Summary
Agbor is the most populous city 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] The major language in Agbor is the Agbor dialect of Ika. Many people believe that the Agbor people speak ika language.
Agbor | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Railway station in Agbor | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Zone | South South |
| State | Delta State |
| Local government area | Ika South |
| Seat | Traditional |
| Government | |
| • Dein | Keagborekuzi I |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postcode | 321... |
| Area code | 055 |
The traditional ruler (Dein of Agbor) is Dein Keagborekuzi I. The Agbor kingdom is one of the oldest in delta state tracing back over 1,500 years ago.
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 edit
- 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 Emefiele - Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria[14]
Towns edit
- 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 edit
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 edit
- ^ "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.