Osemotor
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]
Ossemotor Elu-Igbo | |
|---|---|
Villa | |
  Ossemotor | |
| Coordinates: 5°42′46″N 6°47′32″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Imo State |
| LGA | Oguta LGA |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | not observed |
| Postcode | 464... |
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][3]
References
- Onwuchekwa, Uche (2013). "Ossemotor-Enu-Igbo Marine University: Unlocking Economic Potentials of Imo Riverine Community". Daily Review. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- "ISOPADEC Spends N80m On Scholarship, Electricity Bills". The Tide. May 23, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2016. Cite journal requires
|journal=(help) - "First African Marine University to Open in Imo State – Okorocha". Information Nigeria. July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2016. Cite journal requires
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