Agbor is the most populous city of approximately 67,610 among the Ika people.[1] It is located in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, in South-south geo-political zone of Nigeria, West Africa.[2] Agbor is the headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area, in Delta State, Nigeria.[3]
Agbor | |
|---|---|
City | |
 | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Zone | South South |
| State | Delta State Anioma |
| Local government area | Ika South |
| Seat | Traditional |
| Government | |
| • Dein | Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postcode | 321... |
| Area code | 055 |
Renovations on the University of Delta (previously known as college of Education) in 2021[4] has led to Agbor being classified as a college town.[5]
Agbor is a home to some attractions and experiences.[6]
Notable people
- Jim Ovia - Nigeria Business Man[7][8]
- Sunday Oliseh - Nigerian football manager[9]
- Ifeanyi Okowa - Nigerian Politician[10][11]
- Hanks Anuku - Nigerian actor[12]
- Prince Fredoo Perry - Nigeria Youngest Promoter
- Sam Obi - Former Acting Governor of Delta State and Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly.[13]
- Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele - Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria[14]
Towns
- Ogbemudein
- Ogbease
- Ihogbe
- Obiolihe
- Ihaikpen
- Ogbeisere
- Ogbeisogban
- Agbamuse/Oruru
- Alifekede
- Omumu
- Alizomor
- Alisor
- Alileha
- Alisimie
- Ewuru
- Idumu-Oza
- Aliokpu
- Aliagwai
- Alihame
- Agbor-nta
- Alihagwu
- Oki
- Ekuku-Agbor
- Emuhun
- Boji-Boji Agbor
The Aladja-Itakpe-Ajaokuta rail crosses through the city of Agbor to the terminal at Owa to two steel hubs of Nigeria (Aladja and Ajaokuta)[15]
Education
Agbor is home to several educational institutions. Some of them include University of Delta, Agbor (formerly College of Education, Agbor); State School of Nursing and Midwifery, Agbor; Agbor Technical College, Agbor; and the proposed Anioma Open University, Agbor.[16][17]
References
- ^ "History/Origin of Agbor". www.edoworld.net. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ Ibenegbu, George (2017-03-20). "Geopolitical zones in Nigeria and their states". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "Delta State don establish three new universities add to DELSU Abraka". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Delta State renovates technical colleges with N2 billion". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ^ "Okowa, Power and Agbob". Vanguard News. 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ Nwafor (2020-11-13). [httpeopleoples://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/delta-state-building-a-legacy-beyond-barrels/ "Delta State: Building a legacy beyond barrels"]. Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ^ "Quiet sides of wealthy Nigerians". Punch Newspapers. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ Chris (2021-04-10). "How I Made It : JIM OVIA: Godfather of Banking And Business Magnate". Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ "Sunday Oliseh Biography and Family Life of the Former Super Eagles Player". buzznigeria.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "Anonymous group writes Okowa, threatens attack over grazing ban". Punch Newspapers. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ editing (2021-06-24). "'Your Nepotism Is Cancerous, Killing Tertiary Schools In Delta'— Group Tells Governor Okowa". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ "BREAKING: Nollywood Actor Hanks Debunks News Of His Death — AbaCityBlog". abacityblog.com. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ Ogunyinka, Victor (2021-04-03). "BREAKING: Former Delta Acting Governor, Sam Obi, is dead". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ^ "Wife of Nigeria's Central Bank Governor kidnapped". Premium Times Nigeria. 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ "UPDATED: FG commissions Itakpe-Warri rail line". Vanguard News. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "NUC approves upgrade of 3 institutions to universities in Delta". Vanguard News. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "NUC approves upgrade of three institutions in Delta to varsities". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-09-17.