Osemotor

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Ossemotor
Elu-Igbo
Villa
Ossemotor is located in Nigeria
Ossemotor
Ossemotor
Coordinates: 5°42′46″N 6°47′32″E / 5.71278°N 6.79222°E / 5.71278; 6.79222
Country Nigeria
StateImo State
LGAOguta LGA
Time zoneUTC+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 .[1] International Marine University has been proposed for Osemotor to help unlock the economic potentials of the port.[1][2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "ISOPADEC Spends N80m On Scholarship, Electricity Bills". The Tide. May 23, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2016. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ "First African Marine University to Open in Imo State – Okorocha". Information Nigeria. July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2016. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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