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Aba is a city in southern Nigeria, located on the Aba River. Originally settled by the Ngwa Tribe of the Igbo people, it eventually became the administrative center of Britain's colonial government. It is a major commercial center in Abia State in south-eastern Nigeria. In 1901, the British founded a military post in it, and in 1915, a railroad was constructed to link it to Port Harcourt, which transported agricultural goods such as palm oil and palm kernels[]; in 1929, it was the site of revolt by women, in protest of colonial taxation policy. In 1967, the capital of the short-lived secessionist state of Biafra was moved to Aba from Enugu as Nigerian troops advanced into Biafra. The city of Aba has a current population estimate of 966,001. [1] It is surrounded by oil wells which separate it from the city of Port Harcourt, a distance of about 30 km; a 30 kilometer pipeline powers Aba with gas from the Imo River natural gas repository. Physically it is well connected, with roads leading to it from Port Harcourt, Owerri, Umuahia, Ikot Ekpene, and Ikot Abasi. Aba is a commercial city and has the highest number of small scale industries — it is noted for its famous Ariaria market. It is very densely populated and has a high ratio of artisans in its population. As a result of an overwhelming influx of people — resulting from sectarian crisis in the north — in the last three years, the local authorities are no longer able to manage the waste generated. This has made Aba the dirtiest city in Nigeria where people live alongside heaps of garbage. Aba is nicknamed "Enyimba City" which means Elephant city. Aba is known for making its own products such as dresses, bags, and shoes which are known as "Aba made". However, many people view these products are being cheap and not well made. Shopping In Aba, there are numerous shopping centers, including Ariaria Market, Ahia Ohuru, Umungasi and Cemetery markets. Education Home to a diverse range of primary and secondary schools, Aba has a significant student population. Some of the well known primary schools include: · Owerri Road Primary School · Santa Maria Primary School · Cameroun Barracks Primary School · Golf Course Primary School · St Bridget Primary School · Abayi Umuocham Primary School There are also a number of well known secondary schools like: · Girls' Technical College · Sacred Heart College · Eziama Boys · Ngwa High School · Wilcox Memorial secondary school (Comprehensive secondary school, Ogbor hill Aba) · Community Girls Secondary School · Secondary Technical School · Nigerian Christian seminary School · Boys Technical College [BTC] There are also numerous private schools with the popular ones such as: · Evangel Seminary Ovom 1 Aba · Dority International Secondary School · St Bridget High School The tertiary schools are: · Abia State University Teaching Hospital · Abia State Polytechnic · School of Health Technology · Redemption College of Education (privately owned) Health Aba has a number of hospitals including Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Wimpole Clinic headed by Sir (Dr) D. S. C. Emeruem, and a number of well run private hospitals. Transport The city is served by a station on Nigerian Railways. Large network of private transportation like the big luxury buses that ferry people daily to various parts of the nation. Second only to Onitsha in mass transportation daily volume in the eastern part of Nigeria. Other transportation used is motorcyclists generally called Okada. (derived from an old airliner "Okada Air") Sports Enyimba International Football Club of Aba popularly called “The Peoples Elephant” is the town's most popular football club. Enyimba FC's entire winning track-record is the richest among all Nigerian football clubs. With 2 CAF Champions League Trophies, and a number of trophies, won locally, the club is currently ranked 2nd in the CAF Club Rankings and unarguably the most successful in Nigeria with millions of fans across the continent. UMUAHIA Umuahia is the capital of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. It has a population of 147, 167. The city's slogan: Spring of Synergy' History Umuahia became the first industrial city in Igboland during the First Republic. It was declared the second capital of the short-lived nation of the Republic of Biafra on 28 September, 1967 after the first capital Enugu was captured by Nigerian troops; after it was captured in turn on 22 April, 1969, the last Biafran capital became Owerri. The National War Museum is located in Umuahia. Notable people from Umuahia. One of its prominent son's is Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the former premier of Eastern Region of Nigeria. Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, the first Nigerian GOC and military Head of state is also from the town. AROCHUKWU Arochuku (sometimes referred to as Arochukwu) is the third largest town in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. As of 2005, the population of the area was 97800 and it contains 130169 acres of land. Arochuku is a principal historic town in Igboland. It was also one of the last towns in the Southern protectorate conquered by the British colonial government. Several historic tourist sites exist in the city. The mystic Long-Juju shrine, the slave routes and other relics of the slave trade era are frequently visited by tourists. It is also in the food belt of Abia state where most of the staple foods are produced. History Arochuku is believed to have been the homeland of the Ibibio as they arrived in 300 AD from the Benue valley and founded early states like Obong okon Ita and Ibom. Many years passed as Igbo immigrants came along and pressed into the Ibibio occupied territory and founded several states. The first Igbo group was the Ezeagwu group. As Aro-Ibibio wars occurred, Igbo leaders were unable to turn the conflicts in the favor of the Igbo. In reaction, one Igbo Priest named Nnachi from Edda clan, invited some allies from the east of the cross river through his son Oke Nnachi. These people were identified as the Akpa people as there firearms attracted their Igbo allies. Akpa forces led by Osim and Akuma Nnubi, they helped the Igbo forces capture the area and settled in the Aro region. This formed the alliance of 19 new and old states in the area known as the Arochuku kingdom in a time around 1690-1720. The first king (or EzeAro) was Akuma but after his death, Oke Nnachi tookover and his descendants has the throne to this very day. Slave trade hit the hinterland around the same time. Slave trade formed the Aro Confederacy which was an alliance of the Aros and their related Cross river neighbours (mainly Igbo) which was led by the powerful Eze Aro (king of the Aros), other chiefs, and agents of Ibini Ukpabi. After the confederacy evolved, more Aro businessmen left their homeland to settle in hundreds of settlements mostly in Nigeria and claimed Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea. The confederacy was very influential as it monopolized trade in Eastern Nigeria, Delta areas, southern Igala areas and perhaps even beyond the borders of Nigeria by oracular and economical forces. Some slaves were captured by fierce Aro slave raiders and warriors were feared and backed up by allies such as Ohafia, Abam, Bende, Abiriba, Afikpo and other warriorlands that supplied recruiters and mercenaries. Tensions rose between the Aro confederacy and Europeans in the late 19th century leading to the power to decline and eventually the Anglo-Aro war in 1901-1902. Constant British invasions by men with advanced and superior weapons defeated Aro forces that fought gallantly. The legendary Ibini Ukpabi (known as the Long Juju) shrine was destroyed as the Aro dominance and power died. Diversity The kingdom has been home mainly to the Igbo, Ibibio, and Akpa. Minorities are the Ekoi, Yako, Efik, Annang, Akangbe, and more. These groups formed the Cross River group named the Aro people. Languages The languages in Arochuku are mostly Igbo and Cross River languages. But each language spoken in the area is a different dialect of the language due to the diversity of the area. Arochuku is one of the only towns in Igboland named after God. Though named after God, it was named this before Christianity ever came, implying a belief in one "Supreme Being". 'Aro' translates as 'Spear' and 'Chukwu' as God. Put together this could imply Spear of God. Abiriba Abiriba is a small but extremely popular town in Abia State, Nigeria. Abia State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria--geographically southeast, tribally an Igbo people land, and naturally blessed with oil/petroleum. Abiriba is in Ohafia Local Government; and the people are well-known for merchant expertise. They easily stand out among the Igbos "Ibos" through their unique names, attires, foods, and language. Common Abiriba names include: Kalu, Emole, Nnenna "Nina", Nwanne, Agwu, Agbai, Opie, Nnanna, Otisi, Mang, Inyiri, Dike, Ikwuagwu etc. It is a common Abiriba naming tradition for parents to name their first son after their father and the first daughter after their mother. While naming traditions are paternal-oriented (naming children towards their paternal lineage, just like anywhere around the world), family orientation in Abiriba is however geared towards the maternal side of the family. Simply put: "One is his father's child and his mother's close brother." Abiriba is popularly known as "Small London”. This is because of the high architectural taste with which the indigenes build their houses. Such popular houses are Two Brothers, Tower gate, etc. To mention but a few. The people are also known for some of their unique dishes. Among other foods such as rice, yam, beans, and garri (cassava), "Asusu" is a very common dish among the Abiriba people. It is made of corn starch. Grounded and baked, asusu is eaten with a popular vegetable soup called "Ugbogho". Abiriba is governed using a monarchichal system. The "Eze" (The King or Monarch) is called "Enachieoken." This office is currently occupied by Eze Ukefi Kalu Osiri. At the heart of Abiriba--the very center of the town--is a tall, large, hovering, ancient tree "Okpu Achi" (Achi tree). The tree is both symbolic and spiritual in nature; and many believe that in the event of its fall, water from Okpu Achi would engulf the entire Abiriba land. Legend also has it that the Ishimokoto River is so mystical that when foreigners tried to leave town with a bottle of water from the river--the bottle broke apart and the water flew miles back to the river. ISIUKWUATO Tree in center Isuikwuato is a local government area in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. It has an estimated population of 15,000 people. It is known as the people of strength. Isuikwuato is a land of many natural resources like Iron ore. ALAYI Alayi, also known as Igboji, is a community in Bende LGA, Abia State, Nigeria. Alayi is divided into two sections, Akoliufu and Amankalu, with ten autonomous communities, which are Amaukwu, Amakwu, Umenyere, Ezialayi, Etitialayi, Isiaku, Isiama, Amaeke, Amaigwu, and Umukalu. A major site of attractive is the Ulo-Chukwu Obiaoma an architectural phenom and a designated eighth wonder of the world. UMUKABIA Umukabia is a village in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. There are also several other villages in Nigeria with the same name. It is made up of 3 smaller villages namely; okpuala being the eldest then umuagbom and Azumiri. its market day is known as Orie and a major river known as IKWU which is a tributary of the Imo river
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