Igbariam
Igbariam, Igbamam
Okalakwu Kingdom Region- Anambra East, Anambra State, Nigeria | |
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Outreach sensitisation at Igbariam campus | |
Interactive map of Igbariam, Igbamam | |
| Coordinates: 6°23′20″N 6°56′38″E / 6.38889°N 6.94389°E |
Igbariam ⓘ is a semi-rural village, situated in Anambra East LGA, Anambra State. It is also referred to as Okalakwu Kingdom.[1]
Igbariam is blessed with abundant fertile land, and is well-known for the Igbariam Farm Settlement built during the reign of M.I. Okpara in Eastern Nigeria. They are seen as the State's breadbasket.[2]
She is composed of seven villages, namely Eziama, Ubaru, Irualor, Eziafor, Ifite, Anekwem and Ogugu-etiti (a.k.a Imendu).
Major rivers are Ezu, Oguu, Aguogba and Odulu. Occupations includes; farming, fishing, Palm oil production, small scale businesses. G.D.P includes cassava, rice, corn, tomatoes and vegetables
Their neighbors includes; Nando, Achalla, Ukwullu, Awkuzu and Ayamelum have borders by water
History
According to oral tradition, the origin of Igbariam is traced to Okpata Ezi-Agulu Aguleri, Igbariam is blood-related to Aguleri a town in Anambra East LGA.
Schools in Igbariam
Chuwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus
Community High School Igbariam
Archbishop Paterson Seminary Igbariam
Community Primary School, Igbariam
Onede Primary School, Igbariam
Farm Settlement Primary School, Igbariam
New Era Primary School, Igbariam
Fraternita Nursery and Primary School, Igbariam
De Sophia Pitch Academy, Igbariam
Amanasaa Primary School, Igbariam
Aguoji Primary School, Igbariam
External links
References
- ^ Rapheal (2020-01-15). "Peace at last: Igbariam calm after 78 years". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
- ^ "Land Feud Turns Igbariam into a Ghost Community – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2022-10-29.