owerri North, Mbano, and Mbaise, and they share a common culture. With an annual
Ikeduru
River on Nigeria
The Nworie River is a river in Nigeria that passes through Owerri and drains into the Otamiri River at Nekede. The length of the river from its source
Nworie_River
Water distributed in a plastic bag
than sealed sachets . Around June, 2024 two water companies were closed in Owerri by National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) due
Water_sachet
in Owerri West LGA, Southeastern Nigeria, located near the city of Owerri. "Jubilation, celebration as Osu Caste System abolished in Irete, Owerri West
Irete
Nigerian-American director
Imerienwe; and finished at Nekede Town School, Owerri. He gained entry to Government Secondary School, Owerri, for his secondary studies. After his family
Chijindu_Kelechi_Eke
Nigerian entrepreneur
Management Course. Chris Igwe started his career at Nanac Enterprises Limited, Owerri as a freelance salesman and he eventually rose to the position of general
Chris_Igwe
Nigerian human rights activist and businessman
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
Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha
Citizen_Ikenna_Samuelson_Iwuoha
Nigerian actress and gospel singer (born 2010)
Films Investment Summit & Awards. Uchechi was born on 12 October 2010 in Owerri, Imo State, in southeastern Nigeria. She is the daughter of Okonkwo Chijioke
Uchechi_Treasure_Okonkwo
Community in Imo State, Nigeria
situated within the Oguta Local Government Area and forms part of the larger Owerri cultural zone of the state. The community is primarily agrarian, with farming
Ejemekwuru
” while the Ohafia people use “Okwara.” The spelling Opara is common in Owerri, though its pronunciation is identical to Okpara. Michael Okpara (1920-1984)
Okpara
Local Government Area in Nigeria
Obowo Oguta Ohaji/Egbema Okigwe Orlu Orsu Oru East Oru West Owerri Municipal Owerri North Owerri West Onuimo Auyo Babura Birniwa Birnin Kudu Buji Dutse Gagarawa
Local government areas of Nigeria
Local_government_areas_of_Nigeria
City in Abia, Nigeria
is at the intersection of roads leading to cities such as Port Harcourt, Owerri, Umuahia, Ikot Ekpene, and Ikot-Abasi. Aba was established by the Ngwa clan
Aba,_Nigeria
Nigerian Catholic prelate (born 1960)
on 19 December 2023 by the hands of Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, Archbishop of Owerri. The Holy Father elevated him to local ordinary at Ahiara on 3 May 2024
Simeon_Okezuo_Nwobi
Species of butterfly
(southern Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo) Mimeresia drucei owerri Stempffer, 1961 (eastern Nigeria) Mimeresia drucei ugandae (Stempffer, 1954)
Mimeresia_drucei
List of Anglican bishops in Nigeria
bishop of Orlu in Owerri Province in 2007. Cyril Chukwunonyerem Okorocha (born 12 June 1948) was the Anglican bishop of Owerri in Owerri Province in 2007
List of bishops in the Church of Nigeria in 2007
List_of_bishops_in_the_Church_of_Nigeria_in_2007
Nigerian Catholic prelate (born 1952)
Church who serves as the Archbishop of the Latin Church archdiocese of Owerri in Imo State, Nigeria. In 2022, he was appointed as the president of the
Lucius_Iwejuru_Ugorji
Nigerian politician
obtained a bachelor's degree from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) in 2009, before pursuing a career in project management and politics
Julius_Gbabojor_Pondi
Nigerian politician (1929–2004)
under his watch are the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, and the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri. Major efforts were also made in industrialization, road
Sam_Mbakwe
Nigerian confratenity
Ogun State Active Agulu Lake Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri, Imo State Active Ajayi Crowther Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, Kogi State
Neo_Black_Movement_of_Africa
Nigerian politician
Chinedu Okere Listen is a Nigerian politician who currently represents Owerri Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. Chinedu Okere
Chinedu_Tochukwu_Okere
Anglican bishop in Nigeria (1934–2020)
Godson Chinyere Echefu Listen was the Anglican Bishop of Ideato in Owerri Province of the Church of Nigeria from 1999 until his retirement in 2004. Echefu
Godson_Chinyere_Echefu
Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria
Mbaitoli Ngor Okpala Njaba Nkwerre Nwangele Obowo Oguta Ohaji/Egbema Okigwe Onuimo Orlu Orsu Oru East Oru West Owerri Municipal Owerri North Owerri West
Njaba
Nigerian basketball player (born 2004)
York Knicks, then subsequently acquired by the Detroit Pistons. Born in Owerri, Onyenso played football as a kid before a local coach proposed playing
Ugonna_Onyenso
several other genres of music in Nigeria these include Ikorodo, Igbo gospel, Owerri Bongo, Fuji music, Ekpili Jùjú music, Apala, Were music and Highlife. Although
List of Nigerian highlife musicians
List_of_Nigerian_highlife_musicians
are Abuja, Benin City, Calabar, Ibadan, Jos, Kaduna, Lagos, Onitsha, and Owerri. Cardinal Francis Arinze is a Catholic cardinal from Nigeria. The ecclesiastical
Christianity_in_Nigeria
Nigerian airline
including Abuja and Lagos, with further destinations including Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin City and Kano announced. In industry reporting, Enugu Air was described
Enugu_Air
Town in Imo State, Nigeria
IkembaraListen is a village in southeastern Nigeria. It is located near the city of Owerri in Ikeduru local Government Area. v t e
Ikembara
Nigerian academician
serving at the Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. He is a member of the American Society of Tropical Medicine &
Ikechukwu_Dozie
Town in Imo State, Nigeria
NdegwuListenis a community in the Owerri West Local Government area of Imo State. The community is subdivided into five villages which includes; Umuekerekpu
Ndegwu
Nigerian journalist and unionist
from 2015 to 2023. Joe Ajaero was born on 17 December 1964, in Emekuku, Owerri North, Imo State. He got his bachelor's degree in education from the University
Joe_Ajaero
and Oru East. Comprising the local government areas of Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, and Owerri West. Jimoh, Abbas (26 February 2022). "INEC Sets New
2023 Nigerian presidential election in Imo State
2023_Nigerian_presidential_election_in_Imo_State
Niger–Congo language of the Igbo people, mainly spoken in Nigeria
two members of the Ezinifite group of Igbo in Central Owerri Province between the towns of Owerri and Umuahia in Eastern Nigeria. From its proposal as
Igbo_language
Nigerian airline
between nine Nigerian cities: Abuja, Onitsha, Asaba, Yenagoa, Warri, Enugu, Owerri, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. United Nigeria Airlines was established in 2020
United_Nigeria_Airlines
Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria
peopled by other ethnic Igbo people the Mgbidi, Orlu, Awo-Omamma, Nkwerre, Owerri, Okigwe, Umuahia, Aba/Ngwa people, among others, who are substantial parts
Oguta
Nigerian comedian (born 1996)
Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie (born 5 February 1996), known professionally as Brain Jotter, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, social media influencer
Brain_Jotter
Anglican bishop in Nigeria
current Bishop of Okigwe South and was elected Archbishop of the Province of Owerri in 2020. He was enthroned as Bishop of Okigwe South in 2004. "Anglican church
David_Onuoha
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
and is said to have originated from Ama-Asaa. It is bounded by Ihiagwa, Owerri and Umuahia, and connects to Abia and Rivers states respectively. With a
Ngor_Okpala
Latin alphabet used for the Igbo language
mutually intelligible. The standard written form of Igbo is based on the Owerri and Umuahia dialects of Igbo. A New Standard Orthography has been proposed
Igbo_alphabet
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Mbaitoli Ngor Okpala Njaba Nkwerre Nwangele Obowo Oguta Ohaji/Egbema Okigwe Onuimo Orlu Orsu Oru East Oru West Owerri Municipal Owerri North Owerri West
Oru_West
Nigerian politician
Former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for Imo East Senatorial/Owerri Zone (Third Republic) Sen. Bright Nwanne In office 1992-1993 Third Republic
Bright_Nwanne
International airport serving Port Harcourt, Nigeria
[citation needed] All domestic flights were diverted to Sam Mbakwe Airport (Owerri), Akanu Ibiam International Airport (Enugu) and Margaret Ekpo International
Port Harcourt International Airport
Port_Harcourt_International_Airport
Village in Imo State, Nigeria
Umuguma TownListenis Owerri West Local Government Area's headquarters. It is in Imo State, Nigeria. It evolved out of the old Owerri Local Government Area
Umuguma
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