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Afam4eva: Apart from Akanu Ibiam, we had ZIK, Opara and Ukpabi Asika,

Speaking of the title ''governor'', Okpara was a '' premier'' not a gov, Ukpabi was an ''administrator'' not a gov''

Not sure what title Zik held apart from ''Gov Gen'' and ''President''

Afam4eva: Rural Ebonyi looks really nice. I never knew Ebonyi had that much body of water.

All SE states have bodies of water. Ebonyi seems just different because some of the communities live along the rivers, unlike those in most other SE states except perhaps those along R. Niger in Anambra. For some unknown reasons Abia people do not like to live along river banks.

Onlytruth: Bro Adejoro74, I swear one of those guys grinning from ear to ear over "palmie" is you.
Thanks for a great thread.

For where!!!! I am at least 1000 kms away from Ebonyi. It's all on the internet.
The guy is actually a Yoruba web designer involved in the design of the website I lifted the photo from.

Ebonyi needs more exposure. Great people.

Nkwegwu also owns the Nkwegwu Ugbala-Event Centre, a massive recreational and hospitality outfit that houses a tower, swimming pool, fast food eatery, restaurant, a hall and tents for all classes of events. Many visitors marvel that such an edifice is in Abakaliki. But indigenes believe the tourism and hospitality industry which has high potency to thrive in the State is grossly under ploughed. “It is underutilized,” Ifeoma Eze, a visitor said. “I come from a bigger city but we cannot boast of such.” Ebonyians know how to have fun; the Afikpo beach is usually a beehive of activities at weekends and public holidays as fun seekers gather there. This is a tourist potential that government should focus more on or encourage investors to upgrade it. Notable hotels in Abakaliki, the state capital are Osborn La Palm Royal Resort, Salt Spring Hotel, Ebonyi Hotel, Salt Lake Hotel, and Grace Court Hotel amongst others, yet these are not enough to assuage the ever increasing thirst of visitors and indigenes alike.

Cool

........The move has led to the production of Ebonyi Gold, Abakaliki rice, first grade local rice which is polished and does not look different from the imported foreign rice. It is being exported to other parts of Africa and can be bought from prime centres in various parts of Nigeria.

Way to go, Ebonyi

Defence Industry project for Ebonyi

http://beegeagle./2013/06/05/chief-of-army-staff-lays-foundation-for-army-composite-ration-factory-at-abakaliki-major-general-agha-okoros-remains-to-be-interred-6th-june/

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LAYS FOUNDATION FOR ARMY COMPOSITE RATION FACTORY AT ABAKALIKI

http://www.nigerianorientnews.com/?p=2106

Ebonyi State.

The major cities that make up Ebonyi State include Afikpo, Uburu, Nkalagu, Ishiagu, Okposi, Amasiri, Onicha, Abakaliki, Eba Unwana and Onueke with a conservative population of well over 3.5 million people (though controversial official figures put it at 2,173, 501 as at 2006 census). This large population, with a sizeable number being agrarian, no doubt, is a factor to be reckoned with by any eagle-eyed investor especially in the Agric sector.

The state has rich and fertile farmlands, thus it is no surprise that many see the state as the food basket of the South-East because of its richness in rice and yam produce in addition to other farm produce like cocoa, maize, groundnut, plantain, banana, cassava, melon, sugarcane, local beans, fruits vegetables and palm produce. Today, Abakaliki rice has become a household name second to none when it comes to local production. Agriculturalists still believe that the industry is yet to be stretched to its fullest capacity and it still under mechanized.

Known as Salt of the nation because of the rich salt deposits found in commercial quantity in Okposi, Enyigba and Uburu salt lakes, Ebonyi State clearly stand out as a potential destination of interest to investors. The Uburu salt industry has over the years continued to churn out processed and unprocessed table salt, yet there seems to be a yawning gap of underproduction in its efforts hence, any ambitious investor can hatch into the lacuna to make a life-long fortune.

There are vast deposits of solid minerals such as limestone at Nkalagu, Ishiagu and Okpoto. In fact in the 70’s through the 90’s Nigeria Cement Company Limited (NIGERCEM), a cement manufacturing company located at Nkalagu churned out bags of cement to serve the construction needs of South East and various parts of Nigeria. The company was owned by the East Central State which now comprises of the South East States. Though the company has been grounded due to mismanagement, it still serves as a haven for potential investors who stand a chance of enjoying a comparative cost advantage among its contemporaries.

Abakaliki has a thriving quarry industry. The stones are conveyed to various parts of Nigeria from the quarry site at Agahgboriga. Laterite and marbles can be found in every part of the state to boost the activities of construction industries. Lead and zinc can be found at Enyigba and Ishiagu. There are also deposits of zinc at Oshiri and Uburu while Izzi has become a Mecca of miners including expatriates who are cashing into the deposits of lead and zinc oxide in the area. Although crude oil deposits had been speculated to be at Ugwu Ajim, Ogbu-Edda and Uwanna it is yet to be explored. It is the same with the coal deposit at Enohia, Ozizza and Ndibe which is yet to be tapped.

The Fertilizer Blending Plant in Onuebonyi in Izzi L.G.A comes as a huge relief for arable farmers in Ebonyi State. Several foreign investors continue to express their interest in partnering with the company. The Nkaliki Hatchery that produced poultry livestock and eggs has been grounded although with its structures still existing, it serves as an investment potential. The rearing of livestock like goats, pigs, chickens, cows and horses are also popular in the state. Cattle ranching takes place in the Onicha, Ohaozara and Ishielu local government areas.

The Abakpa Market, one of Ebonyi’s major market is always full of merchants and traders from various parts of the country. An ultra-modern market initiated by the Governor Elechi administration is near completion. The Abakaliki shopping centre, a twelve storey gigantic edifice, strategically located in the heart of the city is also being constructed to provide a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. Various markets exist at the various major cities in the State.

Abakaliki may not be as industrialized as other south-eastern cities, but the city has readily cheap labour. The resilience of many of the labourers in the state can be seen at the quarry sites and various building projects where not only young men but women are involved in mixing the cement and concrete and laying blocks. This is indeed an advantage that the area may provide for investors in the area of cost-effective and readily available labour.

Some notable industries have been gaining from the potentials in Ebonyi State. The Abakaliki Rice Milling Industry is top amongst them. Basically a private sector driven industry, the millers have remained resilient and innovative. In its bid to boost rice production, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and in conjunction with the Ebonyi State government established three rice clusters at Iboko in Izzi L.G.A, Onu Igboji in Ikwo L.G.A and Osso Edda in Afikpo South L.G.A. The move has led to the production of Ebonyi Gold, Abakaliki rice, first grade local rice which is polished and does not look different from the imported foreign rice. It is being exported to other parts of Africa and can be bought from prime centres in various parts of Nigeria.

Chief Sam Ugwu, former Chairman of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and an erstwhile Minister of Commerce and Industry is a major player in the ultra-modern Abakaliki rice project. Like Chief Ugwu there are some other entrepreneurs who are also reaping from the vast investment windows in Ebonyi State. One of them notably is Arch. Nwankwegu who owns the Edon Group of Companies.

Edon Aluminium Manufacturing Company manufactures roofing sheets and it has gone a long way in helping to solve the building construction needs in the state. Nkwegwu also owns the Nkwegwu Ugbala-Event Centre, a massive recreational and hospitality outfit that houses a tower, swimming pool, fast food eatery, restaurant, a hall and tents for all classes of events. Many visitors marvel that such an edifice is in Abakaliki. But indigenes believe the tourism and hospitality industry which has high potency to thrive in the State is grossly under ploughed. “It is underutilized,” Ifeoma Eze, a visitor said. “I come from a bigger city but we cannot boast of such.” Ebonyians know how to have fun; the Afikpo beach is usually a beehive of activities at weekends and public holidays as fun seekers gather there. This is a tourist potential that government should focus more on or encourage investors to upgrade it. Notable hotels in Abakaliki, the state capital are Osborn La Palm Royal Resort, Salt Spring Hotel, Ebonyi Hotel, Salt Lake Hotel, and Grace Court Hotel amongst others, yet these are not enough to assuage the ever increasing thirst of visitors and indigenes alike.

Afikpo, and by extension, Ebonyi State boasts of a very rich cultural heritage. Their traditional dances such as Nkwa Umuagbogho, Nkwanwite and Oji anya lere are of international reckoning. Because of its versatility and richness it is often one of the dances of Nigerian Cultural troupe. These cultural displays have huge potentials of marketing the state. The great Zik of Africa, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe picked his wife Uche, from the dancers that came to entertain him in one of his outings. Across various communities are festivals that can be repackaged to draw national and international attention. The Ojiji new yam festival in Izzi draws back more people to the town more than the Christmas and New Year festivities. It can be made to look like the Offala festival of Onitsha, Eyo festival (Lagos) the Argungun fishing festival, the Durbar, the Ikeji (Imo state) or the Lebokun festival (Cross River State) where major companies notably the communication companies like MTN and Airtel sponsor and promote the events.

Interestingly and perhaps, most pertinent is that electric power supply in Ebonyi State has been adjudged one of the best by the South-industrialists. This is a plus for industrialists who intend to invest in the area as cost of production would be drastically reduced to give them an edge on other investors in other parts of the country.

In terms of security, Ebonyi State is one of the few States known for safety and relative peace in terms of criminalities and to a large extent, intra community scuffles.

Why can't these SWners do something and remain steadfast to it? Why must they flip flop all the time
Awo betrayed Igbos and is now begging in his grave
Tinubu betrayed Ribadu in the 2011 elections and later went to apologize and make up
Diya Betrayed Abacha and later begged
Fasehun Betrayed MKO (so far he has not recanted, but he will soon)
This senator now betrays the north after supporting them and voting for their child abuse
Oduduwa betrayed olodumare and was pushed down from the skies
The ACN governors pushed Amaechi to fight GEJ, only to turn around and ask him to make up with GEJ

I can go on and on.

baby_123: That weed must be some strong stuff.

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It's Ekiti weed, very potent.

Why can't these SWners do something and remain steadfast to it? Why must they flip flop all the time
Awo betrayed Igbos and is now begging in his grave
Tinubu betrayed Ribadu in the 2011 elections and later went to apologize and make up
Fasola betrayed Tinubu and almost got his butt kicked out of Alausa in 2011. He had to beg and grovel and pay with tons of contract awards to Tinubu
Diya Betrayed Abacha and later begged
Fasehun Betrayed MKO (so far he has not recanted, but he will soon)
This senator now betrays the north after supporting them and voting for their child abuse bill
Oduduwa betrayed olodumare and was pushed down from the skies
The ACN governors pushed Amaechi to fight GEJ, only to turn around and ask him to make up with GEJ
Obasanjo deceived AD governors to support him in 2003 with an agreement that they all will keep their posts, only for him to betray them and replace them with PDP governors.

I can go on and on.

AT THIS RATE, IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO DO ANY SERIOUS, TRUST-NEEDING BUSINESS WITH SWNERS.BUHARI SHOULD BE CAREFUL HOW HE ALIGNS WITH THEM AND SHOULD REMEMBER WHAT THEY DID TO RIBADU IN 2011. THEY WILL THROW HIM (BUHARI)UNDER THE BUS IN 2015

Only Yoruba Senator Who Voted for Child Bride Apologizes For His Actions

Written by Alaba Johnson, Story by Channels TV on 22 July 2013.
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The people of Mr Akinyelure’s Senatorial District on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Akure, the State Capital against the voting of the lawmaker representing them in the Senate for supporting the child marriage bill.

Summoned by the constituents to a meeting held at the Cultural Centre Auditorium, Akure, which is also the Senatorial headquarters, Mr Akinyelure regretted the act and apologised to the people, explaining that he cast the vote in error.

He emphasised that as a true Yoruba man, he wouldn’t have intentionally voted in support of child marriage.

He said there is still hope in correcting the situation as the bill will still be passed at the House of Representatives and the States Houses of Assembly.

The Women Leaders of Labour Party in the six local government areas in the senatorial zone who spoke on behalf of the women condemned the support of the bill which she described barbaric.

Massive protests have greeted the Senate’s passage of a resolution to retain the provision of Section 29 (4) (b) of the 1999 Constitution. Under the section, a married underage girl is deemed to be an adult.

Prominent Nigerians and human right organisations took to the social media to protest what they described as legalisation of sexual abuse of underage girls.

The protests were held in parts of the country on Saturday such as Abuja and Lagos among others. Also, petitions were signed to protest the law.

The protesters might besiege all state Houses of Assembly and the National Assembly on Tuesday to call on the Senate to reverse itself.

Those who protested queried why underage Nigerians could not exercise their franchise at the poll but were being subjected to marriage at tender age.

http://www.naijapundit.com/news/only-yoruba-senator-who-voted-for-child-bride-apologizes-for-his-actions

Ebonyi

Where are the Ebonyians? Come and promote your state.
Still a largely rustic state but with much ptentials

IGBO-SON:
Any pics of Abakaliki?......especially works at the new secretariat, and the tall office block i heard is being built.

All Ebonyi needs is a dynamic youthful Governor (with a vision) to build on what Governor Elechi has put in place. I started cutting him some slack when i realised he has managed to place Ebonyi at the top in the IGR stakes in the South East.....even beating the obvious two you would expect to outperform their peers.

Nwanna, lets' not dilute this thread with photos of Abakaliki houses. There is another thread that may serve that purpose. https://www.nairaland.com/771556/abakaliki-land-untapped-treasures#16957711

This one is about the rural potentials of Ebonyi. Ndewo

We are getting there. Soon will fly direct to Alaigbo without the hazzales of MMA Lagos.

se.xkilza.phull:
Bishop Ajayi Crowther also was one of the Yoruba men who helped to teach your grandfathers how to write! Go look it up! In the end, it is clear that the Easterners owe the Western Yorubas a huge debt that can never be repaid to 0.1% for the gift of writing that you were taught and received back in the day!

Please show evidence that Ajayi taught Igbos how to read and write. We are waiting

olabukola: Nigerians overseas are making us proud, our politicians back home are fighting like market women/men. What a shame.

This was you few weeks ago

https://www.nairaland.com/583750/ibos-advantage-20-30-yrs-time

chidindufrank: Op I need to know how much one can buy a standard plot of land in Ebonyi.Not necessarily Abakiliki. Please inbox me.

Don't know off the cuff. Sorry.

Ngwakwe: You mean all Abia Senators have sponsored one bill or more? Then, I am yet to see the effect of their membership in the Senate except for Chukwumerije.

Chukwumerije is very productive in the Senate

Mining in Ebonyi
http://www.wildernessproject.org/apprentice_ecologist/showphoto.php?photo=1041

Remote Ebonyi villages with electricity

More Abakaliki rice mills

asha 80: who is managing these mills?government or private?

Private (local cooperatives)

Abakaliki rice

modernized abakaliki rice mill. They are getting there slowly

Abakaliki Yams

Salt Lakes. These are smaller ones. Larger ones are in Uburu (where Ogbonnaya Onu, current ANPP Chairman hails from)

Some of the best palm wines are made in Ebonyi

frederal: I have some Ebonyians as friend, they are hard-working people. But they have horrible sides too(but I won't mention them).

They are very stubborn and dogged. On a good day you do not want to make them angry.

Oferekpe beach. Ebonyi beaches also are used for non-leisure activities