Osemotor

Osemotor
Elu-Igbo
City
Osemotor
Coordinates: 5°42′46″N 6°47′32″E / 5.71278°N 6.79222°E / 5.71278; 6.79222
Country  Nigeria
State Imo State
LGA Oguta LGA
Time zone WAT (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) not observed (UTC)
Postcode 464...

Osemotor (also Elu-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, Osemotor 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 metopolis in Imo State.[2] Osemotor was used for exchange, evacuation and shippment of goods.[1]

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][3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Onwuchekwa, Uche (2013). "OSEMOTOR-ELU-IGBO MARINE UNIVERSITY : UNLOCKING ECONOMIC POTENTIALS OF IMO RIVERINE COMMUNITY". Daily Review. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ Onwuchekwa, Anene; et al. (November 18, 2009). "Resources use and efficiency of artisanal fishing in Oguta, Imo State, Nigeria". Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics. Department of Animal Science and Fisheries, Abia State University, Umuahia, Campus, P. M. B. 7010, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. 2(3): 2. ISSN 2006-9774. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ "ISOPADEC Spends N80m On Scholarship, Electricity Bills". The Tide. May 23, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ "First African Marine University to Open in Imo State – Okorocha". Information Nigeria. July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
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