There are seven postsecondary institutions in the state, three are owned by Imo State Government while four are owned by the Federal Government. There are five institutions of higher learning in the state namely: UNIVERSITIES POLYTECHNICS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTION OF LEARNING/TRAINING CENTRES FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, OWERRI The Federal University of Technology, Owerri was the…

Imo State derives its name from Imo River, which takes its course from the Okigwe/Awka upland. It lies within latitudes 4°45’N and 7°15’N, and longitude 6°50’E and 7°25’E. It occupies the area between the lower River Niger and the upper and middle Imo River. The state is bounded on the east by Abia State, on…

Imo State Executive Council (Governor, SSG, HoS, Commissioners and others), in 2009, during Governor Ikedi Ohakim administration TOP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS S/N NAME PORTFOLIO 1.  His Excellency Ikedi Ohakim Executive Governor 2 Her Excellency  (Mrs) Ada Okwuonu Deputy Governor 3 Chief Cosmas Iwu Secretary to the State Governor 4 Dr A.M.A. Ndugbu Head of Service…

Imo State is has abundant natural resources. These include crude oil, lead, zinc, white clay, fine sand, limestone and natural gas in commercial quantities. Imo State has a number of mineral-based raw materials for industries. Existing factory and crafts industries are classified into seven groups reflecting the types of major activities. These are: There are…

Located about 40km away from Owerri, this motel and tourist resort is a 3-star hotel aimed at attracting tourists to Oguta Lake. It was originally established as a retreat and get away spot for the colonial rulers and this resort has been upgraded and equipped with modern facilities to help boost tourism potential of Oguta…

The lake resort which is situated in Obowo LGA has a fresh and muddy colour water body which is festooned with a luxuriant raffia palm and bamboo trees adding to its aestheticism. The lake is accessed through Owerri/Umuahia road, stop at Avutu. Other prominent places in Imo State, Nigeria Oguta Lake and Golf Resort Located…

Located in the ancient city of Okigwe, the hills which comprise a series of hills that expand from Ihube to Okigwe town into the northern border, provide a great site for camping and picnicking. Other prominent places in Imo State, Nigeria Oguta Lake and Golf Resort Located about 40km away from Owerri, this motel and…

Oguta Lake and Golf Resort was established about 40 years ago by the colonial rulers as their exclusive “get away” spot. During the Nigeria-Biafra civil war of 1967-1970, the Biafran’s built a bunker with a tunnel that runs under the lake connecting both banks of the lake, this is preserved today as it’s an important…

The Amadioha is also a warrior. She fights with hive of bees. When anyone insults the Chief Priest, Amadioha goes to the person’s house with hive of bees, or when you promise to give her something and fail to fulfill the promise, the spirit goes to the people’s house with bees and they will be…

Oguta Lake is the largest natural lake in Imo State and is supposed to have originated from a natural depression. The lake is of immense value to the people of Oguta, Orsu, Nkwesi and Awo. In the colonial era, the Oguta Lake was a port for the evacuation of palm products and the relics of…