Obegu is a rural autonomous community located in Ugwunagbo local government area of Abia State south-eastern Nigeria. Its postal code is 453120.[1][2]
Obegu | |
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Town | |
  Obegu Location of Obegu in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 4°59′4.1053″N 7°19′32.82″E / 4.984473694°N 7.3257833°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Abia State |
| Local Government Area | Ugwunagbo |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| ZIP | 453120 |
Conflict
editAfter a series of failed negotiations, Obegu would be invaded by the Royal Niger Company of Britain in 1901. This marked the start of the Anglo-Aro War (1901-1902) between the Company and Nigeria.
Notable people
edit- Emeka Ananaba, former Deputy Governor of Abia State
- Nathan Kanu — Nigerian priest
References
edit- ^ "Obegu". Igala Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 Jul 2015.
- ^ Temple Chima Ubochi (30 January 2012). "A MORNING WITH KIDNAPPERS IN ABA, NIGERIA (1)". Nigeria World. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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