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 UTC+1 (WAT)
 • Summer (DST) not observed
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 metropolis in Imo State. 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][2][3]

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. ↑ "ISOPADEC Spends N80m On Scholarship, Electricity Bills". The Tide. May 23, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ "First African Marine University to Open in Imo State – Okorocha". Information Nigeria. July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
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