Umuahia
Umuahia is the capital city of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria.
Umuahia is located along the rail road that lies between Port Harcourt to its south, and Enugu city to its north. Umuahia has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census.
Getting to Umuahia
Travellers who want to go to Umuahia by air have to make use of the closest airport to Umuahia which is the Sam Mbakwe Cargo International Airport located in Ngor-Okpala Imo State, which is also known as the Imo Airport. Airlines that service this airport are Overland Airways, Arik Air and Air Peace. There are buses readily available to transport people from the Airport to Umuahia.
Worth seeing
- 01National War Museum
Shows displays of weapons from both sides of the 1967-1971 Nigerian conflict and various exhibits pertaining to the event, including boats, planes, and tanks outside.
- 02Ojukwu's Bunker
Ojukwu's Bunker is part of the National War Museum and it's annex is at Okpara Avenue.
- 03Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Umudike, Umudike Rd, Umudike 440101, Abia,.
Things to do
Ekpe Festival Umuahia. Masquerade festival is peculiar to Umuahia people that is celebrated annually in January. It is a lively cultural festival that attracts people from all walks of life. The festival has existed for so many years and it involves many kinds of Ekpe masquerades performing different kinds of cultural dance during the festival.
Where to eat
Most of the restaurants and eateries in Umuahia offer African cuisines, International cuisine, Dine-in, Takeaway and delivery services. The foods they serve their customers are super spicy and delicious.
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