Agbor 1ⓘ is the most populous town of approximately 367,000 among the Ika people, in Delta State, Nigeria.[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]
Agbor | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Interactive map of Agbor | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Zone | South South |
| State | Delta State Anioma |
| Local government area | Ika South |
| Seat | Traditional |
| Government | |
| • Dein | Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postcode | 321... |
| Area code | 055 |
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]
Towns
edit- Agbamuse/Oruru
- Agbor-nta
- Aliagwai
- Alifekede
- Alihagwu
- Alihame
- Alileha
- Aliokpu
- Alisimie
- Alizomor
- Boji-Boji Agbor
- Ekuku-Agbor
- Emuhun
- Ewuru
- Idumu-Oza
- Ihaikpen
- Ihogbe
- Obiolihe
- Ogbease
- Ogbeisere
- Ogbeisogban
- Ogbemudein
- Oki
- Omumu
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)[6]
Education
editAgbor is home to several educational institutions, including University of Delta.[7][8]
Notable people
edit- Hanks Anuku - Nigerian actor[9]
- Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele - Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria[10]
- Sam Obi - Former Acting Governor of Delta State and Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly.[11]
- Ifeanyi Okowa - Nigerian Politician[12][13]
- Sunday Oliseh - Nigerian football manager[14]
- Jim Ovia - Nigeria Business Man[15][16]
- Igho Sanomi, Nigerian Oil tycoon[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. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "Okowa, Power and Agbob". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ "UPDATED: FG commissions Itakpe-Warri rail line". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ "NUC approves upgrade of 3 institutions to universities in Delta". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ "NUC approves upgrade of three institutions in Delta to varsities". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ "BREAKING: Nollywood Actor Hanks Debunks News Of His Death — AbaCityBlog". abacityblog.com. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ "Wife of Nigeria's Central Bank Governor kidnapped". Premium Times. 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ Ogunyinka, Victor (2021-04-03). "BREAKING: Former Delta Acting Governor, Sam Obi, is dead". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "Anonymous group writes Okowa, threatens attack over grazing ban". The Punch. 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. New York City, United States. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ "Sunday Oliseh Biography and Family Life of the Former Super Eagles Player". buzznigeria.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ↑ "Quiet sides of wealthy Nigerians". The Punch. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ Chris (2021-04-10). "How I Made It : JIM OVIA: Godfather of Banking And Business Magnate". Leadership. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong. "How Nigerian Oilman Igho Charles Sanomi II Built A Commodities Trading Giant". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-10-01.