Onitsha

Worth seeing in and around Onitsha

8 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Stephen Keshi Stadium

   The Stephen Keshi Stadium is a multi-purpose complex in Asaba, in Nigeria's Delta State. The main venue at the complex is the Governor Okowa Main Bowl, the football and athletics stadium.

   8.1 km · multi-purpose stadium in Asaba, Nigeria · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha

   The Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to the Trinity and located in Onitsha, Nigeria. The basilica is seat of the Archdiocese of Onitsha.

   900 m · Catholic Church in Anambra State Nigeria · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Onitsha Main Market

   Main Market, Onitsha is the largest market in Africa based on geographical size and volume of goods. It is based in the city of Onitsha, in Onitsha North Local Government Area, the commercial capital of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria.

   1.8 km · biggest market in Anambra State and West Africa · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Nwafor Orizu College of Education

   Nwafor Orizu College of Education is located in Anambra state, Nigeria and was founded in 1976. It is formerly known as the College of Education Nsugbe.

   6 km · Nigerian college of education · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Ikpeazu Memorial Stadium

   Chuba Ikpeazu Memorial Stadium is a 5,000 capacity multi-use stadium in Onitsha, Nigeria and was built in 2009.

   2 km · multi-use stadium in Onitsha, Nigeria · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Onitsha Divisional Library G.R.A, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

   Onitsha Divisional Library, a Nigerian public library under Anambra State Library Board is located in the commercial city of Onitsha in the Onitsha North Local Government Area, Anambra North Senatorial District of Anambra State. It is a public library built to offer literacy and information services to the residents of Onitsha town and its environs.

   2.2 km · library in Nigeria · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi

   The Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi is a State owned professional and multi disciplinary tertiary training institution located in Obosi town in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The college is regulated by the Nigerian board for technical education NBTE, Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria, Medical laboratory Science Council of Nigeria professional Boards regulating the tertiary institutions in Nigeria from which it has full accreditation under the provost Dr.

   8.2 km · College of Health Technology in Anambra State · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Ochanja market

   Ochanja market is a market in Woliwo community in Onitsha South local government area of Anambra State.

   2.8 km · market in Anambra State · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

Onitsha is a little short on sights.

1. 01
   Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity Cathedral

   Awka Rd (off Mission Road north of market),.

2. 02
   Nelson Mandela Gardens

   Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun noon-7PM, closed Mon.

3. 03
   Onitsha Bridge

   Just a sight in passing really, but the centre-truss bridge is a prominent landmark of Onitsha.

4. 04
   Igbo-Ukwu Museum

   Igbo Ukwu (very close to Union Hospital along Nnobi-Ekwulobia Road),.

5. 05
   Zik Mausoleum and Conference Centre

   The Zik Mausoleum is a memorial complex in Onitsha dedicated to Dr.

6. 06
   All Saints' Cathedral Onitsha

From Wikivoyage: Onitsha, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Things to do

1. 01
   Onitsha Market

   Claimed to be the biggest market in Africa by geographic size, likely to be a little intense.

2. 02
   Onitsha River Beach

   Well, the river might smell like poo, but it's a beach anyway.

3. 03
   Iyke Christian Brother Trading Enterprise

   It's a place where you can get all kinds of footwear at a very affordable rate.

4. 04
   Ofala

   Ofala is the best known traditional festival of Onitsha and the high point of its ceremonial cycle.

5. 05
   Golibe Festival

   Golibe Secretariat, ImeObi Ezechima Palace, Awka Road, Onitsha, info@thegolibefestival.com.

From Wikivoyage: Onitsha, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Where to eat

1. 01
   The Rodinia Restaurant and Bar

   Summit Junction by Rain Oil filling Station, Asaba,.

2. 02
   Five Star Restaurant

   Ridge Road (a few blocks east of basilica),.

3. 03
   Chinemeze Restaurant

   A restaurant where you can get contemporary Nigerian dishes.

4. 04
   Madam Gbowa Restaurant Obosi

   A restaurant where contemporary Nigerian dishes is sold.

5. 05
   Somma Eatery

   Mandela line at ochanja market, Onitsha north.

From Wikivoyage: Onitsha, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Getting to Onitsha

Airports

Asaba (ABB), 14 km · Akanu Ibiam (ENU), 92 km · Port Harcourt (PHC), 129 km

• Enegu → Onitsha

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• Port Harcourt → Onitsha

  155 km · quickest by road, 3h 10m · ₦10,600–14,150
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• Abuja → Onitsha

  333 km · quickest by air, 5h 6m · ₦95,100–147,550
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